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    MONOGRAPH ON THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOURNAL OF YANGTZE RIVER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  • CHEN Jin
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.001
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    Dangqu River, one of the sources of the Yangtze River, is the core part of the protection area for the Source of Three Rivers(Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Lantsang River). It is still a blank area of scientific research because of high elevation, marshy tracts and complex watersheds for scientific observation and research. There are some doubts about its position in the Yangtze River source. In this paper, some main scientific survey results in the past few decades are analyzed and compared. According to the comprehensive results of scientific investigation by the Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute in 2014, the position of Dangqu river in the source region of Yangtze River and the characteristics of river basin, landscape and wetland are analyzed. Problems on the position of Dangqu River basin are clarified and some suggestions on the division between the upstream and downstream, as well as ecosystem protection measures are put forward.
  • FAN Bei-lin, LI Jian, ZHOU Yin-jun
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 7-15. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.002
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    According to papers written by River Research Department of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute published in Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute since the 1980s, we summarize the research achievements in the past three decades in terms of Yangtze River basin planning, construction of major water conservancy projects, and river regulation methods. The river research department has made big progress in the regularities of sediment transport, interdisciplinary development of river dynamics, theories of river physical model, methods of mathematical model and experiences of river treatment project. These achievements provide scientific basis for the regulation and conservancy projects. In the future, we need to further explore the sediment in Yangtze River basin in macroscopic and microscopic levels, highlight the comprehensive management of river channel and lakes to better serve river regulation work with a wider range and higher goal.
  • XU Ji-jun, PAN Deng
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 16-22. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.003
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    The research status of drought severity assessment was reviewed firstly. It was noticed that the beginning of drought is the scarcity of precipitation, but there is a slow and gradual evolution course to cause final disaster loss. The key factors are not only precipitation and temperature, but also the landform, soil, crop and others. By using distributed hydrological modeling, a drought model was introduced to simulate the drought developing processes. Furthermore, according to the simulation results of the drought model, the method and index system of comprehensive assessment were proposed. The assessment method was demonstrated in the upper Yangtze River basin to review the evolution course of drought events of 2006.
  • ZHANG Ping-cang, CHENG Dong-bing
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 23-27. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.004
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    At present China is in a critical period of building ecological civilization and well-off society. The connotation of soil and water conservation expands in deep to meet higher goals and requirements. The basic task of soil and water conservation is to coordinate the relationship between water and soil. Firstly, when the relationship between land and water is in harmony, it should be protected and maintained. Secondly, if there is a contradiction between water and soil, the relationship needs to be repaired until it is in harmony. Thirdly, the goal of soil and water conservation is not to get rid of water and soil loss, but to control the intensity of soil and water erosion within the allowable range. Fourthly, soil and water conservation is no longer confined in rural areas like mountainous area and sand area, but has gradually extended to cities in plain area. Soil and water conservation is a comprehensive and complicated system engineering. It integrates different disciplines involving agriculture, earth science, forestry, hydraulic engineering, biology, environmental science, information science and system science, sociology and economics. These disciplines provide basic theoretical foundation for the development of soil and water conservation science. Meanwhile, the development of soil and water conservation science will also enrich the contents of other disciplines. With the development of soil and water conservation science, its theoretical basis is not limited to this, but will absorb more discipline theories.
  • LI Qing-yun, LIN Li, TANG Xian-qiang, ZHAO Liang-yuan
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 28-33,50. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.005
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    A mobile water purification platform for in-situ treatment of lake and reservoir eutrophication water is proposed in this paper. This platform is composed of water purification unit (mainly including adsorption unit, fine bubble aerator and micro-current electrolysis unit) and instruction control unit, water quality on-line detection unit and propulsion unit. Excessive nutrient is reduced and harmful algal blooms are controlled by removing nitrogen and phosphorus through adsorption unit and fine bubble aerator and inhibiting algal through micro-current electrolysis unit. The optimal dosage of adsorption material, in-situ adsorption time, aeration intensity, current density, electrolytic time and other technical parameters are obtained by experiments of adsorption, micro-porous aeration and micro current electrolysis using high-performance adsorbents, optimal aeration approach and electrode material. Finally, ways to improve the water purification performance and enhance the operation management of this platform are discussed according to the experimental results and subsequent practical applications. Overall, this platform is a new and effective technology of eutrophication treatment, and will provide solutions for the prevention and control of nutrient reduction and algae blooms.

