Study on Engineering Methods of the Three Gorges Project

Abstract

After more than 70 years’ decision-making and 17 years’ construction, the Three Gorges Project has been in full operation and delivered comprehensive benefits. As a huge engineering system, the Three Gorges Project has applied abundant methods. In the perspective of whole life cycle, this paper will deeply survey the methods adopted in the decision-making stage, such as geological exploration & planning、engineering design、scientific research and test、proving and decision, the methods adopted in the implement stage such as top-design of construction and management、five key elements control、technical approach, resettlement and enterprise culture setup, and the methods applied in the operation stage, such as top-design of operation and management, safe and high efficiency operation management, ecological and environmental protection、post-assessment, etc. Then the article will summarize the general feature of these methods, and prove the engineering methodology.