Earthquake magnitude estimation using the τc and Pd method for earthquake early warning systems

Earthquake early warning （EEW） systems are one of the most effective ways to reduce earthquake disaster. Earthquake magnitude estimation is one of the most important and also the most difficult parts of the entire EEW system. In this paper, based on 142 earthquake events and 253 seismic records that were recorded by the KiK-net in Japan, and aftershocks of the large Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan, we obtained earthquake magnitude estimation relationships using the τe and Pa methods. The standard variances of magnitude calculation of these two formulas are ±0.65 and ±0.56, respectively. The Pd value can also be used to estimate the peak ground motion of velocity, then warning information can be released to the public rapidly, according to the estimation results. In order to insure the stability and reliability of magnitude estimation results, we propose a compatibility test according to the natures of these two parameters. The reliability of the early warning information is significantly improved though this test.     

Using chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and tritium (3H) to estimate groundwater age and flow velocity in Hohhot Basin,China

The concentrations of chlorofluorocarbons (CFC‐11, CFC‐12 and CFC‐113) and tritium (³H) content in groundwater were used to date groundwater age, delineate groundwater flow systems and estimate flow velocity in the Hohhot basin. The estimated young groundwater age is fallen in the bracket of 21 ~ 50 a and indicates the presence of two different age profiles and flow systems in the shallow groundwater system. Older age waters occur under the topographically low areas, where the aquifer is double‐layer aquifer system consisting of shallow unconfined‐semi‐confined aquifer and deep confined aquifer. This reflects long flow paths associated with regional flow. Groundwater (range from 21 to 34 years) in the north piedmont and east hilly areas, where the aquifer is a single‐layer aquifer consisting of alluvial fans, are typically younger than those in the low areas. The combination of CFCs dating with hydrogeological information indicates that both local and regional flow systems are present at the basin. The regional groundwater flow mainly flows from the north and east to the southwest, the local groundwater flow system occurs nearby the Hohhot city. The mean regional groundwater flow velocity of the shallow groundwater is estimated about 0.73 km/a. These findings can aid in refining hydrogeological conceptual model of the study area. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

复杂环境下智能手机RTK+PDR融合定位

针对室外复杂环境下智能手机定位精度低、抗干扰能力不足的问题,本文利用手机GNSS观测值和手机内置IMU数据,采用RTK和PDR算法融合定位,对比分析了小米8和华为Mate20X两款手机的GNSS数据质量和融合定位算法性能,以及不同观测条件下融合算法的定位精度和稳定性。试验结果表明,在良好和复杂两种观测条件下,采用RTK算法定位精度分别为1.8 m和4.6 m;采用RTK+PDR融合算法定位精度分别为1.2 m和2.6 m,在两种环境下,RTK+PDR融合算法的精度分别提高了50%和76%,即显著提高了智能手机在室外复杂环境下的定位精度。     

The influence of water retention curve hysteresis on the stability of unsaturated soil slopes

Hysteresis is a common feature exhibited in hydraulic properties of an unsaturated soil. The movement of wetting front and the hysteresis effect are important factors which impact the shear strength of the unsaturated soil and the mechanics of shallow landslides. These failures are mainly triggered by the deepening of the wetting front accompanied by a decrease in matric suction induced by infiltration. This research establishes a method for determining a stability analysis of unsaturated infinite soil slopes, integrating the influence of infiltration and the water retention curve hysteresis. Furthermore, the present stability analysis method including the infiltration model and the advanced Mohr–Coulomb failure criterion calculates the variations of the safety factor (FS) in accordance with different slope angle, depth and hydrological processes. The experimentally measured data on the effect of hysteresis are also carried out for comparison. Numerical analyses, employing both wetting and drying hydraulic behaviour of unsaturated soil, are performed to study the difference in soil‐water content as observed in the experiments. The simulating approximations also fully responded to the experimental data of sand box. The results suggest that the hysteresis behaviour affect the distribution of soil‐water content within the slope indeed. The hysteresis made the FS values a remarkable recovery during the period of non‐rainfall in a rainfall event. The appropriate hydraulic properties of soil (i.e. wetting or drying) should be used in accordance with the processes that unsaturated soil actually experience. This method will enable us to acquire more accurate matric suction head and the unsaturated soil‐shear strength as it changes with the hysteretic flow, in order to calculate into the stability analysis of shallow landslides. An advanced understanding of the process mechanism afforded by this method is critical to realizing a reliable and appropriate design for slope stabilization. It also offers some immediate reference information to the disaster reduction department of the government. Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

