Fluid solid coupling model based on endochronic damage for roller compacted concrete dam

According to the characteristics of thin-layer rolling and pouring construction technology and the complicated mechanical behavior of the roller compacted concrete dam(RCCD)construction interface,a constitutive model of endochronic damage was established based on the endochronic theory and damage mechanics.The proposed model abandons the traditional concept of elastic-plastic yield surface and can better reflect the real behavior of rolled control concrete.Basic equations were proposed for the fluid solid coupling analysis,and the relationships among the corresponding key physical parameters were also put forward.One three-dimensional finite element method(FEM)program was obtained by studying the FEM type of the seepage-stress coupling intersection of the RCCD.The method was applied to an actual project,and the results show that the fluid solid interaction influences dam deformation and dam abutment stability,which is in accordance with practice.Therefore,this model provides a new method for revealing the mechanical behavior of RCCD under the coupling field.

Influence of construction interfaces on dynamic characteristics of roller compacted concrete dams

To study the influence of construction interfaces on dynamic characteristics of roller compacted concrete dams(RCCDs),mechanical properties of construction interfaces are firstly analyzed. Then, the viscous-spring artificial boundary(VSAB) is adopted to simulate the radiation damping of their infinite foundations, and based on the Marc software, a simplified seismic motion input method is presented by the equivalent nodal loads. Finally, based on the practical engineering of a RCC gravity dam, effects of radiation damping and construction interfaces on the dynamic characteristics of dams are investigated in detail. Analysis results show that dynamic response of the RCC gravity dam significantly reduces about 25% when the radiation damping of infinite foundation is considered. Hot interfaces and the normal cold interfaces have little influence on the dynamic response of the RCC gravity dam.However, nonlinear fracture along the cold interfaces at the dam heel will occur under the designed earthquake if the cold interfaces are combined poorly. Therefore, to avoid the fractures along the construction interfaces under the potential super earthquakes,combination quality of the RCC layers should be significantly ensured.

Auto Identification of Rolling Layers in Roller-Compacted Concrete Dam

A scheme for identifying rolling layers in roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam automatically was presented. First, a conceptual model was developed. Second, by using a computational geometry method, the auto identification of rolling layers and auto matching between rolling compaction machines and rolling layers were realized based on spatial control points. An application to the construction of Guandi RCC dam showed that the auto identification of rolling layers played an important role in ensuring the engineering quality.

Intelligent compaction theory of high roller compacted concrete dam

The concept and realization process of intelligent compaction for the construction of high roller compacted concrete dam were presented,as well as the theory of monitoring and intelligent feedback control.Based on the real-time analysis of the compaction index,a multiple regression model of the dam compactness was established and a real-time estimation method of compaction quality for the entire work area of roller compacted concrete dam was proposed finally.The adaptive adjustment of the rolling process parameters was achieved,with the speed,the exciting force,the roller pass and the compaction thickness meeting the standards during the whole construction process.As a result,the compaction quality and construction efficiency can be improved.The research provides a new way for the construction quality control of roller compacted concrete dam.

Vibration sensitive admixture for roller compacted concrete

In order to further speed up the construction progress,shorten the rolling time and reduce the rolling times of roller compacted concrete after analyzing work of construction progress improvement measures of roller compacted concrete,research on vibration sensitive admixture is carried out and satisfactory results are acquired.The new type vibration sensitive admixture was used in the project of Jinghong hydropower station in Yunnan Province,China.The engineering experimental results show that various indexes have been verified.Meanwhile,the compactness of roller compacted concrete is improved under the same rolling times,the rolling times and the duration time can be reduced under the same compactness requirement in construction practice.

Seepage Mitigation in Hydropower Dams by Optimization in Roller Compacted Concrete Interlayer (Monoliths) Joint Bonding Technology

Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) has gained favorable recognition in hydropower and water resource dam construction. With optimization in construction technology and materials used for RCC Dams, cost is no longer a major disadvantage as compared to environmental impact, that is, wildlife habitat disruption. In as much as it has become optimal for investment in hydropower dam construction, the scourge for dam failure is still eminent, which is as a result of excessive seepage compromising the integrity of the mechanical properties of the dam. The aim of the paper is to highlight successful application methods in joint bonding to avoid excessive seepage and reduce the autogenous healing to a few years of operation. In view of optimization, this paper presents a comprehensive study on the influences of interlayer joints bonding quality from RCC mix performances and how it consolidates the RCC layers to withstand the shear strength along the interface, especially on the high dams. The case study is the RCC dam at the 750 MW Kafue Gorge Lower Hydropower Station. The scope of the study reviews the joint type judged by Modified Maturity Factor (MMF) with joint surface long time exposed in regions with dry and high temperature, technical measures of layer bonding quality control under condition of long time joint surface exposure, effects of joints shear strength and impermeability of the RCC layers when under the conditions of plastic and elasticity. The subtle observations made during the dam construction phases were with respect to the optimal use of materials in relation to RCC mix designs and the basis for equipment calibration for monitoring important data that can be referenced during analysis of shear forces acting on the RCC dam over time.