  • MONOGRAPH ON THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOURNAL OF YANGTZE RIVER SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  • HUANG Guo-bing, NIE Yan-hua, DUAN Wen-gang
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 34-42. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.006
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    The mid-route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project has many control buildings and complex geological conditions as well as quite different geographical and meteorological conditions along the long line. The design, construction and operation of the project is faced with many technically difficult hydraulics problems. Through decades of research, the Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute has obtained fruitful research results, some of which were applied to the project successfully. In this paper, we expound and summarize several major achievements including canal roughness issues, sluice discharge formula, type of the yellow river crossing tunnel and its hydraulic characteristics, emergency dispatch, and water diversion in winter. It provides technical support for the operation of the middle route and also could be regarded as reference for the design of similar projects.
  • WU Ai-qing, ZHU Jie-bing
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 43-50. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.007
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    Hydropower and transportation underground projects in high mountain valley areas in central and western region of China have big length and depth, high geo-stress, and high external water pressure. Scientific problems regarding the mechanical properties of deep rock engineering and geo-stress measurement have drawn increasing attentions. The progresses of several key aspects over the past decade are reviewed, including test technique of deep rock, mechanical properties of rocks under high stress condition and complex stress path, rheological characteristics of deep rock, quality evaluation and classification of deep surrounding rock mass, and geo-stress measurement technique in deep rockmass. Future research prospects of the mentioned scientific problems are also highlighted.
  • RAO Xi-bao,CHENG Zhan-lin,TAN Fan, ZHANG Wei,HUANG Bin
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 51-57. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.008
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    The asphalt concrete core has very good property in seepage prevention and deformation adaptability, and so is more and more widely used in earth-rock dam. Its engineering properties including temperature sensitivity, durability, anti-seismic characteristics, anti-hydraulic fracturing are distinguished from conventional concrete and general rock and soil mass. In order to break through the technical bottleneck of 150m dam height of asphalt concrete core wall dam, to solve technical problems of directly constructing high asphalt concrete core wall dam in conditions of deep overburden layer, cold region and major earthquake and to eliminate environmental pollution caused by heated asphalt construction, Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute has carried out researches on asphalt concrete core wall dam since the 1990s, including Three Gorges Maopingxi protective dam, Huangjinping hydropower station, Laluo hydro project and Karot hydropower station. Static, dynamic and creep triaxial temperature controlling equipment are developed and applied to researches. A great deal of achievements are acquired on the engineering properties of rolled asphalt concrete core wall. The research status of hydraulic asphalt concrete in China and abroad is summarized. On this basis, five critical issues of rolled asphalt concrete core wall are discussed, and the research progress and achievements on asphalt concrete by Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute are introduced. This paper could be a scientific basis for the design, construction and operation management of rock-fill dam with asphalt concrete core under similar complex conditions.
  • YANG Hua-quan, LI Peng-xiang, CHEN Xia
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 58-62. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.009
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    Ever since T.E. Stanton in 1940 first observed and diagnosed the Alkali Aggregate Reactions (AAR) in concrete, Alkali aggregate reaction has become one of the important causes of concrete’s engineering damage. A great deal of researches have been done. Damages caused by AAR of hydraulic concrete and the significance of researches on AAR are reviewed. The principle and classification of AAR, testing methods and their innovation as well as comprehensive prevention measures against AAR are also introduced. These preventive measures include using non-active aggregate, controlling total alkali content in concrete, controlling humidity, adding inhibition materials and chemical additive. Problems that need to be resolved and suggestions regarding AAR researches are proposed.
  • CHEN Shao-xuan, JIANG Xiao-lan, LIU Yun-fei
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 63-71,123. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.010
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    To improve the quality of Journal of Yangtze River Scientific Research Institute on its 30th anniversary, we made a review on its development and historical changes in terms of Journal definition, column design, publication period, cover and format design, digitization, modernization of editing process, online publication, electronic publishing, as well as readers and authors. We also introduced our achievements such as being included in databases in China and abroad, selected as Chinese Core Journal and other awards. Furthermore, we summarized our experiences in paper planning, peer review, modernization and digitization, developing editorial committee and managing editorial office, abiding by national standards and specifications. Problems and shortcomings were proposed and corresponding countermeasures were discussed. Finally we made a prospect on its future development.

