Study on the quantitative relationship between soil in situ strength and drilling parameters

The rational use of drilling parameters is a hot issue in the field of geotechnical engineering and geological engineering. A new method, for evaluating the bearing capacity of soils using drilling parameters was proposed. First, through the mechanical analysis of the drill bit, the preconditions and theoretical formulas for calculating the bearing capacity of soils using the bit’s torque are clearly defined. Next, drilling tests and dynamic cone penetration tests were performed on miscellaneous fill, silty clay, sandy clay, medium coarse sand and gravel sand, and the empirical formula for calculating the bearing capacity of these soils were given. Then, using the new method and the empirical formula, the bearing capacity of the soil under the roadbed was examined. The test results show that the bit’s torque is a good parameter for the evaluation of the bearing capacity of the soil. Finally, the application scope of the new method and the empirical formula is discussed, and the subsequent research directions are pointed out.     

Soil column infiltration tests on biomediated capillary barrier systems for mitigating rainfall-induced landslides

Rainfall-induced landslide is a common geohazard in tropical and humid regions. Capillary barrier system (CBS) is a popular and widely studied mitigating measure for rainfall-induced landslides. However, several previous studies have shown that the performance of the conventional CBS under intense rainfalls has not been particularly convincing. This paper aims to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of a newly proposed system, known as “biomediated capillary barrier system” (B-CBS) in minimizing water infiltration into soil. A one-dimensional soil column was used to investigate the infiltration characteristics of the proposed system. The results showed that the B-CBS of biomediated residual soil overlying original residual soil (Test IV) could effectively control the infiltration into soil by taking advantage of the less-permeable biomediated soil cover. The B-CBS of biomediated residual soil overlying gravelly sand (Test V) and the three-layered B-CBS of fine sand overlying gravelly sand and biomediated residual soil (Test VI) showed the best performance in terms of minimizing the water infiltration. A suction of about 5 kPa still remained in the soil column after 60 min of infiltration from the ponded water on the soil surface.     

Ion chemistry of groundwater and the possible controls within Lhasa River Basin,SW Tibetan Plateau

In order to study the major ion chemistry and controls of groundwater, 65 groundwater samples were collected and their major ions measured from wells within Lhasa River Basin. Groundwater has the characteristics of slightly alkaline and moderate total dissolved solid (TDS). TDS concentration ranged from 122.0 to 489.9 mg/L with a median value of 271.2 mg/L. Almost all the groundwater samples suited for drinking and irrigation. The major cations of groundwater are Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺, accounting for 59.6 and 31.3% of the cations, respectively. Meanwhile, HCO₃^? and SO₄^2? constituted about 56.7 and 36.9% of the anions, respectively, in Lhasa River Basin. The hydrochemical type of groundwater is HCO₃-SO₄-Ca-Mg. The chemical composition of groundwater samples located in the middle of Gibbs model, which indicates that the major chemical process of groundwater is controlled by rock weathering. Carbonate weathering was the dominant hydro-geochemical process controlling the concentration of major ions in groundwater within Lhasa River Basin, but silicate weathering also plays an important role.     

Club convergence and spatial distribution dynamics of carbon intensity in China’s construction industry

Climate change caused by carbon emissions continuously threatens sustainable development. Due to China’s immense territory, there are remarkable regional differences in carbon emissions. The construction industry, which has strong internal industrial differences, further leads to carbon emission disparity in China. Policymakers should consider spatial effects and attempt to eliminate carbon emission inequality to promote the sustainable development of the construction industry and realize emission reduction targets. Based on the classic Markov chain and spatial Markov chain, this paper investigates the club convergence and spatial distribution dynamics of China’s carbon intensity in the construction industry from 2005 to 2014. The results show that the provincial carbon intensity in the construction industry is characterized by “convergence clubs” during the research period, and very low-level and very high-level convergence clubs have strong stability. Moreover, the carbon intensity class transitions of provinces tend to be consistent with that of their neighbors. Furthermore, the transition of carbon intensity types is highly influenced by their regional backgrounds. The provinces with high carbon emissions have a negative influence on their neighbors, whereas the provinces with low carbon emissions have a positive influence. These analyses provide a spatial interpretation to the “club convergence” of carbon intensity.     

