用1999年集集地震序列建立台湾地区地震形变的三维模型及其特殊意义

编纂了台湾地区包括震源位置和震源参数的地震目录。选择的数据库用于建立与菲律宾海板块与欧亚板块俯冲和碰撞等各种构造运动有关的台湾地区三维地震形变模型。我们将整个台湾地区划分为10km间隔的三维网格,计算每个网格的地震矩释放量,即该网格内所有地震释放的地震矩总和。当一次地震的物理尺度超过网格尺寸10km时,相应的地震矩就分布在多个网格上。这种定量方法较好地描述了该地区地震矩释放的一级特征。值得注意的是,集集地震的发生,填充了震源区附近地震矩释放量在震前存在的明显不足。本文推测某个区域内地震矩分布的不足—填充模式可以应用于预测未来大地震的发生地点。根据这一观点,我们认为,集集地震可能会引起另外2次地震(北部的苗栗—新竹区和南部的嘉义区),这2次地震的破坏性及震级与集集地震类似,且靠近集集地震震源区。     

AFLP analysis of genetic variation among three natural populations of horseshoe crab Tachypleus tridentatus along Chinese coast

The AFLP(amplified fragment length polymorphism) technique was used to analyze and compare the genetic diversity of Tachypleus tridentatus from three south-eastern coastal sites of China(Pingtan,Hong Kong and Beihai).Eight pairs of primers generated 361 loci,including 285 polymorphic loci.The ratio of polymorphic loci was 96.97%.Nei's genetic diversity index was 0.420 8 and the Shannon information index was 0.607 5,both of which were higher than that reported for many other arthropods.These results show tha...     

Response of meiofaunal and nematode communities to sewage pollution abatement: a field transplantation experiment

To assess the recovery rate of meiofaunal and nematode communities upon abatement of sewage pollution, a field transplantation experiment was conducted in Tai Tam, which is a non-polluted, shallow subtidal habitat on the southern portion of Hong Kong Island. The sediments used were from one site located in Victoria Harbour that was heavily influenced by sewage pollution, and one site in the outside-harbor area, which was relatively clean. In addition, sediments from Tai Tam were used as a control. Fresh sediments with meiofauna were collected from the aforementioned sites, placed in plastic trays and transplanted to Tai Tam. Sediments were retrieved at the beginning of the experiment and at 1-, 3-, and 8-weeks after transplantation for analysis of the meiofaunal and nematode communities as well as the sediment characteristics. The results showed that the meiofaunal and nematode communities in the control sediments were consistent at the four sampling periods, while it took three and eight weeks, respectively, for the nematode communities from the outside-harbor and inside-harbor sites to become similar to the control. These findings indicated that the relatively poor habitat quality and the nematode community composition in the sewage polluted inside-harbor sediments required a longer time for recovery than samples from the better habitat quality and the nematode community composition in the outside-harbor sediments.     

ESR dating of quartz phenocrysts in the El Cajete and Battleship Rock Members of Valles Rhyolite, Valles Caldera, New Mexico

The electron spin resonance (ESR) dating method was employed on quartz phenocrysts separated from pumice of the El Cajete and Battleship Rock Members of the Valles Rhyolite in the Valles caldera, New Mexico. The results of heating experiments indicate that Ti impurity centers have two components; a thermally stable one and a less stable, temperature sensitive one. ESR dates using the stable Ti center yield eruption ages of 59 ± 6 ka for the Battleship Rock Member and 53 ± 6 ka for the El Cajete Member while recent ¹⁴C dates (S. Reneau and J. Gardner, unpub. data) from carbonized logs in the El Cajete pumice indicate that its age is older than 50 ka. Our results indicate that volcanism in the Valles caldera is much younger than previously thought (≥ 130 ka) and that recent revisions to the post-0.5 Ma stratigraphy of Valles caldera are probably in error. The results suggest that ESR dating of quartz may be a useful method for obtaining ages of units in other Quaternary volcanic areas.     

