A simplified model for lateral response of large diameter caisson foundations—Linear elastic formulation

The transient response of large embedded foundation elements of length-to-diameter aspect ratio D/B=2–6 is characterized by a complex stress distribution at the pier–soil interface that cannot be adequately represented by means of existing models for shallow foundations or flexible piles. On the other hand, while three-dimensional (3D) numerical solutions are feasible, they are infrequently employed in practice due to their associated cost and effort. Prompted by the scarcity of simplified models for design in current practice, we here develop an analytical model that accounts for the multitude of soil resistance mechanisms mobilized at their base and circumference, while retaining the advantages of simplified methodologies for the design of non-critical facilities. The characteristics of soil resistance mechanisms and corresponding complex spring functions are developed on the basis of finite element simulations, by equating the stiffness matrix terms and/or overall numerically computed response to the analytical expressions derived by means of the proposed Winkler model. Sensitivity analyses are performed for the optimization of the truncated numerical domain size, the optimal finite element size and the far-field dynamic boundary conditions to avoid spurious wave reflections. Numerical simulations of the transient system response to vertically propagating shear waves are next successfully compared to the analytically predicted response. Finally, the applicability of the method is assessed for soil profiles with depth-varying properties. The formulation of frequency-dependent complex spring functions including material damping is also described, while extension of the methodology to account for nonlinear soil behavior and soil–foundation interface separation is described in the conclusion and is being currently investigated.     

A positive definite continuous FEM model for advection

This work introduces a continuous and sign-preserving finite element model (FEM) for advection problems. The model is formulated by integrating flux corrected transport technique (FCT) with the characteristic based (CB) FEM. Low order solution for the FCT has the form of element contribution and derives from an upwind monotone scheme with the minimum necessary diffusion for positivity. Selected numerical experiments illustrate the efficacy of the method by comparing results with some successful models, by demonstrating an approximate conservation of the accuracy of original CB algorithm once the complete procedure is operating, and by testing the model for severe time dependent advective flows.     

Adaptation strategy of bivalve Modiolus modiolus from upwelling regions of the Kuril Islands shelf (Sea of Okhotsk) to heavy metal effects

Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn concentration in the organs (muscle, gonads, mantle, gills, digestive gland, kidney) of mussel Modiolus modiolus was studied. Mussels were collected from shelf upwelling sites of Kuril Is. Sea of Okhotsk (104 and 85 m) and, for comparison, coastal high contaminated and clean sites (Peter the Great Bay, Sea of Japan). It was found that mussels from shelf upwelling regions accumulated unusually high Cd concentration in studied organs, excepting digestive gland. Shelf mussels have evolved passive adaptation to elevated level of ambient heavy metals (distribution of heavy metal load between all organs, especially, muscle). In contrast, mussels from high contaminated sites have evolved active adaptation (strong regulation of metal concentration in the organs at the maximal permissible concentration due to increased kidney function). We supported that under natural condition, passive adaptation of aquatic organisms to increased ambient metal level have been evolved only under constant low-water temperature.     

Geochemical changes across the Ordovician-Silurian transition on the Yangtze Platform,South China

The trace element and rare earth element (REE) variations across the Ordovician-Silurian succession are presented from two outcrop sections on the Yangtze Platform: the Nanbazi section, Guizhou Province, deposited in a shallow platform interior setting, and the Wangjiawan section, Hubei Province, deposited in a deeper basinal environment. Geochemical analysis of closely spaced samples through three intervals, the Wufeng, Guanyinqiao and Longmaxi, revealed vast palaeoceanographic changes. Some geochemical proxies, including Th/U, Ni/Co, V/Cr, and V/(V+Ni) ratios, together with sedimentary facies and biotic data, indicate that an anoxic condition on the most of the Yangtze Platform during the Wufeng and Longmaxi intervals, but an oxic condition during the Guanyinqiao time. The shift of the anoxic to the oxic environment during the Guanyinqiao time coincided with a global sea-level lowstand, in parallel with the global glaciation. The Longmaxian anoxic environment was a result of a global sea-level rise, which may be synchronized with a mainly catastrophic event in the latest Ordovician. Although the two sections generally show similar variation patterns of trace and REE concentrations and some element ratios, a minor difference occurs between the Wangjiawan and Nanbazi sections, likely reflecting a difference in depositional setting during the accumulation. Such an oceanic oxygen-level variation may add a useful constraint to the current arguments on the cause and consequence of the latest Ordovician mass extinction. Supported by National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2005CB422101)     