Advances and Trends in Atmospheric Measurement by Smartphones*

With the development and popularization of smartphones and embedded sensors, a non-professional atmospheric measurement method by using smartphones carried by the public has been proposed recently. Without extra dedicated instrument, this method has many advantages, such as low hardware cost, high spatio-temporal resolution, and wide coverage, and it can supplement the professional atmospheric measurement methods, which has broad applications in the meteorological operation, scientific research, public service, and other fields. At present, the research on the non-professional atmospheric measurement in China is limited. In order to make full use of this method, this paper briefly outlined the states of existing smartphones and embedded sensors, highlighted the measurement of precipitation, air temperature, pressure, aerosols, and radiation by smartphones. To promote the development of smartphones for atmospheric measurement, future research should focus on mechanism study, available sources exploration, data quality control, big data processing, joining and matching with operation, research and service, etc.     

一种选取补偿最小二乘正则化参数的改进方法

为了改进半参数模型补偿最小二乘估计中的正则化参数选取方法,该文设计了3种方案:L-曲线法、虚拟观测法以及该文提出的改进方法以比较正则化参数的优劣。模拟算例表明,该文提出的改进方法可以有效评价正则化参数,得到的参数估值精度更高,是一种较为有效的选取补偿最小二乘最佳正则化参数的方法。     

浅议矿山地质环境问题及其生态环境修复措施以某矿区为例

矿山地质环境问题治理是一项复杂的长期系统工程,本文以某矿区为例,简要阐述了矿山地质环境存在问题,有针对性地提出治理措施。经济建设同时,坚持生态优先、绿色发展道路,切实把绿色发展理念贯穿于矿山资源开发、利用、保护的全过程,全力推进矿山地质环境治理和生态修复工程。     

珠江口盆地中中新世SQ14.8层序-沉积演化及其地质意义

中中新世,位于南海北部陆缘的珠江口盆地发生了构造、沉积和古气候格局的骤然变迁,而对古珠江沉积体系层序、沉积的研究为重塑该变革提供了良好契机.本文利用珠江口盆地三维地震和钻井资料,选取中中新世SQ14.8三级层序开展了系统的层序地层和沉积解剖,通过厘定关键层序、体系域界面,建立了高精度区域四分体系域格架,并在此基础上重建陆架-陆坡区主要沉积体系的宏观展布特征和演化过程.研究发现,SQ14.8三级层序记录了珠江口盆地新近纪以来最大规模的一次相对海平面下降,引发沉积滨线跨越陆架长距离迁移到陆架坡折,发育了从低位到强制海退完整的体系域单元.古珠江三角洲作为陆架区主要的沉积体系,在相对海平面升降旋回的驱动下,其发育位置从内陆架到陆架边缘的迁移过程中,发育主控因素也由河流作用为主逐渐变为河流和海洋水动力共同控制.强制海退体系域的识别及沉积展布研究为预测深水储层提供了依据,该时期发育的陆架边缘三角洲下方陆坡区是寻找富砂重力流储集体的有利地区,而陆架边缘三角洲侧翼砂质沉积较少,下方的扇体以泥质扇为主.综合分析认为中中新世变冷事件是造成13.8 Ma相对海平面强烈下降的主要原因,在珠江口盆地促成SQ14.8层序典型强制海退体系域及陆架边缘三角洲的发育,进一步证明该事件是一次全球性的气候事件,其响应不仅可以在大洋钻孔获取的O同位素中找到证据,在边缘海盆的沉积记录中也有明显反映.     

Effect of the Dry Ashing Method on Cadmium Isotope Measurements in Soil and Plant Samples

A dry ashing method is commonly used to remove organic material from samples prior to geochemical analysis. In the course of this study, the Cd isotope ratios of a series of soil and plant reference materials and samples were studied to evaluate the effect of the dry ashing method on measurement results of Cd isotope ratios. The samples were pre‐treated using the dry ashing method and high‐pressure bomb for comparison. The results show that the digestion using high‐pressure bombs did not lead to Cd loss, but using the dry ashing method would cause different proportions of Cd loss. The whole range of Cd isotope difference between two methods was from ?0.07‰ to 3.01‰. There was also an obvious difference in measured Cd isotope ratios from the same leaf sample pre‐treated independently by the dry ashing method, indicating that the amount of Cd loss and the effect on Cd isotope measurement during dry ashing is related to the properties of the samples. Therefore, dry ashing may not be appropriate for the removal of organic material in Cd isotope ratio measurement, especially for samples with high organic contents. The δ^114/110Cd values of reference materials NIST SRM 1573a and GSD‐30 are reported for the first time in this study.     

Recent expansion of talus slopes in the northern Taihang Mountain Range,China: an example from the Xiaowutai Region

Landslides - Talus slopes play an important role in landscape evolution in some mid-altitude mountains. In this study, we analyzed talus slope activity on Xiaowutai Mountain in the Northern Taihang...