深吃水半潜式平台参数共振研究

深吃水半潜式平台(deep draft semi-submersible,DDS)作为一种新型海洋结构物,既继承了传统半潜式平台的优点,又改善了传统半潜式平台垂荡运动性能差的不足。但随着吃水的增加,DDS纵摇运动参数共振也成为一个不容忽视的问题。当DDS纵摇运动固有周期和垂荡运动周期满足一定关系时,纵摇运动将发生参数共振,纵摇角度将会显著增大。研究推导了DDS纵摇运动方程,并简化为标准的马修方程,运用希尔无穷行列式法求解马修方程,得到了含阻尼的马修稳定性图谱,并结合具体算例讨论了不同参数对DDS纵摇运动参数共振问题的影响。研究表明:深吃水半潜式平台的参数共振,是设计人员在设计之初必须考虑的问题;通过合理选取平台的系统参数,可以有效避免纵摇运动参数共振现象的发生。     

Refining P nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for marine particulate samples: Storage conditions and extraction recovery

Solution ³¹P nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has recently been used to characterize phosphorus species within marine particles. However, the effects of sample collection, storage and preparation have not been thoroughly examined. In this study, samples of settling particulates collected from a 1200-m sediment trap located in Monterey Bay, California, were subjected to various storage options (i.e., no storage, refrigeration, freezing, and oven-drying and grinding) prior to extraction for solution ³¹P-NMR spectroscopy. Freezing, refrigerating and drying samples for periods of up to 6 months prior to extraction with 0.25 M NaOH + 0.05 M Na₂EDTA increased the concentration of extracted P by an average of 16% relative to samples extracted without storage. Pre-extraction storage also introduced some minor changes in P speciation, by increasing the percentage of orthophosphate by up to 15% and decreasing the percentage of pyrophosphate by up to 5%, relative to the abundances of these P species in samples extracted without storage. Drying caused the biggest changes in speciation, specifically decreasing more extensively the relative percentage of pyrophosphate compared to other treatments. Nevertheless, observed changes in speciation due to sample storage within a specific sample were small relative to differences observed among samples collected sequentially in the same area, or reported differences among samples collected at different locations. Samples were also analyzed by solid-state ³¹P-NMR spectroscopy before and after extraction, to examine extraction-related changes in P speciation. Comparison of solution with solid-state ³¹P NMR indicates that extraction with NaOH–EDTA removes the majority of organic esters, but only a variable portion of phosphonates (39–67%). In addition, there was preferential extraction of Ca-associated phosphate over Mg-, Fe- and Al-associated phosphate. Solution ³¹P NMR enables much higher resolution of P species within samples, particularly when it is important to speciate orthophosphate monoesters and diesters, or if polyphosphates are present. However, combining solid-state ³¹P NMR with solution ³¹P NMR spectroscopy for marine particles should be conducted when examining inorganic P speciation and the abundance of phosphonates.     

Manoeuvring behaviour of ships in extreme astern seas

In an attempt to contribute to efforts for a robust and effective numerical tool addressing ship motion in astern seas, this paper presents the development of a coupled non-linear 6-DOF model with frequency dependent coefficients, incorporating memory effects and random waves. A new axes system that allows straightforward combination between seakeeping and manoeuvring, whilst accounting for extreme motions, is proposed. Validation of the numerical model with the results of benchmark tests commissioned by ITTC's Specialist Group on Stability demonstrated qualitative, yet not fully satisfactory agreement between numerical and experimental results in line with other predictive tools. The numerical results indicate that the inclusion of frequency coefficients definitely affects the accuracy of the predictions. In order to enhance further the numerical model and obtain useful information on motion coupling, extensive captive and free running model tests were carried out. Good agreement with the experimental results was achieved. These studies provide convincing evidence of the capability of the developed numerical model to predict the dangerous conditions that a ship could encounter in extreme astern seas. As a result, it could offer new insights towards establishing relationships linking ship behaviour to design, environmental and operational parameters.     

