Energy approach for earthquake induced slope failure evaluation

Earthquake-induced slope stability is evaluated by the force-equilibrium method in engineering practice. This method provides a safety factor against initiating failure or displacement according to the Newmark model along a fixed slip surface but it cannot evaluate failure deformations after failure occurs. An energy approach is proposed as an alternative means for evaluating slope failures and subsequent flow deformations. The driving energy for slope displacement is considered to be the earthquake energy and the gravitational potential energy. As a first step in the research, an energy balance is formulated for the model of a rigid block resting on an inclined plane. Then, an innovative model test is developed, in which the energy balance in a sliding slope is measured on a shake table. The earthquake energy used for the slope failure can be successfully quantified in the test and its contribution to displacement is discussed in the light of the energy balance established for the block model.     

Static and dynamic response of massive caisson foundations with soil and interface nonlinearities—validation and results

The static, cyclic, and dynamic response of a massive caisson foundation embedded in nonlinear layered or inhomogeneous soil and loaded at its top is investigated. The caisson is supported against horizontal displacement and rotation by four types of inelastic springs and dashpots, described with the BWGG model that was developed in the preceding companion paper [Gerolymos N, Gazetas G. Development of winkler model for static and dynamic response of caisson foundations with soil and interface nonlinearities. Soil Dyn Earthq Eng, submitted companion paper]. The prediction of the model is satisfactorily compared with results from 3D-finite element analysis. Some experimental corroboration of the method is provided with the help of a 1/3-scale lateral load test that had been conducted in the field by EPRI. An illustrative example of a caisson embedded in linearly-inhomogeneous clay and subjected to static and dynamic loading is analysed. Characteristic results are presented highlighting the role of soil inelasticity and its interplay with the two dominant interface nonlinearities: separation (gapping) of the caisson shaft from the surrounding soil, and uplifting of the base from the underlying soil.     

热源法探测陡河水库左坝肩绕坝渗漏通道

通过热源法对陡河水库渗漏通道的探测发现,陡河水库左坝肩存在着绕坝渗漏通道。在左坝肩基岩10m高程附近存在低温场异常,通过对水库底部附近温度场分布测量,判定出低温水来自上游右支河水的补给,通过低温区分布确定出绕坝渗漏强渗漏通道的位置,在库水位保持在32m时,根据热源法计算出渗漏通道的渗漏量在3.59×105~4.74×105m3/d之间,钻孔发现水库边基岩中的水位比库水位低22m,水位差是造成了水库跌窝事故的主要原因,在11#钻孔中发现了来自河床的细砂,在11#和9#孔中的连通试验证实基岩中的强渗漏通道。     

利用核磁共振技术对丘陵油田低渗储层可动油的研究

为了定量评价储层可动油饱和度及渗流能力,应用核磁共振技术对丘陵油田40块岩心的可动油饱和度进行了定量测试.研究表明,丘陵油田低渗透储层可动油饱和度值的分布范围是4.8%~56.7%,平均值为33.4%.可动油饱和度高低与岩心孔隙度、渗透率及驱油效率呈正相关关系.各类储层可动油饱和度差异较大,储层沉积微相及物性决定了可动油饱和度和渗流能力的大小.     

常州地区含水层系统土层压缩变形特征研究

根据近十几年来分层标和含水层水位观测资料分析了常州地区土层压缩变形特征,表明承压含水砂层中的压缩变形不容忽视,且含水砂层的压缩变形与弱透水层的粘土、粉质粘土相似,均表现出明显的变形滞后现象.为此从水位与时间关系、土层变形与时间关系和水位与变形关系出发,结合室内试验方法,通过选取常州地区含水层系统中第一、二、三承压含水层以及二、三承压含水层间弱透水层和第三承压含水层下覆弱透水层的原状土样,采用单轴侧限压缩试验,分析了常州地区砂土和粉质粘土的次固结（蠕变）特性.试验结果表明常州地区不论是粉质粘土还是砂土,均存在一定的次固结变形,从而启示我们该地区地面沉降模拟中应同时考虑含水砂层的蠕变特性.     

南京红层桩基持力层承载力初探

南京红层岩性复杂，桩基持力层承载力难确定。依据南京某工程勘察资料，建立南京红层泥岩、泥质粉砂岩不同互层情况的地质模型，运用FLAC3D软件分析，并与载荷板试验结果进行对比表明：桩基持力层应选择在厚度大于两倍桩径的泥质粉砂岩地层上，避免放置于泥岩地层；载荷板试验结果偏于保守，设计时可以把这部分作为安全储备。     

GIS中曲线误差的模型与试验研究

提出了描述曲线整体误差的随机过程模型．用过程的数字特征函数定义了曲线的局部误差指标．用过程的积分定义了曲线的局部和整体误差指标．阐述了各指标的概率意义与几何意义．设计了过程模型的数字化试验，并提取了过程的样本曲线。通过对样本曲线的统计分析．得到了各误差指标的估计值。     

地图信息量的量测和评价

本文介绍了测度地图信息量的原理及方法,提出一种测度地图信息量的改进方法—特征信息量法,并在1:1万、1:5万、1:25万、1:100万地形图上分别选出图上100 cm2、实地域相重的三种地区,即居民地稀疏区(高山)、居民地中密区(丘陵)、居民地稠密区(平原)进行试验,最后对地图信息量进行评价并提出改进意见。     

核筒悬挂结构三道抗震防线时程分析设计方法

提出了高层建筑核筒式悬挂结构三道抗震防线的时程分析设计计算方法,并编制了相应的计算程序Hangsys。计算结果与核筒悬挂结构模拟地震振动台试验的结果符合较好。因此,核筒悬挂结构完全可以通过精心设计使该类结构具有多道抗震防线,使悬挂结构既具有安全性又具有适用性。     

The formation evaluation tool and its application in offshore China

The Formation Evaluation Tool （FET） introduced in the paper represents a new generation of formation evaluation systems developed and manufactured by China Oilfield Services Limited （COSL）, CNOOC, using a FET technology transfer from Crocker Research, Australia. The system has been applied successfully in the Bohai Sea and South China Sea. For instance, a multilayered oil and water system has been confirmed with the aid of accurate formation pressure tests, even in very thin beds and edge water reservoirs, overcoming the difficulty of determining this kind of oil-water and gas-water contacts. Moreover, the FET pumping and real-time fluid monitoring function allows acquiring a true sample of formation fluid unpolluted by drilling mud which plays an important role in determining the fluid properties of the target stratum and analyzing the fluid component. The principles and purpose of the Formation Evaluation Tool （FET） will be briefly introduced and successful examples of the application of the technology will be described in detail in this paper.