Optimal parameter selection for qualitative regional erosion risk monitoring:A remote sensing study of SE Ethiopia

Arid and semi-arid regions are susceptible to high levels of erosion. A rapid and cost effective methodological erosion assessment for these regions is required to describe and monitor the processes that control erosion. This study uses remote sensing to describe the contribution of several factors that control erosion. Topography, land use, vegetation density, soil properties and climatic proxies are used to determine erosion risk and to provide basic maps of water and soil conservation practices. A hierarchical decision tree is used to sum and combine the weight of parameters controlling the erosion. The assigned weights of each spatial unit express the susceptibility to erosion. We focus on the catchment basin of the Maleka Wakena reservoir, located in the southeastern portion of the main Ethiopian Rift, where erosion is the major environmental problem. Three different combinations of the dominant controlling factors are yielded in this study. In order to optimize the qualitative erosion risk assessment, each combination is discussed and evaluated depending on the contribution of parameters involved in the erosion process.

Propagation of plane P-waves at interface between elastic solid and unsaturated poroelastic medium

A linear viscoporoelastic model is developed to describe the problem of reflection and transmission of an obliquely incident plane P-wave at the interface between an elastic solid and an unsaturated poroelastic medium, in which the solid matrix is filled with two weakly coupled fluids （liquid and gas）. The expressions for the amplitude reflection coefficients and the amplitude transmission coefficients are derived by using the potential method. The present derivation is subsequently applied to study the energy conversions among the incident, reflected, and transmitted wave modes. It is found that the reflection and transmission coefficients in the forms of amplitude ratios and energy ratios are functions of the incident angle, the liquid saturation, the frequency of the incident wave, and the elastic constants of the upper and lower media. Numerical results are presented graphically. The effects of the incident angle, the frequency, and the liquid saturation on the amplitude and the energy reflection and transmission coefficients are discussed. It is verified that in the transmission process, there is no energy dissipation at the interface.

Numerical simulation of triaxial compression test for brittle rock sample using a modified constitutive law considering degradation and dilation behavior

The understanding of the rock deformation and failure process and the development of appropriate constitutive models are the basis for solving problems in rock engineering. In order to investigate progressive failure behavior in brittle rocks, a modified constitutive model was developed which follows the principles of the continuum damage mechanics method. It incorporates non-linear Hoek-Brown failure criterion, confining pressure-dependent strength degradation and volume dilation laws, and is able to represent the nonlinear degradation and dilation behaviors of brittle rocks in the post-failure region. A series of triaxial compression tests were carried out on Eibenstock(Germany) granite samples. Based on a lab data fitting procedure, a consistent parameter set for the modified constitutive model was deduced and implemented into the numerical code FLAC3 D. The good agreement between numerical and laboratory results indicates that the modified constitutive law is well suited to represent the nonlinear mechanical behavior of brittle rock especially in the post-failure region.

Using true‑triaxial stress path to simulate excavation‑induced rock damage:a case study

This study presents an example illustrating the role of in situ 3D stress path method in simulating the roof damage development observed in the Mine-by tunnel at Underground Research Laboratory(URL)located in Manitoba,Canada.The 3D stress path,at the point 1 cm in the crown of the Mine-by tunnel,was applied to a cubic Lac du Bonnet(LdB)granite sample to further understand the roof damage process and the associated seismicity.After careful calibrations,a numerical model was used to reproduce the experiment,which produced similar seismicity processes and source mechanisms.Acoustic emission(AE)events obtained from laboratory and numerical modeling were converted to locations in relation to the tunnel face and were compared to the feld microseismicity(MS)occurring in the upper notch region of the Mine-by tunnel.The crack development and damage mechanism are carefully illustrated.The diference between tests and feld monitoring was discussed.The intermediate principal stress(σ_(2))unloading process was carried out in numerical simulation to investigate its role in rock damage development.The results clearly showedσ_(2)could play a signifcant role both in damage development and failure mode.It should be considered when predicting the damage region in underground excavations.This study highlights the potential role of laboratory and numerical stress path tests to investigate fracture processes and mechanisms occurring during engineering activities such as tunnel excavation.

Slope stability of increasing height and expanding capacity of south dumping site of Hesgoula coal mine:a case study

This paper is devoted to improve the containment capacity of the Hesgoula south dumping site.The general geology of the dumping site was obtained through geological surveys.Physico-mechanical properties of silty clay and bedrock layers that have a large impact on the stability of the dump were measured by direct shear tests and triaxial tests in laboratory.Then ultimate bearing capacity of the substrate were analyzed and calculated.This paper proposed three capacity expansion and increase plans and used GeoStudio software for comparison.Through computation of the stability of the dump site slope after capacity expansion and increase for each plan,the capacity expansion plan was determined.The capacity expansion and increase plan will solve the problem of the current insufficient containment capacity of the Hesgoula south dumping site,which is of great significance for saving mine transportation costs,improving work efficiency,and reducing grassland occupation.

