Analytic Solution of Elasto-Plastic Stress in Infinite Slope under Uniform Load

According to the Mohr-Coulomb yield criterion, the stress field of the infinite slope is derived under a vertical uniform load q on the top of the slope. It is indicated that elastic and elasto-plastic states would occur in the slope. When q is smaller than the critical load, q(p), the slope is in the elastic state. If q equals q(p), the slope is in the critical state, and the plastic deformation would occur along the critical angle. With the increase of q, the plastic zone would extend, and the slope is in the elasto-plastic State. If q equals limit load, the slope is in the limit equilibrium state. The slope may be divided into three zones. Some charts of the critical angle, the critical and limit load coefficients are presented in this paper.

Research on Water-Taking Characteristics of Huanghua Power Plant Reach

In this paper the water-taking characteristics of the first,the second and the third stage of theHuanghua Power Plant are studied by numerical model and physical model.The results show that the pres-ent inlet channel only satisfies the supply need of the first stage of the power plant.If the riverbed of the in-let reach is properly dredged,the need of water supply for the third stage of the power plant could be met.

Numerical Modeling on Suspended Sediment Transportation in the Hangzhou Bay

In this paper the characteristics of tidal flow and seasonal variation of seidment content in the Hangzhou Bay and their affecting factors are studied. Field investigations and data analysis indicate that the sediment movement is mainly influenced by the Yangtze estuary and the sediment of the Yangtze estuary is induced by wind wave and tidal flow. Owing to the variation of dynamic conditions, the instantaneous sediment content is controlled by tidal flow, wind wave, depth of water and tidal range synthetically. A sediment content relationship formula is established with related factors. A non-equilibrium 2-dimensional numerical model of suspended sediment transportation is set up, and the finite element method is applied. The computation results of the model is in accordance with field data.

Effect of Sacrificial Anode Protection for Steel Pipe Piles at Dandong Port

The sacrificial anode protection system for the steel pipe piles of the 3rd berth of Dandong; wharf at Dandong port has operated for eight years. In this paper, the program design and the protection effect of the sacrificial anode protection system are presented. The results of various inspections show that the piles are protected very satisfactorily.

Wave-Current Propagation over a Frictional Topography

In this paper the parabolic approximation model based on mild-slope equation is used to study wave propagation over a slowly varying and frictional topography under wave-current interaction. A governing equation considering the friction effects is derived by the authors for the first time. A simplified form for the rate of wave energy dissipation is presented on the basis of the wave-current action conservation equation and the bottom friction model given by Yoo and O'connor (1987). Examples reveal that the present computational method can be used for the calculation of wave elements for actual engineering projects with large water areas.

Study on Coastal Protection Engineering in the Area of Abandoned Yellow River Mouth

This paper reviews the history of coast evolution and coastal protection in the area of the abandoned Yellow River mouth in Jiangsu Province, analyzes the erosion characteristics and dynamic environment, evaluates the efficiency of coastal protection engineering works and designs the dimensions of the main seadike and offshore submerged dam. A gerneral scheme of shore protection for this area is proposed.

Structural Types of Sea Embankment and Their Stability Analysis

In this paper based on investigation on the structural types of sea embankments in the southeast coastal area of China, as well as the related tidal stages, waves and strength of marine soils, the finite element method (FEM) calculations for seepage flow stability, including the overall stability against sliding and local stability of sloping surface under the action of tidal stage and waves are carried out. A comparison of the computational results of FEM for single circular slip, composite circular slip and geogrid reinforcement against sliding shows that for calculation of stability against sliding of marine soft soil foundation it is even more reasonable to use the composite circular slip. The stability of sloping type sea embankment against sliding is slightly better than that of the vertical face type; for the combination of three defences (wave, scour and seepage defences) the sea embankment structural type of a composite cross section with a platform should be a good one, but it still should be suitable to local conditions. For the local stability of riprap slope blocks and wall face loose masonry blocks, according to the analyses of wave-induced seepage flow fields, calculating formulas are given and they are verified by model test on block stability of breakwaters.

A Numerical Model for Typhoon Surges

In this paper a simple and efficient implicit finite-difference scheme is used for depth-averaged two-dimensional storm surge model. This finite-difference scheme is simpler and more efficient than the widely-used ADI scheme. Accuracy analysis and stability analysis indicate that the scheme has two-order accuracy and is unconditionally stable when the grid size is constant. The present analysis results show that the scheme is of higher numerical accuracy than that introduced by Maa (1990). After tested by ideal models, a calculation example of a real typhoon surge is carried out, the results of the numerical simulation coincide well with the observed data and the accuracy is sufficient for engineering applications.