Elastic waves at a corrugated interface between two dissimilar fibre‐reinforced elastic half‐spaces

The reflection and transmission phenomena of elastic waves incident at a corrugated interface between two dissimilar fibre‐reinforced elastic half‐spaces have been analysed. Using Rayleigh method of approximation, the expressions of the reflection and transmission coefficients are obtained in closed form for the plane interface as well as for the first order approximation of the periodic interface ζ = d cos px. All these reflection and transmission coefficients of regular and irregular waves are found to be the functions of angle of incidence and elastic parameters of the media. Moreover, the coefficients of irregularly reflected and transmitted waves are found to be proportional to the amplitude of the corrugated interface and are functions of the frequency of the incident wave. Numerical computations have been performed for a specific model to compute these coefficients and results obtained are shown graphically. The results of Singh and Singh (Sadhana 2004; 29 :249–257) and Ben‐Menahem and Singh (Seismic Waves and Sources. Springer: New York) have been derived from our analysis as particular cases. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Classification of Complex Reservoirs in Superimposed Basins of Western China

<正>Many of the sedimentary basins in western China were formed through the superposition and compounding of at least two previously developed sedimentary basins and in general they can be termed as complex superimposed basins.The distinct differences between these basins and monotype basins are their discontinuous stratigraphic sedimentation,stratigraphic structure and stratigraphic stress-strain action over geological history.Based on the correlation of chronological age on structural sections,superimposed basins can be divided into five types in this study:(1) continuous sedimentation type superimposed basins,(2) middle and late stratigraphic superimposed basins,(3) early and late stratigraphic superimposed basins,(4) early and middle stratigraphic superimposed basins,and(5) long-term exposed superimposed basins.Multiple source-reservoir-caprock assemblages have developed in such basins.In addition,multi-stage hydrocarbon generation and expulsion,multiple sources,polycyclic hydrocarbon accumulation and multiple-type hydrocarbon reservoirs adjustment,reformation and destruction have occurred in these basins.The complex reservoirs that have been discovered widely in the superimposed basins to date have remarkably different geologic features from primary reservoirs,and the root causes of this are folding,denudation and the fracture effect caused by multiphase tectonic events in the superimposed basins as well as associated seepage,diffusion,spilling,oxidation,degradation and cracking.Based on their genesis characteristics,complex reservoirs are divided into five categories:(1) primary reservoirs,(2) trap adjustment type reservoirs,(3) component variant reservoirs,(4) phase conversion type reservoirs and (5) scale-reformed reservoirs.     

岩体裂隙等效水力隙宽的统计确定方法

针对天然裂隙岩体等效水力隙宽确定的复杂性,利用平行板水流的立方定律及流量等效原理,推导出光滑平行板单裂隙的等效水力隙宽公式,同时对隙宽分布的频率特性进行了探讨,认为非均匀隙宽单裂隙的等效水力隙宽可近似取40%频率的隙宽,或取隙宽的几何平均值与调和平均值的算术平均值.     

Reliability Based Assessment of Shallow Foundations Using Mathcad

A reliability based method was used to design and analyse shallow foundations using first-order Taylor series approximation. The computer program Mathcad was used to facilitate all mathematical and computional efforts. This method is an effective tool to assist the foundation designers and analyists to investigate how reliable their designs or analyses are in relation to the ultimate bearing capacity of the foundations. The approach presented in this paper provides a reliable alternative for design and analysis of shallow foundations, rather than the conventional design methods, which employs the assumptions of a specified saftey factor. Several examples were presented for design and analysis of strip footings embedded in sandy soil, and rectangular and square footings analysis embedded in clayey soils. The program input and output of each example are also presented and discussed.     

地裂缝错动对地铁区间隧道影响的三维离散元分析

拟建西安地铁2号线穿越10条地裂缝,地裂缝活动将影响地铁2号线的安全运营。应用三维离散元程序3DEC建立三维计算模型,分析了裂缝带错动对地铁区间隧道盾构管线的影响,得出了不同错距工况下隧道衬砌的变形和应力。通过计算得知,当土体上下盘底部竖向错距由10cm增大到93cm时,引起的衬砌竖向变形量由0. 712cm增大到13. 99cm,且最大变形均发生在沿纵向约35～36m处,距裂缝带距离约为9. 5～8. 5m;引起的管道纵向最大拉应力则由0. 65MPa增大到18. 43MPa,最大压应力由0. 611MPa增大到16. 9MPa,且最大应力区与最大变形区一致。这一结论的获得可为地铁设计、施工及其安全运营提供科学的理论指导及设计依据。     

Distribution and relative density of cetaceans in the Hauraki Gulf,New Zealand

Understanding species distributions, and how they change in space and time, is vital when prioritising conservation or management initiatives. We assessed the distribution and density patterns of common dolphins (Delphinus sp.), bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Bryde’s whales (Balaenoptera edeni) in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand. Dedicated boat-based surveys were conducted in the inner Hauraki Gulf (IHG) and off Great Barrier Island (GBI) during 2010–2012. Generalised linear models were used to investigate temporal changes in relative densities and kernel density estimation was implemented to examine spatial trends. Common dolphins were widely distributed during all seasons, with higher densities observed during winter and spring in the IHG but during autumn off GBI. There was inter-annual variation in Bryde’s whale distribution, with high densities recorded off GBI in 2011. Bottlenose dolphins were infrequently sighted in the IHG but regularly encountered off GBI, with the highest densities during spring and summer.     

巨厚火成岩在煤系中的水文地质意义

通过对海孜煤矿7煤各工作面突水的特征和水质对比等方法，结合采后形成的导水裂隙带高度，得出了导致7煤各工作面突水的水源是来自巨厚火成岩侵入时对围岩产生的破坏裂隙水，在此基础上提出了侵入裂隙的概念，突水通道为采后形成的导水裂隙，并针对突水成因，提出了控制采高和提前疏放等防治措施。     

Effects of Young's modulus on fault displacement

Elastic crack models predict a linear relationship between displacement (u) and rupture (trace) length (L) during slip in a fault zone. Attempts to find universal-scaling laws for L/u, however, have generally failed. Here I propose that these attempts have failed because they do not take into account the changes in the mechanical properties, in particular Young's modulus (stiffness), of the fault zone as it evolves. I propose that Young's modulus affects fault displacement both spatially and temporally: spatially when the trace of a fault at a given time dissects host rocks of different stiffnesses, and temporally when the stiffness of the fault zone itself changes. During the evolution of an active fault zone, the effective Young's modulus of its damage zone and fault core normally decreases, and so does the L/u ratio of the fault. By contrast, during inactive periods sealing and healing of the damage zone and core may increase the stiffness, hence the L/u ratio in subsequent slips. This model predicts that not only will the scaling of L/u within a given fault population vary in space and time, but also that of individual faults. To cite this article: A. Gudmundsson, C. R. Geoscience 336 (2004).     

菱刈矿床矿脉群形成的构造环境

本文主要介绍菱刈矿床矿脉的赋存状态、裂隙体系分析、矿脉群赋存的构造环境。菱刈矿床属脉状浅成热液型金银矿床。矿床成因与裂隙系统的形成关系密切。矿脉群大致位于基底岩石(四万十层群)隆起的中央部位。     

地面核磁共振在陕北基岩裂隙水地区找水的应用

地面核磁共振方法具有直接找水、提供水文地质参数、受地形影响小、垂向分辨率高、经济快速等优点,但它同时也具有易受电磁噪声干扰、横向分辨精度低、勘探深度小等缺点。通过核磁共振先探明地层中的地下水。再辅以钻探验证,说明该方法在层状基岩找水也是一种有效的方法。