Analysis of working behavior of Jinping-I Arch Dam during initial impoundment

To study the stress, deformation, and seepage pressure during the initial impoundment of the Jinping-I Arch Dam, monitoring analysis and numerical calculation were used in a dam behavior analysis that focused on the working behavior of the dam during the late period of the initial impoundment up to the end of November 2014. The numerical calculation was performed based on feedback analysis of the deformation and stress of the arch dam through inversion of the elastic moduli(E) of the dam body and foundation, using a three-dimensional finite element model for the linear elastic material of the arch dam. The main monitoring indices presented insignificant changes in the late period of the initial impoundment, and the results of feedback analysis were consistent with monitoring results. Analysis results also show that the deformations of the dam body and dam foundation were within the design range; the dam stress distributions were normal, with values lower than the design control criteria; and the seepage flows through the dam body and dam foundation were lower than the design drainage capacity of the deep-well pump house, demonstrating that the Jinping-I Arch Dam was in good working condition, and the initial impoundment had been successfully completed. The results of the working behavior analysis of the Jinping-I hydropower project during the initial impoundment can provide references for safe operation of similar projects.

The effect of large reservoirs impoundment to the spatial and temporal variations of regional crustal deformation in Hubei Province, China

The total capacity of Three Gorges Reservoir（TGR） and Danjiangkou Reservoir（DJR） is large and has significant seasonal fluctuations, which give rise to crustal instability. In this research, we focus on studying the temporal and spatial variation of crustal deformation in Hubei Province caused by reservoir impoundment of TGR and DJR.The Digital Elevation Model, historical hydrological information, GPS monitoring data and load-induced deformation model are combined to monitor the crustal deformation. The modeled results indicate that in the trapezoidal area between the TGR and DJR, the average vertical deformations at different latitudes have different variation tendencies. The vertical deformation modulus and fluctuation amplitude are larger at the latitude of 33 N/32.5 N from 2003 to 2006 and at the latitude of 31 N/32.5 N from 2008 to 2014, while the latter are much larger than the former. Moreover, from2008 to 2014, the frequency and the intensity of seismic activities are all enhanced significantly in this region. The modeled results at the GPS sites are consistent with the vertical displacement of GPS monitoring results in trends and the waveform. It can be inferred that the seasonal deformation is elastic. The horizontal deformation components have the same variation trends with that at each GPS monitoring station,which demonstrates that the whole region is moving toward the southeast. The spatial variation of crustal deformation demonstrates that the impoundment of TGR in2003 causes significant vertical displacements, with the maximum modulus of 32 mm downward located in Xiangjiang River＇s estuary. When the water storage increases, the maximum value will become larger, and the location will move toward the upstream.Besides, the earthquakes occurred more frequently in the region with maximum deformation modulus.

Effective stress law for rock masses and its application in impoundment analysis based on deformation reinforcement theory

Reservoir impoundment is related to several hydraulic engineering concerns,including irreversible valley contractions,landslides and reservoir-induced earthquakes.However,these phenomena,such as valley contractions,are hardly to be explained by the conventional method.The scientific understanding of water effects during impoundment and their hazards to hydraulic structure are needed.The effective stress law for fissured rock masses is introduced in the elasto-plastic model employing the Drucker-Prager criterion and implemented in the three dimension(3D)nonlinear finite element method(FEM)program Three-dimensional FINite Element(TFINE).The slope deforms towards river-way during impoundment since the increasing pore pressure in fissures changes stress state and leads to additional plastic deformation in the rock materials.The value of Biot coefficient and the influence of water on rock materials are discussed in detail.Thus,the mechanism of slope deformation during the impoundment of Jinping-I arch dam is revealed,and the deformation is accurately measured.The application of the effective stress law provides a method to consider stress assessment,deformation evaluation and stability estimate of hydraulic structures during the impoundment process.This is a beneficial exploration and an improvement of hydraulic engineering design.

The analysis on reservoir sediment deposition and downstream river channel scouring after impoundment and operation of TGP

According to the measured data after impoundment and operation of the Three Gorges Reservoir,the reservoir sediment deposition and downstream river channel scouring are described briefly and compared with the research results achieved in the demonstration stage.It is indicated through analysis that the reservoir sediment deposition and downstream river channel scouring during 8-year impoundment and operation are still within the original forecast,so the original forecasting results are feasible.The further observation and comparison should be conducted because the comparison between the observed data and the original forecast is not so sufficient in time and the prototype observation and related research work should be strengthened in the future.