Generate Reservoir Depths Mapping by Using Digital Elevation Model: A Case Study of Mosul Dam Lake, Northern Iraq

Not many bathymetric maps are available for many lakes and reservoirs in developing countries. Usually the bathymetric mapping requires investment in expensive equipment and fieldwork, both of which are not accessible in these countries. This work demonstrates the ability to develop bathymetric map of Mosul Lake by using a digital elevation model (DEM). The depths model of the lake was designed through the use of three main stages;a coastline extraction, dataset interpolation and a triangular irregular network model. The normalized difference water index (NDWI) was used for automatic delineation of the lake coastline from satellite images. The ordinary kriging interpolation with a stable model was used to interpolate the water depths dataset. Finally a triangulated irregular network (TIN) model was used to visualize the resulting interpolation model. Calculated values of area and volume of a TIN model during 2011 were compared with values of supposed initial operation of the reservoir. The differences of water volume storage between these stages at 321 m water level was about 0.81 × 109 m3, where the lake lost around 10% of storage value. Also the results of depths lake model show that the change in water storage between March and July 2011 was about 3.08 × 109 m3.

Dispute over Water Resource Management—Iraq and Turkey

As a downstream region, Iraq was ranked among the richest Middle Eastern countries with regards to water resources. The world witnessed the emergence of a magnificent ancient civilization that largely relied on agriculture with extraordinary irrigation systems. However, during the last decade, Iraq began to suffer dramatically from inadequate water shares, desertification, and several other environmental issues due to the absence of proper resource management and, not least, various political conflicts. Numerous global water wars, particularly ones involving developing countries, reflect the importance of water shares and potential demand for water. Iraq, Turkey, and Syria, riparian watercourse countries, have engaged in a long-term water dispute that continues to yield no end through mutual agreement. This present work highlights the major events of this dispute, evaluates the causes and current water challenges, and provides a comprehensive solution through the establishment of the Iraqi Water Security Council.

Lattice Boltzmann modeling for tracer test analysis in a fractured Gneiss aquifer

Fractured Gneiss aquifers present a challenge to hydrogeologists because of their geological complexity. Interpretation methods which can be applied to porous media cannot be applied to fractured Gneiss aquifers because flow and transport occur in fractures, joints, and conduits. In contrast, the rock matrix contribution to groundwater flow is not very important in Gneiss aquifers. Sodium chloride was injected into groundwater flow under steady state condition as tracer to determine transport parameters which are needed for transport modeling. QTRACER2 was used to evaluate the tracer test data. Lattice Boltzmann method was applied to simulate flow and tracer transport through a fracture zone in Gneiss. Experimental tracer data and the numerical solution by lattice Boltzmann method are compared. In general, the results indicate that a 2D Lattice Boltzmann model is able to simulate solute transport in fractured gneiss aquifer at field scale level.

The Effect of Microstructural and Geometric Inhomogeneities Induced by Laser for Forming Strain Analysis on Sheet Metal Formability

A commercially available laser marking system based on diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser was used for creating grid patterns for forming strain analysis of a dual-phase steel. The aim was to determine and analyze the influence of laser working parameters on the formability of sheet material by means of an in-depth characterization of this induced microstructural and geometric inhomogeneity. The electrochemical etching served as the reference method without the negative effect of generating inhomogeneity. The formability was evaluated using the cupping test according to Erichsen. While the quantification of geometric inhomogeneity was based on the determination of the notch factor, light microscopy and microhardness measurement were used for the evaluation of microstructural inhomogeneity. Furthermore, on the basis of the results an empirical regression model was established which described in terms of quantity the relationship between the examined factors such as laser power, pulse frequency and scanning speed as well as the command variable and the mark depth. The results showed that microstructural inhomogeneity in the used marking parameters due to their locally very limited formation did not have an appreciable influence on the mechanical properties. In contrast to this, the induced geometric inhomogeneity had a marked influence on the material formability.

