Investigating hydrogeomorphic floodplain mapping performance with varying DTM resolution and stream order

Hydrogeomorphic models allow parsimonious, fast and effective floodplain extent mapping using topographic data as the main input. Hydrogeomorphic approaches enforce the principle that floodplains are well-distinguished and unique landscape features within river corridors. We investigated the sensitivity of a hydrogeomorphic floodplain delineation algorithm, based on a hydrological power law, relating flow depth to contributing area, digital terrain model (DTM) resolution and river network hierarchy. In addition, we compared the results to other common floodplain mapping methods using standard flood-hazard maps as a reference. Taking the Arno River Basin, Italy, as a case study, our results show a dependency between the optimal power law parameters and DTM resolution, with larger parameter values required to reach optimal consistency with flood-hazard maps as DTM resolution increased. Floodplain mapping performance was also found to depend on stream order. We further tested the model consistency at a larger scale to evaluate its performance with respect to inundation maps in Hungary, Italy, Spain and the UK. Our study suggests that pre-defined power law parameters can be assumed, considering DTM resolution and stream order, supporting the use of the presented hydrogeomorphic model for large-scale floodplain mapping in ungauged basins where reference flood-hazard maps are not available.     

Disturbed state model for sand–geosynthetic interfaces and application to pull-out tests

Successful numerical simulation of geosynthetic-reinforced earth structures depends on selecting proper constitutive models for soils, geosynthetics and soil–geosynthetic interfaces. Many constitutive models are available for modelling soils and geosynthetics. However, constitutive models for soil–geosynthetic interfaces which can capture most of the important characteristics of interface response are not readily available. In this paper, an elasto-plastic constitutive model based on the disturbed state concept (DSC) for geosynthetic–soil interfaces has been presented. The proposed model is capable of capturing most of the important characteristics of interface response, such as dilation, hardening and softening. The behaviour of interfaces under the direct shear test has been predicted by the model. The present model has been implemented in the finite element procedure in association with the thin-layer element. Five pull-out tests with two different geogrids have been simulated numerically using FEM. For the calibration of the constitutive models used in FEM, the standard laboratory tests used are: (1) triaxial tests for the sand, (2) direct shear tests for the interfaces and (3) axial tension tests for the geogrids. The results of the finite element simulations of pull-out tests agree well with the test data. The proposed model can be used for the stress-deformation study of geosynthetic-reinforced embankments through numerical simulation. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

张衡地动仪（1）：诞生的历史

The emergence of Zhang Heng＇s seismoscope has a profound historical background. This paper intends to explore the formation and material basis of Zhang Heng＇s scientific thought. It appears that the simple intention of ＂observing visions and distinguishing good fortune or misfortune＂ was his motivation to develop the seismoscope. Tracing its historical background, the authors proposed in this paper that the development of this seismoscope started around 128 A.D., and based on perceptual knowledge, two ideas about earthquakes came into being, i. e. , earthquake location could be judged according to the instrument shaking direction, and the earthquake and earth split were essentially different. In the instrument manufacture, Zhang Heng advocated a principle of ＂making utensils to imitate cosmos ＂. By this principle, the following three problems were readily solved： the seismoscope imitated the response of the suspension system to earthquakes （ i.e. natural seismoscope） . Technically, the trigger mechanism of the latch was used for reference, and it recorded the physical evidence of earthquake occurrence by an ingenious way of a ball dropping from a dragon＇s mouth. The solution of these three key problems lead to the emergence of the seismoscope in 132 A.D. and the successful detection of an earthquake in 134 A.D. His invention deepened humanity＇s knowledge of natural laws, and promoted the development of science and technology in that time and later.     