锡矿山超大型锑矿床流体成矿作用及矿床成因

本文对锡矿山流体包裹体,稳定同位素,活动性微量元素,硅化作用及元素存在相态和淋滤率进行了详细研究。揭示了其成矿流体来源于深循环大气降水,是一种中低温,低盐度的弱碱性流体,成矿物质来自于前泥盆系地层,主要是震旦,寒武系地层,区域地层可能经受过大规模的流体运移作用。得出了锡矿山锑矿是由深循环大气降水林滤基底地层的成矿物质后形成含矿流体沿主断裂向上运移至浅部,由于物理化学条件的改变导致锑沉淀成矿的结论。     

斜带石斑鱼不同地理群体遗传变异的微卫星分析

筛选5时可分析引物对斜带石斑鱼(Epinephelus coioides)台湾群体和广东群体的DNA多态性进行分析.根据电泳检测结果,平均每个引物获得4.2个等位基因,未发现群体的特异位点.获得2个群体平均观测杂合度(H_o)分别为0.672 1和0.682 6,平均期望杂合度(H_e)分别为0.647 9和0.544 4,两群体间的遗传分化系数(F_(ST))为0.011 0.统计结果表明,2个群体有着较高的遗传变异性,群体间的遗传分化程度处于多数海水鱼类的平均水平.     

岫岩-海城Ms5.6级地震前后岫岩水氡异常分析

本文详细分析了1999.11.29岫岩-海城地震前后岫岩水氡的变化过程,结果表明：在整个孕震过程中,岫岩水氡表现出了完整的长、中、短、临异常变化及震后效应。对异常机理进行了初步探讨。     

非开挖城市地下信息管线数据采集和建库

地下管线的数据采集和建库是实现地下管线信息化管理的基础和前提。本文提出了针对目前非开挖敷管数据三维数据采集和整理结合CAD进行三维成像的思路,与城市地下管线信息管理系统整合,实现地下管线的系统高效信息化管理。     

A review of jet grouting practice and development

The jet grouting technique was originally initiated in the UK and progressively developed following the needs for larger geometries, ease of implementation, economic rationality, and better mechanical properties. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the development and practice of jet grouting through some fundamental concepts and relevant case studies. Subsequently, a laboratory testing program is performed to investigate the factors affecting the efficacy of the twin grouting system. The principal objective of this study is to define the suitable conditions for the jet grouting efficacy regarding economic rationality as well as quality control. For the first phase, a particular emphasis is placed on the properties of jet columns, site geological conditions, implementation methods, and the justification of each selected treatment option, while the second phase mainly focuses on the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests. It follows that the mono-fluid jet grouting system presents a valuable flexibility in dealing with complex configurations; yet, the double- and triple-fluid systems are more indicated for cases of mass treatments for which large portions of space must be treated and overlapping is fundamentally important for the reliability of the treatment. Furthermore, it was established that the efficacy of the twin-jet method primarily relies on the proper adequacy of some critical parameters, namely, the cement content, the water-cement ratio, and cement slurry-water glass ratio. In spite of some uncertainties inherently related to the technique, the UCS test represents the quintessential laboratory index for evaluating the mechanical properties of grouted elements, deriving jet grouting efficacy and the economics of jet grouts.     

土钉支护体系抗拔力机理研究

对基坑土钉支护体系中抗拔力机理作用的分析与研究,提出了关于抗拔力的新观点。研究认为,土钉支护体系的抗拔力应由钉土作用抗拔力和土体自承作用抗拔力两部分来组成;土钉在支护体系中首先是作为传力构件传递土体自承作用抗拔力,而后是通过钉土作用提供抗拔力。进一步分别对两部份的抗拔力进行理论求解,确定了土钉支护体系总抗拔力。最后通过工程实例证明了所提出抗拔力机理作用及其求解的正确性。