Form Drag Caused by Topographically Forced Waves in a Barotropic β Channel: Effect of Higher Mode Resonance

The relationship between form drag and the zonal mean velocity of steady states is investigated in a very simple system; a barotropic quasi-geostrophic β channel with sinusoidal topography. When a steady solution is calculated by the modified Marquardt method, keeping the zonal mean velocity constant as a parameter, the characteristic of the solution changes at a phase speed of a wave with a wavenumber higher than that of the bottom topography. For velocities smaller than this critical value, there exists a stable quasi-linear solution similar to the linear solution. For larger velocities, there exist three solutions whose form drag is very large. In addition, the resonant velocity of the mode, whose wavenumber is the same as the bottom topography, has no effect on these solutions. When the quiescent fluid is accelerated by a constant wind stress, acceleration stops around the critical velocity for a wide range of the wind stress. If the wind stress is too large for the acceleration to stop, the zonal current speed continues to increase infinitely. It is implied that the zonal velocity of equilibrium is mainly determined, not by the wind stress, but by the amplitude of the bottom topography and the viscosity coefficient.     

The tidal regime of Shark Bay, Western Australia

A non-linear hydrodynamic model is used to describe the tidal dynamics of Shark Bay, Western Australia. The model is forced by tidal elevations generated by M₂, S₂, K₁ and O₁ constituent data at the open boundaries. The absence of suitable boundary data required a ‘calibration’ of the boundary condition against the known constituent data from within the model domain. The model provides a good match to the available field data, and allows the surface-level and current response to be resolved over the entire domain. Due to a near quarter-wave resonance of the semi-diurnal tide along the eastern Hopeless Reach, which increases the semi-diurnal tide by a factor of 2, the tidal characteristics on each of the Reaches are different: on the eastern Hopeless Reach the tides are mainly semi-diurnal while on the western Freycinet Reach the tides are mainly diurnal. The tidal range is also higher along Hopeless Reach. Tidal harmonics, generated by non-linearity, are important in the shallow regions. The tidal wave is shown to propagate as a progressive wave into the Bay. Substantial phase-lag, attenuation and dissipation occur over the Faure Sill, a major shallow region of the eastern reach of the Bay. Non-linear generation of the M₄ and MS₄ tides is also significant in this region. Depth-averaged residual currents are presented, which show a tidally generated circulation that is enhanced in regions of complex topography. Estimates of tidal dissipation indicate that although the total dissipation is small on a global scale, the areal average is comparable with the Gulf of Carpentaria and approximately one-quarter of the value estimated for the Patagonian Shelf.     

Analysis of roll motion and stability of a fishing vessel in head seas

The present paper describes an investigation on the relevance of parametric resonance for a typical fishing vessel in head seas. Results for different Froude numbers are discussed based on experimental, numerical and analytical studies.The first region of resonance is investigated. Distinct wave amplitudes are considered. Some intense resonances are found to occur. The paper compares the experimental results with non-linear time simulations of the roll motion. Very good agreement is found, even when large motions take place.Finally, in order to analyze the experimental/numerical results, analytic consideration is given to distinct parameters affecting the dynamic process of roll amplification. The influence of heave, pitch, wave passage effect, speed and roll restoring characteristics are discussed.     

Toward a new conceptual model for groundwater flow in merokarst systems: Insights from multiple geophysical approaches