Earthquake dynamic response behavior of Xiangchong valley type tailings impoundment in Yunnan, China

Tailings impoundments can potentially collapse due to damage caused by earthquakes,which has frequently occurred around the world.This study takes the proposed valley type tailings impoundment in Yunnan as the research object to analyze the dynamic response behavior under earthquake action with both numerical simulation and physical model test(1:300).The results of both tests show that the dynamic response of the valley type tailings impoundment is characterized by"medium stiffness effect",in other words,in a certain range,the"softer"the unsaturated tailings sand is,the more energy it can dissipate,which leads the decrease of the value of the acceleration amplification factor.In addition,the peak acceleration of the monitoring points increases with the vertical elevation,which indicates that the"elevation amplification effect"exists in the tailings impoundment dynamic response.The middle part of the outer side of the raised embankment reacts more sensitive than the crest,which is similar to the slope dynamic response.The starter dam reacts sensitively under the earthquake excitation,which should be given more attention during the seismic design.The dynamic response rules reflected by the numerical simulation are consistent with the results monitored on the physical model test,although there are some differences between their values.The dynamic response rules of the valley type tailings impoundment can provide basis for the design of the similar projects in this region.

Gravity change and its mechanism after the first water impoundment in Three Gorges Project

In this paper we have analyzed precise gravity survey and gravity effects resulted from water loading, crustal deformation, ground water level change and precipitation before and after the water impoundment in the Three Gorges Reservoir. We found that： ① In dam area of the reservoir, gravity effect resulted from water load increase is the most significant, maximum gravity change is 200×10^-8 m/s^2, but this effect is limited in amplitude and range. Gravity change can be observed about 5 km offshore. The gravity change caused by ground water level change is regional; and the impact of precipitation on it should not be neglected. ② At head area of the reservoir, the maximum gravity change is near Xiangxi. Monitoring the variation of gravity field and further study should continue in the future.

Stability analysis of bank slope under conditions of reservoir impounding and rapid drawdown

Stability of an ancient landslide in a reservoir area is analyzed by using centrifugal model tests, soil laboratory tests and numerical analysis. Special attention is paid to variation in water level, simulation of large-scale heterogeneous prototype slope, and strength reduction of sliding zone soils after slope sliding. The results of centrifugal model test show that reservoir impounding can reduce sliding resistance at the slope toe, followed by toe collapsing and front cracking of slope. Rapid drawdown can produce hydrodynamic pressure towards reservoir at the front of slope. Deformation is observed in the middle and upper slope, which reduces the slope stability further and forms the pull-typed landslide trend. Reinforcement of slope toe is effective for preventing the progressive failure. The results of laboratory test show that slope toe sliding will lead to the redistribution of soil density and moisture content, which will reduce the shear strength of soil in sliding zone, and the cohesion of immersed soil is reduced gradually and finally vanishes with time. The numerical results show that the strength reduction method used in finite element method (FEM) is very effective in capturing the progressive failure induced by reservoir water level fluctuations, and the evolution of failure surface derived from numerical simulation is very similar to that observed in centrifugal model test.

Evaluation of behaviors of earth and rockfill dams during construction and initial impounding using instrumentation data and numerical modeling

In this study,the behavior of Gavoshan dam was evaluated during construction and the first impounding.A two-dimensional（2D） numerical analysis was conducted based on a finite difference method on the largest cross-section of the dam using the results of instrument measurements and back analysis.These evaluations will be completed in the case that back analysis is carried out in order to control the degree of the accuracy and the level of confidence of the measured behavior since each of the measurements could be controlled by comparing it to the result obtained from the numerical model.Following that,by comparing the results of the numerical analysis with the measured values,it is indicated that there is a proper consistency between these two values.Moreover,it was observed that the dam performance was suitable regarding the induced pore water pressure,the pore water pressure ratio r;,settlement,induced stresses,arching degree,and hydraulic fracturing probability during the construction and initial impounding periods.The results demonstrated that the maximum settlement of the core was 238 cm at the end of construction.In the following 6 years after construction（initial impounding and exploitation period）,the accumulative settlement of the dam was 270 cm.It is clear that 88% of the total settlement of the dam took place during dam construction.The reason is that the clay core was smashed in the wet side,i.e.the optimum moisture content.Whereas the average curving ratio was 0.64 during dam construction; at the end of the initial impounding,the maximum amount of curving ratio in the upstream was 0.81,and the minimum（critical） amount in the downstream was 0.52.It was also concluded that this dam is safe in comparison with the behaviors of other similar dams in the world.