  • RIVER-LAKE SEDIMENTATION AND REGULATION
  • ZUO Li-qin, LU Yong-jun
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 72-79. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.011
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    Nodes, widely exist in bifurcated channels, have essential impact on river bed evolution. We explored the impact of nodes on bifurcated channel evolution and provided guidance for river regulation by combining mathematical modelling and riverbed evolution analysis. Madang reach, which lies in the downstream of Yangtze River, is a typical slightly-bent and bifurcated channel. Many sandbars or shoals bifurcate this reach, such as Gupaizhou sandbar, Mianwaizhou shoal and Guazihaozhou sandbar. There are some nodes formed by mountains in Madang Reach, like Xiaogushan, Penglangji, Madangji, and Madangzui. A 2-D mathematical model of Madang reach was established and verified. From the perspective of water flow and riverbed evolution, the impact of sub-branches’ diversion ratio variation on their upstream and downstream channels, and the nodes’ influence on riverbed evolution were further analysed. Results reveal that by controlling the node of Xiaogushan-Penglangji, the incoming flow at the inlet of Madang reach is stable, and is slightly affected by its upstream variation. Due to the modification of Madangji-Madangzui node, when the diversion ratio of Mianwaizhou shoal varies from 23.3% to 58.1%, its impact on main flow and river bed erosion & deposition only covers a limited distance of 2-2.5km downstream of Madangji.
  • WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
  • LIN Li, LI Qing-yun, WU Min
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 80-88. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.012
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    Dredging is an important method for the treatment of polluted sediment in rivers and lakes. Harmless treatment and resource utilization of dredged sediment in rivers and lakes is an inevitable trend with the raise of the goal of eco-civilization the improvement of laws and regulations in China. The pollution types of sediment in rivers and lakes are classified. On this basis, dewatering techniques, harmless treatment techniques, resource utilization methods and residual water treatment techniques for dredged sediments are discussed. The applicability, advantages and disadvantages of each technique or method are analyzed and compared. The treatment approaches for different sediment types are also summarized. At last, research prospects and advices are given in order to improve the treatment efficiencies for dredged sediment.
  • WU Qing-hua, ZHANG Jia-fa, YAN Min,WANG Gui-ling, YANG Run-sheng
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 89-97. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.013
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    Soil water infiltration is a main approach of groundwater recharge for the unconfined aquifers. Research on the mechanism of soil water transport has transferred from perspectives of qualitative to quantitative, and from homogenous to heterogeneous. Preferential flow is a prevalent phenomenon of groundwater recharge, which indicates that soil water infiltrates into the unconfined aquifers in the way of shortcut flow. Research on preferential flow is an important and difficult topic, with dyeing tracing, x ray microtomography and ground penetrating radar as main methods. Many of methods, e.g., tracing, groundwater level fluctuation, lysimeters, zero flux plane and numerical model, for the evaluation of groundwater recharge, are used in different conditions, therefore, we advise that the groundwater recharge is evaluated using several methods together by comparison and verification to improve assessment reliability.
  • FLOOD PREVENTION AND DISASTER REDUCTION
  • LIAO Wei-lin, ZHOU Xiao-wen, HE Yong-bin
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 98-103. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.014
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    Flood propagation after dam break in urban areas is greatly different from that in mountainous areas because of disparities in terrain, boundary, and roughness coefficient. Areas in the downstream of urban reservoir has numerous buildings and complex roughness, so it’s difficult to process urban terrain data. To solve this problem, we built a high fidelity digital elevation model (DEM) by using GIS technology, and assigned different coefficients of roughness corresponding to different land surfaces, and generated a roughness field. Subsequently we took Longkou Reservoir in Shenzhen City as a case study to built a model of flood propagation caused by sudden dam-break suitable for urban area based on Hydrodynamics of MIKE21. Computation result demonstrates that the model could well simulate the backwater affected by buildings, and could reflect the guidance of urban trunk road for flood propagation, and also explains the rapid rise and regression of flood in some local areas. High fidelity DEM and multivariate distribution of roughness coefficients could improve the accuracy and rationality of simulating flood propagation after dam-break in urban areas.
  • ENGINEERING SAFETY AND DISASTER PREVENTION
  • QIU Zhi-wei, YUE Jian-ping, WANG Xue-qin
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 104-107. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.015
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    Deformation monitoring for large-scale hydropower projects has always been a hot issue in the field of deformation monitoring. According to the principle of ground-based synthetic aperture radar measurement and the characteristics of IBIS system, we expounded the advantages of the GBInSAR(Ground-Based Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology in dam deformation monitoring compared with traditional monitoring methods. We also analyzed the influence of atmospheric disturbance effect on the observation, and proposed technical method InSAR(Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar) to remove the atmospheric errors based on experimental data. Engineering practice suggests that IBIS-L deformation monitoring system has prospect of wide application in dam deformation monitoring.
