C3 Zone Research Articles

The construction of double short-cut sulfur autotrophic denitrification and PN/Anammox partition and its effect on the coupling performance of nitrogen and sulfur removal

How to reduce NO3−-N from partial nitrification/Anammox (PN/Anammox) for low carbon emissions, thus achieve deep nitrogen removal, is a significant issue when applying PN/Anammox to treatment inorganic high-ammonia wastewater. This study designed a prepositioned double short-cut sulfur autotrophic denitrification (DSSADN) system integrated with PN/Anammox, achieving simultaneous sulfur recovery and complete autotrophic denitrification. It also examined the impact of reflux changes on the nitrogen and sulfur transformation characteristics in the coupled system when treating ammonia and sulfur-containing wastewater. Results indicate that the coupling of DSSADN zone (zone C1) enhanced TN removal by PN/Anammox, with the TN removal rate (TNRRT), TN removal efficiency (TNRET), and S2− removal rate reaching 0.54 kg/(m³·d), 95.1%, and 100%, respectively. The NO2−-N accumulation efficiency (NiAEC1) of DSSADN reached 87.1%, with ΔSO42--S consistently less than 11.8 mg/L, and the S0 accumulation efficiency (S0AEC1) reaching 82.4%. A small amount of O2 carried in the reflux can effectively reduce residual S2− in zone C1, preventing its entry into the PN/Anammox zone (zone C2) and mitigating its toxic effects on Anammox. However, O2 also increases the expression of soxB in zone C1, causing more S2− to be oxidized to SO42−, and reducing S0AEC1. When DOC1 was between 0.05 mg/L and 0.34 mg/L, nirK expression was significantly increased, and the abundance of related functional microorganisms changed, led to more NO3−-N being reduced to N2. When DOC1 exceeds 0.34 mg/L, it inhibits the denitrification process, leading to elevated NiAE. Therefore, when regulating reflux in DSSADN + PN/Anammox partitioned integrated coupling system, attention should be given to changes in DOC1, controlling it within 0.05 mg/L.

Complement C3 and marginal zone B cells promote IgG-mediated enhancement of RBC alloimmunization in mice.

Administration of anti-RhD immunoglobulin (Ig) to decrease maternal alloimmunization (antibody-mediated immune suppression [AMIS]) was a landmark clinical development. However, IgG has potent immune-stimulatory effects in other settings (antibody-mediated immune enhancement [AMIE]). The dominant thinking has been that IgG causes AMIS for antigens on RBCs but AMIE for soluble antigens. However, we have recently reported that IgG against RBC antigens can cause either AMIS or AMIE as a function of an IgG subclass. Recent advances in mechanistic understanding have demonstrated that RBC alloimmunization requires the IFN-α/-β receptor (IFNAR) and is inhibited by the complement C3 protein. Here, we demonstrate the opposite for AMIE of an RBC alloantigen (IFNAR is not required and C3 enhances). RBC clearance, C3 deposition, and antigen modulation all preceded AMIE, and both CD4+ T cells and marginal zone B cells were required. We detected no significant increase in antigen-specific germinal center B cells, consistent with other studies of RBC alloimmunization that show extrafollicular-like responses. To the best of our knowledge, these findings provide the first evidence of an RBC alloimmunization pathway which is IFNAR independent and C3 dependent, thus further advancing our understanding of RBCs as an immunogen and AMIE as a phenomenon.

Age-related changes in geometry and transparency of human crystalline lens revealed by optical signal discontinuity zones in swept-source OCT images

BackgroundThe shape and microstructure of the human crystalline lens alter with ageing, and this has an effect on the optical properties of the eye. The aim of this study was to characterise the age-related differences in the morphology and transparency of the eye lenses of healthy subjects through the optical signal discontinuity (OSD) zones in optical coherence tomography (OCT) images. We also investigated the association of those changes with the optical quality of the eye and visual function.MethodsOCT images of the anterior segment of 49 eyes of subjects (9–78 years) were acquired, and the OSD zones (nucleus, C1–C4 cortical zones) were identified. Central thickness, curvature and optical density were measured. The eye’s optical quality was evaluated by the objective scatter index (OSI). Contrast sensitivity and visual acuity tests were performed. The correlation between extracted parameters and age was assessed.ResultsThe increase in lens thickness with age was dominated by the thickening of the cortical zone C3 (0.0146 mm/year). The curvature radii of the anterior lens surface and both anterior and posterior nucleo-cortical interfaces decreased with age (− 0.053 mm/year, − 0.013 mm/year and − 0.006 mm/year, respectively), and no change was observed for the posterior lens radius. OCT-based densitometry revealed significant correlations with age for all zones except for C1β, and the highest increase in density was in the C2–C4 zones (R = 0.45, 0.74, 0.56, respectively, P < 0.001). Increase in OSI was associated with the degradation of visual function.ConclusionsOCT enables the identification of OSD zones of the crystalline lens. The most significant age-related changes occur in the C3 zone as it thickens with age at a faster rate and becomes more opaque than other OSD zones. The changes are associated with optical quality deterioration and reduction of visual performance. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the structure–function relationship of the ageing lens and offer insights into both pathological and aging alterations.