Socioeconomic Impact of Small Water Impounding Projects in Quirino Province, Philippines

The study was conducted to determine the socioeconomic impact two (2) Small Water Impounding Projects (SWIPs) namely Burgos SWIP in Cabarroguis and Divisoria Norte SWIP in Maddela, both in the Province of Quirino, Philippines. The study made use of structured questionnaire to gather the socio-demographic profile and determined the socioeconomic impact of the SWIPs to the farmer-beneficiaries. Most of the farmer-beneficiaries of Burgos and Divisoria Norte SWIPs are male, 40 - 59 years old, married, have below four household members, Roman Catholic, high school graduates and some are members of cooperatives. They are rice farmers, and have attended one to two training courses related to farming and own a 1.00 to 1.99 hectares farm. “Utilization of water in the reservoir for other purposes like wallowing pool for carabaos” and “integration of fish production and livestock raising” were the identified benefits at the farmer’s level while “introduction of new techniques in farming by the Local Government Units,” “availability of cheap fish and additional income as a result of integration of fish production” and “construction of better roads” were the identified benefits at the community level. The SWIPs have positive impact as confirmed by the increase in the annual mean yield and in the annual gross income of the farmer-beneficiaries. It contributed a significant increase of 2.14 tons/year in the mean yield generating an additional income of PhP 32,113.64 for Burgos SWIP. On the other hand, it contributed a significant increase of 2.08 tons/year giving an additional income of PhP 31,313.60 for Divisoria Norte farmer-beneficiaries. The result of this study will provide strategic information to policy makers of agricultural and irrigation agencies on the existing weaknesses of irrigation systems in the country and determine in a more quantifiable terms level of potential improvement and investment targets.

三峡库区蓄水前后夏季小时降水变化特征

利用国家气象信息中心小时降水资料,结合三峡库区地形的多样性,分析了库区蓄水前(1992—2002年)和蓄水后(2003—2021年)夏季(6—8月)小时降水时空变化以及不同类型强降水事件(HRE)变化特征。结果表明:蓄水后小时降水的降水量和频次减少,而强度增加;降水变化存在明显的地理分布规律,降水量、频次、强度在库区中北部增加,且多位于长江以北地区;降水量、频次在库区西南部减少,强度在库区中南部和西北部减弱,且多位于31°N以南。蓄水前后小时降水的日变化峰值时间位相的空间差异程度表现为降水强度>降水量>降水频次;蓄水后降水量、频次、强度呈增加趋势的站点增多,且降水量和强度的日变化峰值时间位相在高海拔山区具有位相前移特征。蓄水前后各等级小时降水的降水概率和降水占比变化不明显,其中降水概率在(0.1,0.5)mm等级最大,≥20 mm等级最小;降水占比在(1,5)mm等级最大,(0.1,0.5)mm等级最小,≥20 mm等级约为15%。蓄水后小时降水的日变化特征更加明显,其中≥20 mm等级的小时降水量和频次的双峰结构更为突出,其他等级的小时降水量和频次的峰值时间范围有扩大趋势,而各等级小时降水强度的次日尺度波动更频繁。蓄水前后HRE均是短历时型最多,长历时型最少,且短历时型HRE多开始于下午,中历时型和长历时型HRE多开始于夜间;蓄水后有利于HRE维持,短历时型HRE在中午和下午开始的概率增加,中历时型和长历时型HRE在清晨开始的概率增加。

基于谈判博弈的三峡梯级蓄水期多目标调度

汛后蓄水期是三峡梯级防洪向兴利调度转换的重要时间窗口,不合理的蓄水调度将对梯级防洪、发电兴利、生态效益造成不利影响。本文以发电量最大、防洪库容占用比最小以及修正流量偏差最小作为三峡梯级蓄水期调度目标构建优化调度模型,进而引入谈判博弈模型将各个调度目标作为不同谈判主体,通过逐步缩减各调度目标期望效益值进行多轮谈判,最终得到纳什均衡调度方案。实例计算表明,应用谈判博弈模型能够求解得出三峡梯级蓄水期不同调度主体的最优蓄水调度方案,同时该蓄水调度方案也能够达到其他调度主体期望效益值,被其他目标主体所接受。研究成果可为三峡梯级多目标调度决策提供新的思路。