  • YAN Bin,SUN You-liang,YAN Sheng-li,GUO Chao,LIU Tong-bo
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 108-113. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.016
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    In order to improve the accuracy and rationality in calculating the index weights of sluice safety assessment, and to overcome such drawbacks as single weighing manner, strong subjectivity and rough calculation of commonly-used weights calculation method, three-scale analytic hierarchy process is introduced as a subjective weighing method. The method of maximizing deviations based on the improved whitenization weight function is proposed as an objective weighing method. On this basis, a novel combination weighing method which integrates subjective and objective weights is put forward and is applied to the index weights calculation in sluice safety assessment. Engineering examples indicate that this method is reasonably practicable with strong operability, and could effectively make use of the expertise experience and data information to eliminate the interference of subjective factors and uncertain information. It offers a new idea in determining index weights for sluice safety assessment.
  • HYDRAULICS
  • XIAO Hong, ZHOU Chi, WANG Si-ying, HUANG Ming-hai
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 114-119. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.017
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    Standard κ-ε turbulence model, VOF model and Eulerian model were employed to simulate the three dimensional hydraulic characteristics of aerator in sluice tunnel. Free water surface, hydraulic characteristics and cavity characteristics on the aerator, as well as aerated air concentration along the centerline of the bottom of the channel behind the aerator were obtained. Results reveal that the VOF model and Eulerian model can be used to simulate the hydraulic characteristics of aerator and the cavity shape of aeration. In general, Eulerian model is more precise than VOF in simulating the aerator of sluice tunnel. Numerical simulation could improve the efficiency of project design and save cost, and provide guidance for model test. Also the simulation results could be taken as the basis to improve and perfect the model test. The numerical method and research result is a reference for similar engineering.
  • ZHU Feng-shan, DU Pei-wen, FANG Jin-xian
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 120-123. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.018
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    Calculation formulas for the wave factor of hydraulics surface hole gate at Hedi reservoir given in Design Specification for Concrete Gravity Dam are analyzed. The calculations of mean wave height hm by using hypothesis method, successive approximation method and iterative method are complicated with big errors. In view of this, a convenient and accurate method of calculating mean wave height by using MathCAD software is given, and a formula for calculating the position of action point of the wave pressure is proposed. Calculation examples show that the calculation precision has increased by 75mm, and 10mm respectively than the other two methods. The wave pressure and its position of action point are also considered by this method, and the actual load of surface hole gate is reflected.
  • YANG Guo-qiang, SU Xiao-si, WANG Huang, GUO Jin-miao
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 124-127,133. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.019
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    The emerging temperature tracer method has its own unique advantages in accurate calculation of the amount of hydrodynamic exchange in the hyporheic zone, which is always a challenge. On the basis of introducing temperature tracing theory and calculation methods, we calculate the amount of hydrodynamic exchange in the hyporheic zone of the Dakepo Lake as a case study. Results show that during the monitoring period, the magnitude of flow velocity that groundwater recharges lake is between 0~2cm/d, and the amount of total exchange is 2.35cm. In addition, by comparing with the results of hydrodynamic method, we can see that the results of the two methods are close, which indicates that the temperature tracer method has good accuracy for the calculation of pore water flow velocity, and is suitable for the accurate calculation of hydrodynamic exchange capacity in the hyporheic zone.

  • ROCK-SOIL ENGINEERING
  • ZHANG De-heng,SUN Shu-lin,XU Fen-qiang
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 128-133. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.020
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    Laboratory tests were carried out on expansive soil improved with straw ash as additive to research the 3-D free volume change and unconfined compressive strength (UCS) characteristics of expansive soil improved with straw ash. Straw ash content (weight of straw ash/weight of dry soil) at 0%, 10%, 15% and 20% were mixed with expansive soil and then compacted. Tests on the 3-D free volumetric swell strain, vertical swell pressure and unconfined compressive strength were conducted in the presence of maximum dry density and optimum moisture content, and also tests on the volumetric shrinkage strain was conducted in liquid limit state. The linear equation of the optimum content of straw ash was fitted based on the 3-D free volumetric strain and swelling pressure properties of expansive soil, and the optimum content of straw ash was 17%. The test results show that with the increasing of straw ash, the volume strain, plasticity index and swell pressure decreased whereas the UCS increased. There is no remarkable change in the UCS of the samples immediately tested with straw ash, however, curing of 7 days could bring a remarkable increase in the UCS.