Basin effects analysis from a dense strong motion observation network

The strong ground motion observation network began to operate in the Taipei Basin area as part of the Taiwan Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (TSMIP). It is operated by the Seismological Observation Centre of the Central Weather Bureau. Forty-three free-field accelerometers have been installed in the Taipei Basin, and several earthquakes have been recorded by this network since its installation. Three events with magnitudes of 5–7, 5–4 and 6–2 that triggered more than ten stations are used here to study the characteristics of the basin effects on ground motions both in the time and frequency domains. From this study, it is clear that vibrations of different frequencies have different amplifications in the Taipei Basin. In fact, the frequency responses show the variation can even be up to about 7 times. The horizontal peak ground acceleration (PGA) and spectral ratio contours in the low-frequency band are closely correlated with the geological structure in the Taipei Basin. The analysis of the response spectra also shows this correlation phenomenon and the relation between the damage from an earthquake and the basin effects.     

Ultimate uplift capacity of model rigid metal piles in clay

Summary Laboratory model test results for estimation of the ultimate uplift capacity of rigid metal piles embedded in a compacted near-saturated clayey soil are presented. The length-diameter ratio of the piles was varied from 10 to 15. The direction of the uplift load on the pile was varied from 0 to 50°. Based on the present test results and the results of existing model studies, an empirical relationship for estimating the pile uplift capacity has been presented.     

The bearing capacity of surface strip foundations on geogrid-reinforced sand and clay — a comparative study

Summary Laboratory model test results for the ultimate bearing capacity of a strip foundation supported by geogrid-reinforced sand and saturated clay are presented. One type of geogrid only was used for all the tests. On the basis of the model test results, the optimum depth and width of reinforcing layers and the optimum depth of the location of the first layer of the geogrid in sand and saturated clay were determined and compared.     

Seasonal and spatial variations in water chemistry and nitrate sources in six major Korean rivers

Seasonal and spatial variations in water chemistry and contaminant sources were investigated in six major rivers in South Korea that vary widely in drainage area and length. The dissolved-load content of the rivers varied seasonally, and some dissolved ions such as Cl^? and NO₃ ^? showed large spatial differences in all of the rivers. The water type changed from Ca–HCO₃ in the upper reaches to Na–Cl–NO₃ in the lower reaches, indicating anthropogenic contamination in the lower reaches. Compared with two relatively pristine rivers (the Sumjin and Mankyung rivers), the other four rivers, which flow through agricultural and urban areas, registered much higher Cl^? and NO₃ ^? concentrations. Statistical analysis showed that seasonal and spatial variations in water chemistry occurred in all the rivers. The nitrogen and oxygen isotopes of dissolved nitrate indicated that the rivers flowing through urban and agricultural areas were significantly affected by manure, sewage, or both.     

Innovative restoration method for concrete track settlement

An active application of a concrete track is expected for the future construction of railroads. For successful concrete track construction and operation in earthwork areas, the residual settlement should be reasonably controlled by using an appropriate method. The maintenance for excessive settlement is very difficult on the operating line because the maintenance method is very restrictive. The objective of this study is to introduce pressurized rapid-hardening cement grouting (PRCG) method to restore a subsided concrete track without any adverse effects on train operation. This method involves the use of special types of materials (very quick hardening and middle-hardening mortar), compact grouting equipment, and a special construction process. In spite of the extremely restrictive environment, this method has been demonstrated to be very effective and reasonable through laboratory and field tests.     

Future Teachers’ Spatial Thinking Skills and Attitudes

The spatial thinking skills and attitudes of geography majors were compared with those of future teachers majoring in elementary education and secondary social studies education. Scores were obtained for each group on two measures: the spatial skills test and the attitude toward spatial thinking inventory. Mean differences were examined based on five factors: major, gender, travel experience, geography courses, and experience using geographic information systems (GIS). For both outcome measures, results showed that the mean scores for elementary education majors were significantly lower than scores from secondary social studies majors and geography majors. Geography majors outperformed both groups of education majors on both measures. Implications for the preparation of geography teachers are discussed.