RCC坝仓面碾压质量与进度的增强现实反馈方法

碾压混凝土(RCC)坝仓面碾压质量与进度等施工信息大多以报表和图片等传统方式反馈传递,不利于施工质量缺陷的及时发现和施工进度的总体把握。针对上述问题,本文基于Tsai两步标定法,提出了一种固定相机三维注册求解方法,实现了施工质量固定型增强现实反馈;结合混合注册,提出了仓面施工进度信息的移动型增强现实反馈表达方法。同时,施工质量信息与施工进度信息基于关系型数据库和建筑信息模型(BIM)进行相互关联,实现了施工信息互补增值。通过系统研发和工程应用检验,本文提出的坐标映射方法在施工区域实际配准最大偏差不超过0.5m,同时该模块响应平均时间为5.06s,满足现场使用精度和时效要求;基于移动增强现实的施工进度反馈模块,手机使用时平均帧率达29.55,帧率大于27时间占比96.17%,满足现场使用流畅度要求。本文基于增强现实(AR)所提出的方法为现场管理人员提供了多视角施工信息表达和反馈渠道。

RCC坝料改进刚度指标及压实质量综合评估研究

有效控制碾压混凝土压实质量是确保大坝安全稳定运行的前提。本文提出了考虑滞后相位角的碾压混凝土坝料改进刚度指标,并给出了滞后相位角的测定方法;结合耦合滞后相位角改进刚度指标、坝料特性参数、碾压参数和频域压实指标,提出了基于XGBoost算法的碾压混凝土压实质量综合评估方法。实例分析表明,改进刚度指标能够更好表征坝料压实质量,综合评估模型的决定系数约为0.86,表明模型精度较高,计算压实度与实测压实度的相对误差平均值为0.47%。本文方法为碾压混凝土坝施工压实质量控制提供了新的有效途径。

Effects of Wood Ash on Properties of Concrete and Flowable Fill

This research investigated the use of wood ash to partially replace cement or sand in conventional concrete, roller compacted concrete (RCC), and flowable fill. The main focus was to determine how the wood ash addition affected the main fresh and hardened properties of these materials. It was found that the wood ash could be successfully incorporated into the conventional concrete. In particular, the wood ash addition not only accelerated the setting, but also improved the early and the 28-day compressive strength of concrete that contained the blast furnace slag. It was also observed that the wood ash could be positively added into RCC to facilitate the compaction and reduce the risk of segregation. In addition, the wood ash can be beneficially introduced into the flowable fill mixtures to facilitate flow, to alleviate bleeding and subsidence, as well as to achieve controlled strength especially when combined with the class C or the class F fly ash.

Back analysis of mechanical parameters of roller compacted concrete dam

In view of the diversity and complexity of mechanical parameters of roller compacted concrete dam(RCCD),the uniform design method,partial least-squares regression(PLS)and least squares support vector machine(LSSVM)were applied to the back analysis of RCCD with the use of the complex nonlinear relationship between dam mechanical parameters and dam displacements.During the process of back analysis,the initial samples of parameters were designed with uniform design method.Then,a transversely isotropic model of RCCD was established by MSC.Marc software.Through this model,training samples of LSSVM model could be obtained.And then,the complex nonlinear relationship between relative values of hydraulic components of dam displacements and mechanical parameters was established.Finally,actual relative values of dam hydraulic components are isolated from the measured data of dam displacements by using PLS.By inputting the isolated relative values into LSSVM model,the back analysis values of RCCD mechanical parameters can be obtained.The example analysis showed that mechanical parameters obtained by the above-mentioned back analysis method are reasonable,and the back analysis method is feasible.

