scholarly journals Seepage Characteristics and Its Control Mechanism of Rock Mass in High-Steep Slopes

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Li ◽  
Hongyuan Tian ◽  
Ke Ma
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Fractured Rock ◽  
Scientific Progress ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Cycle Performance ◽  
Fracture Aperture ◽  
Integrated Monitoring ◽  
Seepage Control ◽  
Seepage Characteristics

In Southwest China large-scale hydropower projects, the hydraulic conductivity and fracture aperture within the rock mass of a reservoir bank slope has dramatically undergone a time series of evolution during dam abutment excavation, reservoir impounding and fluctuation operation, and discharge atomization. Accordingly, seepage control measures by hydro-structures such as drainage or water insulation curtains should be guided by scientific foundation with a dynamic process covering life-cycle performance. In this paper, the up-to-date status of studying the evolution mechanism of seepage characteristics relating to fractured rock hydraulics from experimental samples to the engineering scale of the rock mass is reviewed for the first time. Then, the experimental findings and improved practice method on nonlinear seepage flow under intensive pressure drives are introduced. Finally, the scientific progress made in fractured rock seepage control theory and optimization of the design technology of high-steep slope engineering is outlined. The undertaken studies summarized herewith are expected to contribute to laying a foundation to guide the further development of effective geophysical means and integrated monitoring systems in hydropower station construction fields.

scholarly journals Transient Analysis of Grout Penetration With Time-Dependent Viscosity Inside 3D Fractured Rock Mass by Unified Pipe-Network Method

Water ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zizheng Sun ◽  
Xiao Yan ◽  
Rentai Liu ◽  
Zhenhao Xu ◽  
Shucai Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Fractured Rock ◽  
Time Dependent ◽  
Pipe Network ◽  
Fractured Rock Mass ◽  
Network Method ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Dependent Viscosity

Grouting is widely used for mitigating the seepage of underground water and enhancing the stability of fractured rock mass. After injection, the viscosity of the grout gradually increases until solidification. Conventional multifield analysis models ignoring such effects greatly overestimate the penetration region of the grout and the stability of the grouted rock structures. Based on the 3D unified pipe-network method (UPM), we propose a novel numerical model considering the time-dependent viscosity of the grout, therein being a quasi-implicit approach of high efficiency. The proposed model is verified by comparing with analytical results and a time-wise method. Several large-scale 3D examples of fractured rock mass are considered in the numerical studies, demonstrating the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed method. The influence of the time-dependent viscosity, fracture properties, and grouting operation methods are discussed for the grout penetration process.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Sand Inrush Hazard of Water-Sand Two-Phase Flow in Broken Rock Mass

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Junce Xu ◽  
Hai Pu ◽  
Jiarui Chen ◽  
Ziheng Sha
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Western China ◽  
Fracture Aperture ◽  
Exponential Relationship ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Rock Mass Structure ◽  
Fracture Angle ◽  
Sand Mixture ◽  
Control Factors ◽  
Seepage Characteristics

In the western region of China, coal mining activities are prone to induce water and sand inrush disasters, which seriously threaten the safe production of the coal resources. In this paper, an experimental device was designed to simulate the process of water and sand inrush, and then, the control factors of the disasters in the broken rock mass in the goaf were investigated. Also, the seepage fracture channels in the broken rock mass were simplified by using the 3D printing technology, and the effects of fracture aperture and angle on the seepage characteristics of water-sand mixtures were analyzed. The experimental results showed that the porosity and skeleton structure of the broken rock mass were the key factors to control the water and sand inrush disasters. The smaller the initial porosity of the broken rock mass, the weaker its permeability, and the less probable to form a dominant channel for the water and sand inrush disasters. Conversely, the broken rock mass structure with larger size gradation was more likely to form the permeable channels, and the quality of the sand inrush was greater. In addition, it was also found that the angle of the fractures within the broken rock mass affected the seepage characteristics of water-sand mixture, and the permeability showed an exponential relationship with the fracture angle. Meanwhile, as the fracture aperture increased, the fracture angle generated greater influence on the permeability. Finally, we proposed the water and sand inrush prevention and control technology based on the experiment results. The results of this study can provide a reference for the control of water and sand inrush disasters in western China.

Research on Multiple Holes Grouting of Fractured Rock Mass

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 547-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Xu ◽  
Wei Hong Peng
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Fractured Rock ◽  
Distinct Element ◽  
Fracture Aperture ◽  
Diffusion Distance ◽  
Fractured Rock Mass ◽  
Grouting Pressure ◽  
Universal Distinct Element Code ◽  
Distinct Element Code ◽  
Multiple Holes

Considering the seepage stress coupling of fractured rock mass, the multiple holes grouting problems were simulated to analyse the spread regularity by Universal Distinct Element Code(UDEC).The results show that the correlation between grouting pressure and the diffusion distance is positive, whereas the correlation between ground stress and diffusion distance is negative; With the raising of grouting holes, the diffusion distance is increasing and becoming more uniform in all directions, and the grout pressure and saturation is falling and attenuation amplitude is decreasing along the direction of grout diffusion; With the increasing of fracture aperture, the grout diffusion distance is increasing, and the grout pressure and saturation attenuation amplitude is decreasing along the direction of grout diffusion.

scholarly journals Seepage Evolution Model of the Fractured Rock Mass under High Seepage Pressure in Dam Foundation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Erfeng Zhao ◽  
Yufeng Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Fractured Rock ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Creep Damage ◽  
Fractured Rock Mass ◽  
Dam Foundation ◽  
Compression Creep ◽  
Seepage Characteristics

The seepage of the fractured rock mass in dam foundations involves complex fluid-structure coupling behavior, due to practical hydrogeological conditions. In this work, the seepage characteristics of the fractured rock mass and their correlations with the structural permeable mediums are experimentally explored to reveal the cracking effect on the hydromechanical properties firstly. Subsequently, the tangential and the compression creep damage constitutive models are, respectively, established by introducing a nonlinear viscoplastic body to improve the Nishihara model. Afterwards, an innovative evolution equation of the permeability coefficient considering the creep damage is proposed. It can indicate the time effect of the porosity, the permeability, and damage variables of the fractured rock mass under the long-term infiltration action of the hydraulic pressures. Ultimately, the proposed methods are applied to the seepage simulation on the dam foundation of the Longyangxia hydropower station and the significantly increased leakage is in good agreement with the measured values during the storage period. It was further confirmed that the crack expansion and penetration in the rock masses can be constantly intensified by the seepage pressures. The research results can provide a reference for engineering repair and supervision through controlling the permeability performance for long-term operations.

Assessment of quality of life in patients with the effects of transient ischemic stroke

2016 ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
A. Babirad
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Cerebrovascular Events ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Angioplasty And Stenting

Cerebrovascular diseases are a problem of the world today, and according to the forecast, the problem of the near future arises. The main risk factors for the development of ischemic disorders of the cerebral circulation include oblique and aging, arterial hypertension, smoking, diabetes mellitus and heart disease. An effective strategy for the prevention of cerebrovascular events is based on the implementation of large-scale risk control measures, including the use of antiagregant and anticoagulant therapy, invasive interventions such as atheromectomy, angioplasty and stenting. In this connection, the efforts of neurologists, cardiologists, angiosurgery, endocrinologists and other specialists are the basis for achieving an acceptable clinical outcome. A review of the SF-36 method for assessing the quality of life in patients with the effects of transient ischemic stroke is presented. The assessment of quality of life is recognized in world medical practice and research, an indicator that is also used to assess the quality of the health system and in general sociological research.

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