Mapping of Oldeman Agro-Climatic Zone Based on Climate Hazards Group Infrared Precipitation with Station Database in Southeast Sulawesi

Long climate data information will be very useful for the sustainable agricultural sector in determining physiological processes, growth to plant productivity. The Climate Hazard Group Infrared Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS) data is used as a rainfall database for the latest Oldeman agro-climatic zone mapping in Southeast Sulawesi Province. CHIRPS data for 1981-2021 was processed using the Inverse Distance Weighted and Overlay interpolation methods through the Geographic Information System. The results showed that there were thirteen Oldeman agro-climatic zones in Southeast Sulawesi Province, namely B1 (23,71%), B2 (1,97%), B3 (0,22%), C1 (13,48%), C2 (23,21%), C3 (4,64%), D1 (7,36%), D2 (16,71%), D3 (1,28%), D4 (0,00%), E1 (2,92%), E2 (2,32%), dan E3 (2,18%). Zones B1, B2, and B3 are in the northwest, east, and southeast of the area which are very suitable for cultivating two paddy crops followed by planting various types of secondary crops (palawija) during the dry season. Zones C1, C2, and C3 which stretch from west to east are suitable for one-time planting of paddy and two crops of palawija crops. Zones D1, D2, D3, and D4 are spread from the northwest to the southwest to most areas of Muna Island and Buton Island which are suitable for one short-lived paddy planting and one paddy or palawija crop. The agro-climatic zones E (E1, E2, and E3) in the northwest and southwest are only suitable for one crop of palawija crop, depending on rain. The resulting agro-climate map can be used as a reference for cropping patterns that are suitable for the region of Southeast Sulawesi Province.&#x0D; Keywords: Agro-Climatic; CHIRPS; Oldeman; Southeast Sulawesi

Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station

The Baihetan Hydropower Station, situated in the lower reaches of Jinsha River in China, ranks as the second largest hydropower project. Effective seepage control in the underground powerhouse area is paramount due to the complex geological conditions on the left bank compared to the right bank. To assess the efficiency of the seepage control system, a combination of field measurements and numerical simulations was employed. In the session of field measurements, the characteristics of seepage field such as the groundwater level, hydraulic head, and leakage quantity in the impoundment process were analyzed. It became evident that the seepage patterns within the underground powerhouse were heavily influenced by geological structures, particularly the staggered zones C3 and C2, along with the columnar joint basalt. Notably, the leakage quantity of these areas rate considerably increased during impoundment, peaking at 1049.7 L/ min at the water level of 816 m in 2021. A finite element model with the seepage control system was developed based on the stable seepage theory, simulating the seepage field under two different water levels (816 m and 825 m).The numerical simulation results indicated that the grouting curtain and drainage hole arrays had a substantial lowering the groundwater levels. Comparing with the measurements, the inaccuracy of calculated total leakage quantity was 0.7 %, which was within the pumping capacity. The study provided a method of combining field measurement and numerical simulation to evaluate the effect of a complicated seepage control system for a large hydropower project. This method comprehensively revealed the seepage field of the underground powerhouse during the impoundment. It proved to have guiding significance for the operational stability of the hydropower station.

Influence of external insert angle on structural deformation of long pipe shed with shallow hole

The long pipe shed advanced support has the characteristics of large construction difficulty, wide support range, and easy deviation. The difference in construction dip angle will produce a different plastic zone of surrounding rock and supporting effects, and the rationality of advanced support design plays an important role in the safety of tunnel opening excavation. Based on the Tianshan Tunnel project, this paper aims at the problems of the loose pebble layer structure, poor cohesion, strong permeability, shallow excavation is not easy to form a confined arch, and easy to causes surrounding rock deformation and failure. Combined with the new method theory, the finite difference software FLAC3D was used to simulate seven excavation schemes of the shallow tunnel entrances. The mechanism and effect of advance support and the influence of construction angle on support effect are analyzed, and the simulation values are compared with the measured data. The results show that using long pipe shed advanced support can effectively reduce the disturbance of excavation to lose pebble rock mass and reduce the convergence value of surrounding rock. The plastic zone of surrounding rock produced by different angles can be divided into three parts. The structural stability difference of the C1 zone is small, and that of the C3 zone is large. The bending moment, shear force, and shape variables of the pipe shed decrease with the increase of the dip angle, while the axial force increases with the increase of the dip angle. According to the similarity between the simulated curve and the measured curve, the best supporting effect can be achieved when the dip angle of the pre-supporting pipe shed is set in the range of 0° ~ 3°.