某水库大坝挡水坝段坝后渗漏探测及有限元分析

混凝土坝坝体渗漏影响大坝的安全性和耐久性,危及电器设备正常运行,应及时探查渗漏位置,消除渗漏隐患。为查明某混凝土挡水坝坝后渗漏原因,采用自然电位、跨孔声波、单孔声波、钻孔电视、钻孔取芯、注水试验、压水试验等多种方法对坝体混凝土质量进行检测,并基于检测成果开展有限元分析。检测发现:4号—5号坝段横缝存在渗漏异常,挡水坝段混凝土渗透系数不满足设计抗渗要求,各坝段混凝土存在不同程度蜂窝、离析、空洞和不密实现象,4号坝段520廊道与494廊道存在垂向渗漏通道,5号坝段钻孔之间混凝土存在渗漏通道,且廊道以下及向下游方向混凝土存在渗漏通道。有限元分析结果表明:515 m高程碾压混凝土与常态混凝土交界处为主要渗漏通道。

HIGH-SPEED FLOW EROSION ON A NEW ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE DAM DURING CONSTRUCTION

A new roller compacted concrete dam of Fengman Hydropower Station is to be built in the toe of the old dam,which was identified as a dangerous dam.The new dam during construction would be influenced by the high-speed flow discharged from the old dam,which is an important problem to be considered for the first time in China,and which would affect the construction of the whole project.Therefore,a series of erosion experiments were conducted in this article.A high-speed flow erosion test apparatus was developed for the erosion experiments of the new dam materials.The maximum jet velocity goes up to 40 m/s and the section area of the nozzle is 0.0025 m2.In the process of experiments,the equipment shows a good performance.Erosive wear tests for two types of materials used in the new dam,a roller compacted concrete and a distorted concrete with four kinds of ages were carried out with the flow velocity in the range of 30 m/s-35 m/s.Erosion parameters and erosion laws for the two types of concretes with different ages were determined,and a general relationship between the erosion rate and the flow velocity is obtained as：,with the velocity exponent between 3.33 and 3.93.It is concluded that the erosion resistance of the distorted concrete is better than that of the roller compacted concrete and the mechanical properties of the concretes of over 14 d age are influenced slightly by the water impact.The test results might serve as a practical technique guide for the safety of this project during its construction in the flood season.

双峰寺水库大坝上游柔性防渗设计和施工要点分析

碾压混凝土大坝上游防渗设计和施工是这类坝型需要重视的关键环节,而碾压混凝土层面结合质量直接影响坝体的抗渗性,往往是碾压混凝土大坝防渗的薄弱环节。从碾压混凝土上游防渗设计、表面辅助防渗方案选择、原材料性能和施工要点等方面开展研究,最后选定双峰寺水库大坝上游防渗设计方案,明确施工要点,保证工程顺利实施。

Relationship between compressive and tensile strengths of roller-compacted concrete

The abstract roller-compacted concrete （RCC） is a zero slump concrete comprising the same materials as that of conventional concrete with different proportions. The RCC must be compacted to reach its final form. The effects of hydration and aggregate interlock on its strength are considerable. For similar binder contents, the compressive strength of the RCC is generally higher than that of the conventional concrete; however, the tensile strength of RCC may not be superior to that of the conventional concrete. Adequate tensile strength is necessary to resist fatigue cracking, particularly in pavement applications. However, the compressive strength is frequently used in assessing the quality control and quality assurance of pavements. Therefore, the relationship between the compressive and tensile strengths of the RCC should be analyzed. Unfortunately, only a few studies have been conducted on this relationship. The objective of this study is to identify the difference between the indirect tensile strengths of the RCC and those of the conventional concrete as well as develop relationship equations to evaluate the compressive and tensile strengths. In this study, regression equations are developed to estimate the indirect tensile strengths, which are known as flexural and splitting tensile strengths, using the compressive strength of the RCC. The results show that the flexural strength of the RCC is within the predicted values obtained from the conventional concrete equations for a given compressive strength. In contrast, the splitting tensile strength of the RCC is relatively lower than that of the conventional concrete for the given compressive strength.

碾压混凝土(RCC)在不同水力梯度下渗透和溶蚀特性研究

通过试验获得了碾压混凝土在不同水力梯度下的渗透特性及溶蚀特性 ,结合孔结构测试结果 ,研究了影响碾压混凝土渗透溶蚀特性的因素 ,为解决碾压混凝土在高水力梯度下是否会造成渗透溶蚀破坏提供依据 .

