Hydromechanical modelling of the SEALEX experiments

Numerical modelling of coupled physical processes in bentonite–sand mixtures under the geological conditions is significant for designing and constructing sealing systems in deep underground repositories for highly radioactive nuclear waste. Within the framework of DECOVALEX 2015, Task A, this work presents the model validation of OpenGeoSys by numerical modelling of coupled hydromechanical (HM) processes in bentonite–sand mixtures. Parameters used in the HM model were determined by modelling the laboratory tests of the sealing experiment (SEALEX). Afterwards these parameters were applied for the modelling of a small-scale mock-up test considering the influence of technological gap and incidental fail of the seal in the sealing system. In order to investigate the availability of employing these HM parameters and numerical models directly to field predictions, the modelling results and measured data of an in situ SEALEX experiment were analysed comparatively. The modelling results reproduced well the main features in HM behaviour of the compacted bentonite–sand mixture, which denotes that the adopted HM models and parameters are adequate for describing the HM processes in the sealing system. It is necessary to take the elastoplastic behaviour and evolution of the permeability of bentonite–sand mixtures into account when using the adopted models to reproduce the HM processes of a sealing system.     

Effects of crack inclination on shear failure of brittle geomaterials under compression

A micromechanics-based approach is proposed to predict the shear failure of brittle rocks under compression. Formulation of this approach is based on an improved wing microcrack model, the Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, and a micro-macro damage model. The improved wing microcrack model considers the effects of crack inclination angle on mechanical behaviors of rocks. The micro-macro damage model describes the relation between crack growth and axial strain. Furthermore, comparing experimental and theoretical relations between crack initiation stress and confining pressure, model parameters (i.e., μ, a, β, and φ) hardly measured by test are solved. Effects of crack inclination angle, crack size, and friction coefficient on stress-strain relation, compressive strength, internal friction angle, cohesion, shear failure plane angle, and shear strength are discussed in details. A most disadvantaged crack angle is found, which is corresponding to the smallest compressive strength, cohesion, internal friction angle, and shear strength of rocks. Rationality of the theoretical results is verified by the published experimental results. This approach provides a theoretical prediction for effects of microcrack geometry on macroscopic shear properties in brittle rocks under compression.     

Approaches for Monitoring and Assessment of Ecological Benefits of National Key Ecological Projects

In recent decades, due to the combined effect of human activities and climate change, the ecosystem of our country has been continuously degraded, seriously affecting the sustainable economic and social development. In order to protect and recover the ecosystem, China has invested heavily in launching a series of key ecological programs and projects including North Shelter Forest Program, Grain for Green Project and integrated ecosystem management of rock desertification. How to comprehensively and timely grasp the ecological effects and existing flaws of the implementation of key ecological projects so as to scroll the implementation of ecological projects and ensure the implementation effect of the projects, and promote the follow-up ecological engineering deployment of being scientific and space-oriented is a major imperative for the country. Therefore, the National Key Research and Development Program of China set up the project of “Monitoring and Assessment of Ecological Benefits of Key Ecological Engineering in China”. Through the implementation of this project, we will establish an indicator system for monitoring and evaluating the ecological benefits of key ecological projects, developing various technical systems for monitoring and evaluating the ecological benefits of key ecological projects, quantitatively evaluating the ecological benefits of key ecological projects, and concise the technical approaches to enhancing ecological benefits. We will provide a scientific basis for future planning and management of key ecological projects.     

Design and implementation of webGIS-based GPS vehicle monitoring system

This paper develops a WebGIS-based GPS vehicle monitoring system with typical three-tier application architecture of B/S pattern. It provides ordinary registered users with a valid and convenient means to get access to real-time GPS location information of certain moving vehicles at any place, and further offers a powerful tool for super users to manage user information and remotely monitor those vehicles and provide corresponding services timely if necessary. The system architecture, function modules, key technologies and application interfaces are given. Finally, the validity of our system is demonstrated in practical cases.     