Merokarst aquifers — relatively thin (<1–2 m) karstified carbonate units interbedded between mudstone, shale, or sandstone — constitute a significant proportion of carbonate terrain and underlie a large portion of the west- and south-central USA, yet few advances have been made in our understanding of porosity development and flow-path generation in these complex systems in decades. Toward this end, we used a multi-geophysical approach at the well-studied Konza Prairie Biological Station (KPBS), a part of the larger Flint Hills (25,734 km²), underlain by thin limestone units (1–2 m thick) interbedded with mudstone/shale units (2–4 m thick), to elucidate hydrologic connectivity and potential controls on known groundwater flow directions. We combined electrical resistivity tomography (ERT), surface and borehole nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and ground penetrating radar (GPR) measurements across a low order catchment where over 25 boreholes and groundwater wells sampling perched aquifers could be used to constrain interpretation of lithology, potential flow paths, and permeability. Data revealed that groundwater export may be an unappreciated component of lateral-flow-dominated models used to represent merokarst in that: (a) potentiometric surfaces from two limestone units showed groundwater flows toward a hydrologic depression, opposite the direction of stream flow, in the upstream portion of the catchment, (b) long term measures of groundwater levels revealed a greater variance and overall water storage in this same upstream area compared to wells near the outlet, and (c) ERT and NMR results indicate pronounced lateral heterogeneity within a given unit, suggestive of a greater degree of vertical hydrological connectivity than usually considered for horizontally-layered merokarst. Our data suggest vertical connectivity can shunt water to depth in these “sandwiched” merokarst aquifers, yielding atypical groundwater flow directions and unrealized deep export of weathering solutes and carbon.     

地球物理联合探测在识别岩溶地面塌陷精细结构中的应用—以武汉市为例

岩溶地面塌陷是隐伏岩溶区典型的地质灾害类型之一,查明其精细地质结构对城市地下空间开发利用和地质灾害防治都具有重要意义。本文以武汉市为例,梳理了以覆盖层厚度与结构、岩溶发育程度和地下水为核心的岩溶塌陷探测地质要素特征,开展了三维高密度电阻率法、多源面波勘探和地面核磁共振方法等地球物理联合探测方法研究,结果表明：三维高密度电阻率法可用于圈定塌陷体边界;多源面波勘探对岩土体界面识别效果明显;地面核磁共振方法可量化地下含水量,划定含水层顶底板埋深,对岩溶发育程度和含水层孔隙度有一定指示作用;三种方法联合探测对提升岩溶塌陷体结构精细度具有重要意义。本文研究成果可为隐伏岩溶区地质结构精细探测方法选择提供参考。     

周期性四组元局域共振桩带隙特征及隔振性能研究

基于既有的三组元局域共振结构,考虑到岩土材料流塑性及弹塑性特征,提出一种由管桩、软体层、桩芯和基体组成的四组元局域共振桩结构,并基于周期性理论,利用频散曲线分析了管桩密度、弹性模量、厚度对四组元结构带隙特征影响。研究发现：相比于无管桩的三组元结构,带管桩的四组元结构更加容易出现完全带隙,且管桩只对带隙上边界产生影响;相比于管桩密度,管桩弹性模量可对四组元结构带隙产生质变影响,影响程度更大;通过四组元结构带隙边界点模态分析,确立了四组元结构带隙计算公式。通过时域分析发现,相比于三组元结构,四组元结构在带隙内振动衰减效果可提升近30%,其内在原因是四组元结构中管桩提高了基体整体刚度,从而有效地预防了基体“击穿”带及泄露波的出现。相关研究可为新型局域共振结构设计及隔振效果改善提供新思路。     

基于核磁共振的不同含水率黄土古土壤冻融循环试验研究

为明确不同含水率古土壤在冻融循环作用下其微观结构特性及古土壤损伤机制,采用核磁共振扫描仪对不同含水率冻融循环后的古土壤试样进行测试,研究冻融循环和含水率共同作用对古土壤微观结构的影响及土体内部损伤变化。结果表明:冻融循环下不同含水率使土体内部产生不同程度的损伤,损伤程度为含水率大的土体大于含水率小的土体。随着冻融循环次数增加,T₂谱曲线信号幅度增加,孔隙结构改变,大孔隙、最大孔隙含量增加,中孔隙含量减小; 同时含水率较大的土体孔隙体积增大幅度大于含水率较小的土体,说明在季节冻土区建设工程中含水率越大土体越易发生破坏,因此在工程中应注意防排水问题。依据损伤力学原理,得出土体颗粒连续性与孔隙率关系,进而得出有效应力与孔隙率关系; 根据核磁扫描结果,建立孔隙率与冻融循环次数关系,最终推导出古土壤有效应力与冻融循环次数关系表达式。研究成果为季节冻土区古土壤地层建设工程提供理论指导。