Strength weakening and its micromechanism in water–rock interaction,a short review in laboratory tests

Water–rock interaction(WRI)is a topic of interest in geology and geotechnical engineering.Many geological hazards and engineering safety problems are severe under the WRI.This study focuses on the water weakening of rock strength and its infuencing factors(water content,immersion time,and wetting–drying cycles).The strength of the rock mass decreases to varying degrees with water content,immersion time,and wetting–drying cycles depending on the rock mass type and mineral composition.The corresponding acoustic emission count and intensity and infrared radiation intensity also weaken accordingly.WRI enhances the plasticity of rock mass and reduces its brittleness.Various microscopic methods for studying the pore characterization and weakening mechanism of the WRI were compared and analyzed.Various methods should be adopted to study the pore evolution of WRI comprehensively.Microscopic methods are used to study the weakening mechanism of WRI.In future work,the mechanical parameters of rocks weakened under long-term water immersion(over years)should be considered,and more attention should be paid to how the laboratory scale is applied to the engineering scale.

Effect of heterogeneity on mechanical and micro-seismic behaviors of sandstone subjected to multi-level cyclic loading: A discrete element method investigation

In numerical simulation of the mechanical responses and acoustic emission(AE)characteristics of rocks under cyclic loading,the impacts of compositional heterogeneities of mineral grains have barely been considered.This will lead to a poor reproduction of rock’s behaviors in terms of stress-strain relationship and micro-seismic characteristics in numerical simulation.This work aims to analyze and reveal the impact of parameter heterogeneity on the rock’s fatigue and micro-seismic properties based on PFC3D.Two distribution patterns(uniform and Weibull distributions),are implemented to assign four critical parameters(i.e.tensile strength,cohesion,parallel bond stiffness and linear stiffness)for 32 sets of numerical schemes.The results show that the models with high heterogeneity of tensile strength and cohesion can better reproduce the stress-strain relationship as well as the patterns of cumulative AE counts and energy magnitude.The evolution of the proportion of three-level AE events in the laboratory test is consistent with the numerical results when the highly heterogeneous tensile strength and cohesion are distributed.The numerical results can provide practical guidance to the PFC-based modeling of rock heterogeneity when exposed to multi-level cyclic loading and AE monitoring.

直流电阻率三维正演的代数多重网格方法(英文)

多重网格方法在求解由偏微分方程的边值问题离散所得线性系统时,具有非常高的计算效率.但常用的几何多重网格法在处理带跃变系数的偏微分方程时存在一定缺陷,限制了其应用.本文应用代数多重网格(AMG)方法求解三维直流电阻率法正演模拟形成的有限差分线性方程组,通过求解二次场的方法消除了总场中由点电源导致的奇异性,从而获得快速、精确的三维电阻率数值模拟.对两个存在大的电性差异的模型进行了模拟计算,以验证代数多重网格法的收敛效率.计算结果表明,与不完全Cholesky共轭梯度(ICCG)方法相比,代数多重网格方法具有更高的计算效率及稳定性.而且,随着三维网格节点数的增加,代数多重网格方法计算的高效性更加明显.

紧邻铁路暗挖地铁隧道动力响应实测与数值分析

铁路下伏隧道时,其动力响应异于无隧道的情况。以深圳地铁5号线紧邻平南铁路深民区间隧道为依托,采用加速度传感器对列车荷载在隧道初支上引起的加速度进行测试,并通过弹塑性动力有限差分法对列车荷载与隧道组成的系统进行动力响应分析。研究结果表明:列车速度为40～60 km/h,紧邻铁路隧道拱肩振动加速度峰值为0.06～0.10 m/s2,较地表路肩处竖向加速度峰值衰减90%～96%;对比有无下伏隧道工况,下伏隧道使列车荷载在表层土中激发的振动减小,而在隧道周边围岩中的振动增大,延缓列车动载在地层中衰减;隧道初支内力受列车动载影响,弯矩约增大1.4%。

三维泊松方程数值模拟的多重网格方法

本文简要介绍了多重网格方法的基本思想和原理,然后应用多重网格（MG）方法求解三维泊松方程,网格尺度从17×17×17逐次增加至257×257×257,并与不完全Chelesky共轭梯度法（ICCG）、Gauss直接解法进行比较.结果表明,MG方法计算速度明显优于ICCG、Gauss方法,对于129×129×129网格的三维数值模拟费时43s,比ICCG法快7倍,而对于257×257×257超大型网格的三维数值模拟也仅需412 s.