富有机质页岩有机质孔隙度研究——以黔西北下志留统五峰—龙马溪组为例

黔西北下志留统五峰—龙马溪组是我国南方海相页岩气勘探的重要目的层,其孔隙类型除了与常规储层相似的粒间孔、粒内孔、溶蚀孔等孔隙外,还发育了大量的有机质孔。近年来,越来越多的研究发现,页岩气储层中有机质孔占有十分重要的地位。本次研究中发现页岩岩石样品中占主要体积的孔隙类型是中孔(2 nm～50 nm)占比44.16%～82.39%,其次是微孔(<2 nm)占比8.57%～41.23%,宏孔(>50 nm)最少,占比4.02%～16.41%;从场发射扫描电子显微镜照片中可以看出,许多宏孔、中孔有明显的挤压变形现象,说明岩石经历了较长时间的压实作用,并可能伴随着部分孔隙被其他矿物充填的过程。由回归分析可以看出:总有机碳(TOC)含量强烈影响微孔和中孔的发育和演化,尤其是对中孔的影响明显,TOC与这两种孔隙体积之间都存在着明显的正相关关系;石英对中孔发育有一定影响,但不如前者明显,同时石英与微孔之间存在一定的负相关关系;黏土矿物与中孔发育之间存在负相关关系;Ro与微孔、中孔占总孔隙体积的百分比有着良好的正相关关系,而与宏孔占总孔隙百分比有着良好的负相关关系。     

南海北部古河流演变对欧亚大陆东南缘早新生代古地理再造的启示

欧亚大陆东南缘早新生代古地理演变包含了华南沿海中生代山脉的逐步消减与南海的逐步扩张形成等重大事件。南海北部始新统—下中新统“源-汇”路径研究发现,南海沉积物物源在该时期发生了巨大改变。在始新世和早渐新世,源自南海西部古隆起的“昆—莺—琼”河流系统向南海东部地区输送了大量沉积物,包括珠二坳陷在内的南海北部南侧大部分地区受南海西部物源的控制,仅在珠一坳陷接受来自华南大陆珠江的沉积物;晚渐新世,南海西部物源逐步被北部珠江物源取代;到早中新世,珠江来源沉积物全面越过番禺低凸起进入珠二坳陷,大量来自华南内陆的沉积物被珠江运输至南海盆地,“昆—莺—琼”古河流进一步萎缩,仅在南海西部琼东南盆地分布,并且由西向东沉积物源区昆嵩地块逐渐被海南岛取代。南海西部自晚中新世以来发育的中央峡谷正是该古河流的残余。南海新生代早期“昆—莺—琼”河流系统的发现及珠江演变过程的构建,对于深刻认识该地区新生代早期古地理特征、整个欧亚大陆东南缘的古地貌重建以及盆地的油气勘探均具有重要意义。     

基于模糊综合评判法的地质构造复杂程度评价——以许厂煤矿330采区为例

矿井地质构造是影响煤矿安全开采的首要地质因素。鉴于许厂煤矿330采区构造特征和发育规律不清,为合理安排生产和正确选择采掘方式,在分析整理现有采掘地质资料的基础上,按照400m×400 m把许厂煤矿330采区划分成44个单元,选取了断层密度、断层强度、平面褶皱强度指数、分维值四个定量评价指标,采用模糊综合评判法对3下煤层的构造复杂程度进行了分析评价。评价结果表明:属于Ⅰ类的有25个单元,Ⅱ类的有7个单元,Ⅲ类的有6个单元,Ⅳ类的有6个单元,开采实际揭露情况与评价结果基本一致,基于模糊综合评判法的地质构造复杂程度评价基本可靠,可为矿井的高效安全生产提供一定的指导依据。     

Design considerations for the USNO astrometric optical interferometer

The USNO will undertake the construction and operation of a phase coherent, astrometric, optical interferometer which will be dedicated to the determination of stellar positions and motions. Building upon the experience gained from the MARK III Interferometer at Mount Wilson, the USNO instrument is currently in the very early stages of conceptualization and initial design. An abbreviated account of the experience gained with the MARK III is given. Examples of the issues and possibilities to be addressed in designing the new USNO instrument are outlined. Some background discussion involving interferometric techniques is included.     

Petrogenesis and significance of the Mesozoic North Taihang complex: Major and trace element evidence

The intensive Mesozoic magmatism in the North China Craton (NCC) has drawn great attention for its particular geochemical signatures (e.g. high-K), petrogenesis and tectonic setting. The North Taihang complex represents the westernmost magmatic belt of th…     

Characteristics of observed trace gaseous pollutants in the Yangtze Delta

The significant impacts on air quality and natural resources, such as land and forest, have taken place in Yangtze Delta in the last two decades, resulting from rapidly economic develop-ment in this region. The Yangtze Delta contains many cities and towns…