Abstract
In this paper, the seepage finite element method (FEM) is used to simulate the transient seepage of Beijiang Dike, and antiseepage solutions are designed and discussed. By comparing the measured data of a piezometer with the steady-state calculation model, the calculated results are compatible very well with the measured data. Aiming to improve the ability to respond in extreme weather conditions, we calculate the transient seepage field after the water level suddenly rises in a short time and then select the relief well as the antiseepage measure and optimize it. The results show that when the water level is 15.78 m, the slope reaches 0.5, and the embankment is damaged. With the increase of penetration depth, the effect of drainage and decompression in the depth of 3/5 and 4/5 is relatively small due to geological strips. Due to different geological conditions, the same relief wells are placed in different positions with a wide gap in effect, the antiseepage effect is the best when the horizontal distance is 95 m, and the effect is the best when the depth is 16.5 m. The research results can be used to guide the seepage prevention and control design of Beijiang Dike.
Highlights
Embankment engineering is the foundation of the flood control engineering system and an important barrier against flood [1]
In 1998, an extreme flood occurred in the Yangtze River, and the seepage danger in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River reached 65,100, accounting for 88% of the total risk
In the simulation study of the antiseepage effect of the relief well, Zhang[21] analyzed the effectiveness of various antiseepage measures of Beijiang Dike through the analysis of measured data and the simulation calculation of steady seepage field
Summary
Embankment engineering is the foundation of the flood control engineering system and an important barrier against flood [1]. In the simulation study of the antiseepage effect of the relief well, Zhang[21] analyzed the effectiveness of various antiseepage measures of Beijiang Dike through the analysis of measured data and the simulation calculation of steady seepage field. He believed that the seepage control and decompression project was sufficient for the dike section. Based on the geological data of the Beijiang Dike, the model of the Shijiao segment section of the Beijiang Dike is established On this basis, the transient seepage field of the relief well is optimized and the seepage flow is reduced under extreme conditions in the actual dike project. Based on the transient seepage field, the influence of various design schemes of relief wells on the phreatic line and seepage flow rate is studied, and the optimal seepage control scheme of relief wells under the transient seepage field is obtained
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