考虑碳减排的水库多目标提前蓄水调度研究

针对当前的水库提前蓄水调度研究尚未考虑碳减排问题,本文基于水库碳排放和有机碳埋藏因子法,构建了考虑碳减排的水库提前蓄水调度模型,采用基于熵权重的逼近理想解排序法(TOPSIS)对提前蓄水调度方案进行了多目标评价,以优选调度方案,在三峡水库开展了实例研究。研究结果表明:三峡水库从9月1日起蓄,于9月30日逐步蓄至167 m的调度方案最优,相较于原设计方案,在不增加防洪风险的前提下,多年平均发电量增加29.91亿kW·h(8.80%),弃水量减少26.03亿m^(3)(27.51%),碳排放量减少69.26亿g(3.94%),有机碳埋藏量增加1.93亿g(1.28%),温室气体的CO_(2)碳当量减少235.48亿g(3.85%),提前蓄水方案可显著提升三峡水库发电量、供水保障能力和减少碳排放量。本研究为水库提前蓄水的水碳协同调度提供了技术支撑。

上游法筑坝尾矿沉积规律及固结情况预测

以马家田尾矿库为工程背景,通过现场钻探取样进行室内颗分实验,结合尾砂结构特征、“分形-分维”理论进行综合分析,研究尾矿颗粒在整体沉积过程中的沉积规律,并以研究的沉积规律为理论依据,将尾矿库划分为6个固结区,对尾矿库固结程度进行计算与预测。研究结果表明:尾矿库坝前多沉积尾粉砂,坝尾多沉积尾粉质黏土,呈“坝前粗、坝中粗细交替、坝尾细”的沉积特征。尾矿颗粒在垂向上呈“下细上粗”、水平上呈“由粗到细”的沉积规律。尾矿粗细颗粒含量整体分布均匀,其中,粗粒尾矿的中值粒径d_(50)变化有规律,细粒尾矿的中值粒径d_(50)变化规律不明显,尾粉土分选差异性较大。尾矿库的主固结已完成,次固结相对变形较小,且最小固结度为0.27。

尾矿污染地下水管控修复技术与实例分析

尾矿库因势能高、尾矿量大且组分复杂等特点而成为重点环境监管对象。本文分析了尾矿污染地下水的成因与特征,梳理了管控修复技术,总结了不同技术的特点及适用场景,介绍了典型的技术应用案例,并展望了未来的技术发展方向。指出,“堵、截、隔、治”的组合手段是治理尾矿污染地下水的重要措施,可为尾矿库地下水污染的风险管控和修复提供参考。

金沙江干热河谷典型水电开发对局地气候的影响

[目的]探究水电开发对局地气候的影响,是预防和减轻水电开发可能带来的负面效应,实现能源的可持续发展与环境保护的重要保障。[方法]选取金沙江中游的龙开口、观音岩及下游的溪洛渡、向家坝4个典型水电站,运用气候倾向率、M-K趋势检验和小波分析等方法,定量分析了中下游水电局地气温、降水在蓄水前后的月、季、年变化及在水电开发中的突变情况和周期性特征。[结果](1)蓄水后,水电站对河谷内最高温起抑制作用,最低温起抬升作用;夏季和秋季,下游水电站发挥了降温作用,月平均气温2,6,7,9,10,11月下降显著,而中游水电站调温作用不明显,仅7月平均气温略有下降。(2)蓄水后,各季节降水量均有增加,在4,8,9月增加显著,增幅为0.71~27.95 mm。(3)气温、降水与水电开发相关,中下游水电站的气温、降水在开发中和蓄水后发生不同时间的突变。(4)气温和降水在小波变化周期上呈现相似的特征,蓄水后,局地降水呈现出更显著的周期性,并且具有一定稳定性。[结论]不同时间尺度上,水电开发在不同河段上影响局地气温和降水的程度不同,受到地理位置、周边环境及蓄水时长的多重因素制约。

2002—2021年雅砻江锦屏一级水电站库区NDVI时空变化及其与气候因子的相关性

利用长时间序列的MODIS遥感影像和气象数据,应用归一化植被覆盖度指数(NDVI)、趋势分析、Mann-Kendall统计检验法、相关分析等方法,分析了2002—2021年雅砻江锦屏一级水电站库区植被覆盖的时空分布和变化趋势,对植被覆盖度的变化突变点进行识别,探讨了区域植被覆盖度与气候的关系,解释了可能导致植被覆盖度变化的原因。结果表明:1)近20年来,锦屏一级水电站库区NDVI总体呈增长趋势,海拔3000~3500 m是区域内NDVI最高的区间,NDVI呈现减少主要为近库区沿岸海拔2500 m以下区域,呈现增加的主要集中在库区西南部、西北部及东北部海拔2500~3500 m区域;2)锦屏一级水电站库区蓄水前10年植被覆盖度增加速度低于蓄水后10年的植被覆盖度增加速度,并在蓄水完成的2014年出现了转折点;3)锦屏一级水电站库区植被覆盖度的变化与湿度、降水相关,区域内生态保护与恢复工程和库区防护林营造工程的实施也起到了一定成效。