翁结水库碾压混凝土重力坝动力特性及其抗滑稳定分析

重力坝是水利工程中最常用的主要水工建筑物之一,混凝土重力坝在地震作用下的动力稳定是坝工设计中的重要问题.本文以翁结碾压混凝土重力坝为对象,取位于河谷中的7、8号溢流坝段和9号非溢流坝段,建立三维有限元模型,通过计算分析了碾压混凝土重力坝在不同工况下的应力变形规律及抗滑稳定性.结果表明:静力荷载作用下,坝体位移符合重力坝一般规律,坝踵主拉应力范围较小;动力荷载作用下,位移等响应在坝顶达到最大,符合鞭鞘效应特征,同时坝体残余位移较小,坝体在一些部位出现瞬时拉应力超标现象,坝基塑性区未发生贯通;对7、8号坝段和9号坝段在建基面及碾压层面进行抗滑稳定验算,坝体坝基均满足稳定要求.

三峡三期RCC围堰拆除爆破倾倒效果DDA模拟

三峡工程三期RCC围堰采用“以预置集中药室倾倒爆破为主、两端钻孔炸碎爆破为辅”的拆除爆破方案,其中预置集中药室的围堰爆破尤其令人关注.在围堰拆除爆破实施前,应用DDA程序对预置药室按设计顺序依次起爆后,形成围堰倾倒缺口以及围堰倾倒全过程进行了模拟.通过爆破实测振动监测资料分析,围堰倾倒的实际触地时间与模拟触地时间基本一致;通过爆破后水下地形测量,围堰倾倒的缺口形状、倾倒后的形态与模拟计算的结果也基本一致.证明运用DDA程序对三峡三期RCC围堰倾倒爆破效果的爆前预测是成功的,该方法对类似工程的爆破设计、施工和安全防护等具有积极的指导意义.

RCC拱坝的封拱温度与温度荷载研究

在对RCC拱坝封拱温度与温度荷载特点分析的基础上,用4座不同坝高的RCC拱坝分别以坝体多年平均温度和由仿真分析计算得到的蓄水时的实际温度作为温度荷载的计算起点,用有限元等效应力法计算不同坝高的坝体应力,根据计算结果讨论不同坝高时RCC拱坝的封拱温度与温度荷载。计算表明,以多年平均温度作为封拱温度计算温度荷载与仿真方法计算的温度荷载的差距随着坝高的增大而增大。对于100m以上的拱坝应该用仿真分析的方法研究温度荷载,以确定真实的封拱温度;不进行二期水冷和封拱灌浆时,对于100m以上的高拱坝,要进行充分论证,一般坝踵可能会出现较大拉应力而引起坝踵开裂;对于RCC高拱坝应采用冷却水管和分缝相结合的方式,在蓄水前通过二期水冷使坝体温度下降到设计封拱温度后进行封拱灌浆,以减小运行期的温度荷载。

生长连接模型在RCC施工期温度场仿真分析中的应用

在碾压混凝土(RCC)结构的施工过程中,温控分析是专家学者关注的重点之一。根据RCC薄层浇筑的特点,人们采用层合单元进行网格划分,能有效减少计算模型的节点和单元数;但层合单元模拟浇筑过程需要进行网格重组,且在薄层新浇混凝土与相邻老混凝土的连接部位,层合单元无法直接应用,这些都增加了仿真分析的难度。从有限元单元技术出发,提出的生长连接模型能有效模拟RCC结构的连续浇筑过程,并避免了网格重组,同时解决了新老混凝土单元的连接问题,在保证计算精度的同时提高了计算效率。通过对典型RCC大坝工程施工期温度场的仿真分析,验证了生长连接模型的有效性、合理性。

不同VC值下基于压实功的RCC碾压参数控制标准确定方法

碾压混凝土(RCC)的压实质量主要由VC值及各施工碾压参数(碾压机静压力、激振力、行驶速度、碾压遍数等)控制。若对单个碾压参数分别加以控制,不但会增加控制难度,而且由于现场施工情况的多变性,不易保证压实质量。本文基于压实功这一综合反映施工碾压参数的指标,利用自主研制的多参数可调式RCC碾压模拟试验装置,开展了不同VC值下RCC碾压试验,分别建立了考虑VC值的改进单位体积压实功与RCC本体压实密度、改进单位面积压实功与层面抗剪强度比的关系模型,进而提出了基于压实功的不同VC值下碾压参数控制标准的确定方法。结果表明:所建立的关系模型相关性良好,利用提出方法确定的碾压遍数标准与实际施工基本一致,从而可为应对现场VC值变化情况下的RCC碾压参数的动态调整提供依据和途径。