从欧洲抗震设计规范的一般规定浅谈结构抗震概念设计的重要性

由于地震的作用以及在这种作用下的结构与构件的受力状况的复杂性和不确定性,结构抗震设计的计算假定与实际情况存在各种差异,甚至有时还根本无法计算.因此在这种情况下,为确保抗震结构性能,就不得不依赖结构抗震的概念设计.结构抗震概念设计是指工程师们根据结构地震破坏的形态和长期积累的实际工程经验等总结形成的符合工程师专业知识的基...     

生态足迹模型测度可持续发展的缺陷分析

近年来,生态足迹模型被众多研究者和一些国际机构作为测度可持续发展的方法,但在用于区域可持续发展测度时,测度结果有时是与可持续发展原则相悖的。因此,学术界对该方法一直存在争议。目前的一些研究认为:生态足迹模型不能作为可持续发展的测度方法,区域生态赤字也不能指示区域生态超载,但全球生态赤字可以指示全球生态超载;这是由于生态足迹模型存在的生态偏向性和否认贸易合理性造成的。本文将生态足迹模型具有的测度功能分别与测度可持续发展和生态可持续性应具备的功能进行比较,得出:无论在全球还是在区域尺度上,生态足迹模型不仅不能作为可持续发展的测度方法,也不能作为生态可持续性的测度方法,当然,生态赤字也不能指示生态超载;这是由于生态足迹模型不仅存在生态偏向性和否认贸易合理性的缺陷,同时还存在混淆概念的逻辑错误。这个结论进一步推进了当前生态足迹模型的研究结论,有助于生态足迹模型的正确运用。     

对绿洲概念本质特征的思考

遵循发生学认识论和方法,就绿洲概念研究的“中心问题”进行了分析探讨。通过对绿洲的景观特征与生产力特征之间的关系分析,提出绿洲概念研究的“中心问题”是绿洲的景观特征与生产力特征二者的关系,而不是这两个特征本身,更非片面地或简单地强调这两个特征中的某一个;生产力特征是绿洲在功能上具有决定性作用的本质特征,景观特征是在结构上具有辅助性作用的表象特征。因此,科学的绿洲概念应该体现出这一点。     

破除西部经济发展中的自然资源比较优势"陷阱"

西部地区长期对天然资源初级产品的依赖使其经济发展跌入了自然资源比较优势“陷阱”,导致西部经济相对于东部经济发展的滞后,这将严重降低入世后中国经济整体竞争力的提高速度。基于此,本文试图从价值观重构理论出发,破除西部经济发展中的自然资源比较优势“陷阱”,进而提高西部经济发展速度,实现东西部经济的协调发展。     

地下水脆弱性概念的发展过程与评价现状及研究前景

地下水脆弱性概念的发展过程是一个由简单到复杂,由单纯考虑内因到综合考虑内外因,由分以趋同的不断丰富、完善与发展的过程。评价方法由应用图件定性描述发展到应用模型定量表达。本文指出了目前地下水脆弱性评价中存在的若干问题,并指出应用灰色系统理论、模糊数学理论、ＡＨＰ与ＧＩＳ技术进行地下水脆弱性评价将是地下水脆弱性研究的一个主要的发展方向。     

Classification of Mineral Resources Associated and Accompanied with Coal Measures

The paper discusses the concept of mineral resources associated with coal measures. A rational and scientific classification of such mineral resources becomes more necessary with the development of science and technology. A classification scheme is proposed based on compositions and physical properties and the utilization of these associated minerals.     

结构分灾抗震设计:概念和应用

详细论述了结构分灾抗震设计的产生背景、设计思想、优化模型和基本原则,指出结构分灾设计是在分析基于投资—效益准则的结构抗震设计模型的基础上,对工程实践中一些成功经验的提炼和概括而形成的设计方法,工程领域中一些现行设计方法和措施就是分灾设计的具体应用。当工程师们待处理的问题必须考虑高度不确定性因素时,将分灾设计作为一种可能选用的设计理念,将有助于工程师们实现设计创新。分灾设计符合基于性能的抗震设计思想,可以方便地实现基于性能的设计。