A stability evaluation method for deep-seated toppling in the upper Lancang river,Southwestern China

Deep-seated toppling in the upper reaches of the Lancang River,southwest China involves deformations exceeding 100 m in depth.The slope deformation is initiated by river downcutting and evolves distinctive characteristics with a depth of river incision.In this study,we propose a system for evaluating the stability of deep-seated toppled slopes in different evolutionary stages.This system contains identification criteria for each evolutionary stage and provides the corresponding stability evaluation methods.Based on the mechanical and kinematic analysis of slope blocks,the specific stage of slope movement can be identified in the field through outcrop mapping,in situ tests,surface displacement monitoring,and adit and borehole explorations.The stability evaluation methods are established based on the limiting equilibrium theory and the strain compatibility between the undisturbed zone and the toppled zone.Finally,several sample slopes in different evolution stages have been investigated to verify the applicability and accuracy of the proposed stability evaluation system.The results indicate that intense tectonic activity and rapid river incision lead to a maximum principal stress ratio exceeding 10 near the slope surface,thus triggering widespread toppling deformations along the river valley.When considering the losses of joint cohesion during the further rotation process,the safety factor of the slope drops by 7%e28%.The self-stabilization of toppling deformation can be recognized by the layer symmetry configuration after the free rotation of the deflected layers.Intensely toppled rock blocks mainly suffer sliding failures beyond the layer symmetry condition.The factor of safety of the K73 rockslide decreased from 1.17 to 0.87 by considering the development of the potential sliding surface and the toesaturated zone.

金沙江上游巴塘水电站水库初期蓄水方案研究

巴塘水电站是金沙江上游河段13级电站中的第9级,其投产发电对于促进地方社会经济发展和移民脱贫致富具有重要意义。水库蓄水是水电站投产发电前的关键一步,笔者以巴塘水电站为研究对象,利用拉格朗日差值公式进行建模,提出了一种基于多因素综合分析的方案,以最大限度地减少对当地环境的影响,并提出了相应的管理措施,以确保电站的安全稳定运行。

Large-scale toppling slope under water level fluctuation of reservoir:A case of Yunnan Province,China

Landslides induced by reservoir inundation are common in Southwest China,negatively influencing hydropower stations.TheWunonglong hydropower station dam was constructed in the upper reaches of the Lancang River,accordingly causing the water level at the Lajinshengu slope to increase by 30 m.A tension crack with a visible depth of 8 m was observed in the upper sector of the Lajinshengu slope after reservoir impoundment for 170 d.In the following days,numerous cracks appeared on the surface of the slope,and the maximum displacement of the slope reached 3.22 m.Then,a large-scale active deformation body within the Lajinshengu slope formed with an area of 2.62×10^(5)m^(2)and a volume of 1.65×10^(7)m^(3).Detailed field investigations,on-site monitoring,and centrifugal model tests were carried out to analyze the surface features,deformation characteristics,and failure mechanism of the Lajinshengu slope.The results show that the slope is an ancient landslide,divided into two parts(i.e.zone A and zone B)by the gully.Zone B is a traction landslide caused by the displacement of zone A.The longterm inundation weakens the soft rock at the slope foot,intensifying the toppling of bedrock and consequently triggering the sliding of the overburden in zone A.The failure mode of the Lajinshengu slope is a typical case of toppling-sliding failure,and the underlying rock toppling drives the overlying sliding.In addition,early identification methods for toppling deformation covered by overburdened soil were proposed based on monitoring data and deformation signs.

某金属矿区尾矿库水环境治理方案

为了解决金属矿区“磺水”污染的突出问题,采集了陕西省某金属矿区尾矿库废水,分析其水质现状,结合废水污染特点、废水处理方法和废水处理经济性等因素,提出合理的处理工艺。结果发现:尾矿库废水中NH_(3)-N、COD、F^(-)、SS、Zn、Cr^(6+)存在不同程度超标,但“磺水”产生的主要原因是由于Fe^(3+)生成的沉淀。提出了“中和+曝气+沉淀”处理工艺,Fe^(2+)将Cr^(6+)还原为Cr^(3+),Fe^(2+)被氧化为Fe^(3+),Cr^(3+)和Fe^(3+)最终分别转化为Cr(OH)_(3)沉淀、Fe(OH)_(3)沉淀,废水中的Fe^(3+)和Cr^(6+)被有效去除,实现达标排放。