粉砂地基深基坑渗透破坏研究

在地下水丰富的砂土和粉土地区进行深基坑开挖,坑内降水施工或渗漏引起的渗透破坏问题是威胁基坑稳定性和周围环境的主要因素。通过模型试验结合数值模拟,研究了土体密实度、黏聚力、内摩擦角、桩土界面摩擦特性以及围护结构插入深度等因素对临界水力梯度以及渗透破坏模式的影响。研究表明,发生渗透破坏时的水力坡降不仅与土的密实度有关,还与土性、强度指标、桩表面粗糙度以及围护结构的插入深度等因素有关,这些结论为实际基坑工程分析提供了指导。     

土质边坡非饱和渗流场与应力场耦合数值分析

阐述了坡面径流-非饱和渗流分析与应力场耦合分析的重要意义和作用;介绍了在非饱和渗流分析中具有重要作用的土-水特征曲线,包括考虑固结压力条件下的土-水特征曲线,并介绍了部分试验成果以及坡面径流-非饱和渗流耦合分析的计算方法;提出坡面径流-非饱和渗流分析与应力场的耦合计算方法,并编制相应的有限元程序;通过算例对比了耦合与非耦合情况下应力场、渗流场的差异,说明耦合分析更符合实际,且所提出的方法是切实可行的。     

秦皇岛市空气污染与气象要素的关系

利用多因子分析和多元回归模型,对1998—2004年秦皇岛市城区空气污染物浓度逐日监测数据及气象要素进行分析,并调查污染源,得出主要污染物与气象要素的关系,建立当地空气质量预报。结果表明：上游西北地区是对秦皇岛市空气质量影响最大的污染源地;空气质量首要污染物PM10的峰值出现在4月,SO2的峰值出现在采暖季,NO2浓度全年稳定少变; SO2和PM10的浓度受风场影响较大,NO2最小;春季“南高北低”型气压场造成PM10污染指数全年最高;大于等于1 mm的降水对空气净化作用效果较小于1 mm的降水显著;春季气旋控制下,5级以上西风可形成中度以上污染,而非气旋控制下,6级以上西风才可形成中度以上污染。     

吉林东部铁矿成因类型、地质特征及找矿方向探讨

在成矿地质背景分析的基础上,划分了吉林省东部铁矿成因类型,总结了各种成因类型矿床的地质特征.结合近几年地质找矿工作的新进展,认为吉林省东部具备铁矿成矿的地质条件,铁矿的资源潜力较大,实现铁矿找矿突破是完全可能的.     

湖南省长株谭城市群空间组织研究

从城市群空间组织的五大要素即节点、通道、流、等级和网络出发,系统分析了湖南长株谭城市群空间组织特征.研究结果表明:在整个城市群中首位城市是长沙,长株潭城市群为核心区,次级城市包括岳阳、常德、益阳、娄底、衡阳;城市群陆路交通的分布是以长株潭为中心,向外围呈环状逐渐降低的格局.城市群空间要素成集聚形式,且要素分布具有明显的空间指向性,即向长株潭核心区集聚.城市群已经形成较为成熟的规模等级体系.最后提出了城市群空间组织优化的基本思路.     

上海黏性土剪切带形成的数值模拟分析

各种工程事故表明：现有的土力学计算模型均未考虑应变局部化问题,故不能解释这些工程事故的发生,因此应变局部化和剪切带形成的研究成为国际土力学界研究热点之一。数值模拟是研究剪切带形成的一个重要内容。在数值模拟中首先进行剪切带形成条件的研究,接着考虑土质不均匀性的影响,引入弱单元和强单元,进行弱单元与强单元影响力的研究。