  • LIU Jun-xiong,LI Zhang-ming,ZHANG Da-jun
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 134-138,145. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.021
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    The response regularity and reinforcement mechanism of soft soil foundation reinforced by static and dynamic drainage consolidation method are usually obtained by analyzing the pore pressure, soil pressure, settlement, and strength variations under compaction. However there is no precise formula for the effective reinforce depth. In this research, we obtained a precise formula for the effective reinforce depth of soft soil foundation based on the principles of momentum conservation and energy conservation. The contact between hammer and soil is simplified as uniform deceleration linear motion. By comparing the calculated result with the field in-situ monitoring data of an engineering site in Guangzhou, we verified the feasibility of this formula. This research could be a reference for determining the effective reinforce depth of such soft soil foundation.

  • ROCK-SOIL ENGINEERING
  • JIANG Yu-zhou,JIANG Xiao-lan,WANG Rui-hong,ZHU Jie-bing
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 139-145. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.022
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    The global stability of Wudongde double-curvature arch dam is researched by using 3-D geomechanical model in overloading condition. The mechanics behaviors and complex geological structures including discontinuous planes and beddings of dam foundation and abutment are simulated with a model of 1∶300 scale. Through the overloading model test, the deformation characters, failure process, failure pattern and overloading capacity of arch dam are obtained, and the global safety of arch dam and dam foundation is assessed. Furthermore, the displacement fields under normal water-storage level condition and overloading condition are analyzed, relative displacements at typical points on the beddings are obtained, and crack development before and after the failure are described. Results indicate that under design load, the arch dam body and abutments on both sides are stable and the deformation is linear; the overloading factor k1 for crack initiation in dam heel ranges from 1.7 to 2.0, the nonlinear deformation overloading factor k2=3.5~4.0, and the ultimate overloading factor k3=6.0~7.0.
  • GAO Jian-wei, YU Hong-ming, QIAN Yu-zhi, LI Ke
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 146-150,155. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.023
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    To obtain the disintegration features of remolded loess and their relation with different factors, we conducted tests on 32 loess samples of different initial water contents and dry densities by self-developed disintegration tester. The relationship curves of disintegration rate respectively vs. dry density, initial water content and effective void ratio are obtained. On the basis of soil-water characteristic curve(SWCC), the effect of pore structure on disintegration property is analyzed. Results show that under the same initial water content, the disintegration rate attenuates exponentially with the increase of dry density, and the attenuation rate linearly increases with the increase of initial water content; while under the same dry density, the disintegration rate shows a tendency of decreasing with the increase of initial water content, but it is not significant. Furthermore, the relationship between disintegration rate and effective void ratio is researched on the basis of the SWCC and the above obtained relationships. Different pore structures are formed in the process of sample preparation, and the distribution of disintegration rate is apparently divided into zones with the effective void ratio of 8% and 22% as dividing lines.

  • ROCK-SOIL ENGINEERING
  • ZHANG Lu , ZHANG Guang-cheng ,WU Jiang-peng
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 151-155. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.024
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    Deformation of excavation slope can lead to the deformation or even destruction of its nearby buildings, threatening the safety of people’s life and assets. An effective way to prevent such accidents is to have adequate knowledge of the deformation and damage characteristics, along with the inducing factors. Herein we took the excavation slope at the Cultural Square in Badong county as an example, and investigated the site’s external dynamic conditions, inspected the spatial distribution and morphological characteristics of the surface fissures and analyzed its development patterns and mechanical characteristics. The study shows that the complex engineering geological conditions and weak geological environment are internal factors that lead to the deformation of the foundation pit slope; while the excavation is the major external dynamic factor that induces fissures, and precipitation intensifies the deformation of the excavation slope. Furthermore, FLAC software was used to verify the influence of excavation process and precipitation on ground surface deformation, which is consistent with the site investigation result. Finally, corresponding prevention measures are put forward.
  • HYDRAULIC STRUCTURE AND MATERIAL
  • GUO Wen-kang, WANG Shu-yin, LAN Dao-yin
    Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2014, 31(10): 156-158. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2014.10.025
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    To improve the quality control for the concrete production of a large hydropower project in southwest China, we discussed the method of determining the standard value of long-age (28d) hydraulic concrete’s cubic compressive strength and the recommendation control ranges, and then proposed their formulas. Finally, we gave engineering application examples to validate the calculation methods and the results could be used to guide the quality control of hydraulic concrete production.