中等加载速率下微波损伤砂岩的动态抗压强度及破坏机理

为了研究微波加热对岩石动态特性和破坏机制的影响,使用改进的分离式霍普金森压杆系统对微波辐射砂岩试样进行动态压缩试验。结果表明,微波辐射能有效降低砂岩的抗压强度。冲击荷载作用下试样呈现出3种不同的破坏模式:拉伸破坏、拉伸−剪切复合破坏和压缩−剪切破坏。利用实测的纵、横波速度计算得到的动态泊松比来描述砂岩的变形特征。随着微波功率和加热时间的增加,泊松比先下降后略有增加,转折点温度出现在244.6℃。此外,微观结构特征表明,微波辐射对岩石产生脱水、扩孔和致裂效应。基于岩石内部热应力和蒸汽压力,探讨微波辐射对岩石的损伤机理,为实验结果提供合理的解释。

基于离散元方法对走滑拉分盆地演化及次级断裂扩展过程研究

拉分盆地是一种与走滑断裂带密切相关的特殊拉张构造,因其重要的构造意义,及其与火山活动、中小地震群集、特殊的成矿作用间的伴生关系而受到研究者的高度重视。关于拉分盆地的形成演化过程,已有较多的研究成果,但是由于研究手段的限制,缺少对盆地演化中次级断裂扩展过程的研究。基于离散元的数值计算方法是研究断裂扩展方式的理想方法。本文采用基于离散元的颗粒流方法,揭示纯走滑拉分盆地发育过程中的断裂扩展和连接过程,为拉分盆地演化机理和断裂扩展提供新的研究方法。同时,根据主走滑断层与块体运动方向的夹角不同,建立不同的张扭性拉分盆地模型,系统研究张扭性盆地的断裂扩展和演化机理。将上述理论研究结果与死海盆地等经典拉分盆地实例相结合,探讨了死海盆地、土耳其Cinarcik盆地、哥伦比亚ElParaiso盆地等的形成演化机理和断裂扩展方式。

扩散偶法研究Fe含量对Ti6Al4V组织和性能的影响（英文）

采用扩散偶实验方法研究Fe含量对Ti6Al4V合金显微组织和性能的影响。通过制作Ti6Al4VTi6Al4V20Fe扩散偶,在1000°C经600h扩散退火,在一个样品内获得具有连续成分梯度的合金。结合电子探针、扫描电镜和纳米压痕,确定Ti6Al4VxF e合金成分-组织-硬度的关系。当合金中Fe含量增加到5%(质量分数)时,时效状态下合金中的α相体积分数降低到55%,同时合金具有最高的硬度,Ti6Al4V5Fe合金将是Ti6Al4Vx Fe体系中最具前景的合金。HAADF-STEM和XRD结果表明,Ti6Al4V5Fe合金在固溶淬火阶段生成纳米尺寸α''层片,这些亚稳的α''层片在随后的时效过程中逐渐长大,并作为α相的形核核心,形成稳定α相。

电子束淬火与渗氮的复合热处理技术

复合热处理,也称作双重或混合技术,提供了具有新的组织/性能关系的基体化合物层,而处理工序是关键。这种技术能达到单项处理工艺或单项工艺的简单叠加所不能达到的性能和性能梯度、化学热处理与高能束表面淬火特别是电子束淬火相结合,使这项技术取得了显著进展。本文在评述热化学与热(表面)处理技术相结合的历程(重大事件)后,介绍了渗氮后进行电子束淬火和电子束淬火后进行渗氮的原理及其对微观组织与性能的影响,并讨论了典型的工业应用实例。该领域的进一步发展主要是高能束(电子束或激光束)淬火与硬质涂层技术相结合。

A review of rare earth minerals flotation: Monazite and xenotime

This paper reviews rare earth minerals(monazite and xenotime) separation by flotation. A wide range of monazite and xenotime flotation test results are summarized including: reasons of variation in the point of zero charges on these minerals, the effects of various flotation conditions on zeta potential of monazite and xenotime, interactions of collectors and depressants on the surface of these minerals during flotation separation, relationship between surface chemistry of the minerals and different types of collector adsorptions and effects of the conditioning temperature on flotation of rare earth minerals. This review collects various approaches for the selective separation of monazite and xenotime by flotation and gives perspectives for further research in the future.

Shear strength behavior of geotextile/geomembrane interfaces

This paper aims to study the shear interaction mechanism of one of the critical geosynthetic interfaces,the geotextile/geomembrane, typically used for lined containment facilities such as landfills. A largedirect shear machine is used to carry out 90 geosynthetic interface tests. The test results show a strainsoftening behavior with a very small dilatancy （〈0.5 mm） and nonlinear failure envelopes at a normalstress range of 25e450 kPa. The influences of the micro-level structure of these geosynthetics on themacro-level interface shear behavior are discussed in detail. This study has generated several practicalrecommendations to help professionals to choose what materials are more adequate. From the threegeotextiles tested, the thermally bonded monofilament exhibits the best interface shear strength underhigh normal stress. For low normal stress, however, needle-punched monofilaments are recommended.For the regular textured geomembranes tested, the space between the asperities is an important factor.The closer these asperities are, the better the result achieves. For the irregular textured geomembranestested, the nonwoven geotextiles made of monofilaments produce the largest interface shear strength.