Topographic organization in the cerebellar nuclei and inferior olive in relation to cerebellar hemispheric lobules in the mouse: Distinction between crus I and neighboring lobules.

The parallel closed-loop topographic connections between subareas of the inferior olive (IO), cerebellar cortex, and cerebellar nuclei (CN) define the fundamental modular organization of the cerebellum. The cortical modules or zones are organized into longitudinal zebrin stripes which are extended across transverse cerebellar lobules. However, how cerebellar lobules, which are related to the cerebellar functional localization, are incorporated into the olivo-cortico-nuclear topographic organization has not been fully clarified. In the present study, we analyzed the lobular topography in the CN and IO by making 57 small bidirectional tracer injections in the lateral zebrin-positive stripes equivalent with C2, D1, and D2 zones in every hemispheric lobule in zebrin stripe-visualized mice. C2, D1, and D2 zones were connected to the lateral part of the posterior interpositus nucleus (lPIN), and caudal and rostral parts of the lateral nucleus (cLN, rLN), respectively, and from the rostral part of the medial accessory olive (rMAO), and ventral and dorsal lamellas of the PO (vPO, dPO), respectively, as reported. Within these areas, crus I was specifically connected to the ventral parts of the lPIN, cLN, and rLN, and from the rostrolateral part of the rMAO and the lateral parts of the vPO and dPO. The results indicated that the cerebellar modules have lobule-related subdivisions and that crus I is topographically distinct from other lobules. We speculate that crus I and crus I-connected subdivisions in the CN and IO are involved more in nonmotor functions than other neighboring areas in the mouse.

Comparison of Accounting Profit Between Offshore and Deep-sea Commercial Fishing Industry in Pahang State, East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

Highlight Research Economic performance of commercial fishing industry in Pahang State, East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Comparison of accounting profit between the two prominent fishing gear types: trawlers and purse seine in Pahang State Comparison of accounting profit between the different zones of fishing operations by the trawlers and purse seine Research findings showed that trawlers give more profit than purse seine vessels in Pahang State and overcapacity and over exploitation is distinctly found in Pahang State commercial fishing industry. This study suggested that other analysis such as biological performance by this study area should be done in future coupled with the analysis of impact of management policies on the sustainability of the fishery. Abstract Marine capture fisheries in Malaysia plays prominent role in economic growth and commercial fisheries makes great contribution to country’s economy. The commercial fishing industry in East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia are mainly operated by trawlers and purse seines which rises a major concern in managing and achieving the goal of sustainable fishery. This study aimed to account the differences of accounting profit level in commercial fishing industry in Pahang State, East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. In this study, comparison of accounting profits using revenue and profit approach among trawl and purse seine fishery in two different zones: Zone C (offshore) and Zone C2 (deep sea) was carried out based on the intensive survey on fishing capacity and other economic factors. The survey was carried out with the commercial fishermen and total respondents of 156 fishers at landing port. The result showed that trawlers incurred low cost yet provided higher profit than doses by purse seine. Moreover, there are more trawlers vessels operating in the Pahang state fishing ground and the open access nature of the fishery like larger profit invites more effort to use in the fishery which is leading to the over exploitation of fishery resources and threatening the sustainable condition of the fishery. The findings of the research inform the possible impact of fishing profit to overcapacity in sustainable fishery management in Pahang State fishery.

Palynological Study and Age Dating of the Early Miocene Dukku Claystone Type Section of Gwandu Formation, Sokoto Basin, Northwestern Nigeria

Outcrop samples were collected from Dukku area for the purpose of subjecting them to palynological analysis in order to determine the relative age of Gwandu Formation and palaeoenvironment of deposition of the deposit. Field and laboratory methods were carried out in order to obtain lithological sequence description of the outcrop. The samples obtained went through processes of acid digestion with hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid and separation of macerals by floatation with the use of zinc bromide. The prepared slides were observed under microscope for palynomorph contents. Diagnostic palynomorphs that are stratigraphically important for palynozonation were retrieved such as Belskipollis eligans, Verrutricolporites laevigatus. Striamonocolpites sp., Retibrevitricolporites sp., Retibrevitricolporites obodoensis, Retistephanocolpites sp., Cingulatisporites ornatus, Longapertites marginatus and Proteacidites sp. The marker fossils belong to Magnatariatites horwardii zone; Zone P600 and Subzone P630 and C1 Zone of Nigerian Niger Delta sedimentary basin zonal schemes, dated Early Miocene age. Dinoflagellate forms recovered include Batiacasphaera sp., Senegalinium sp., Andalusiella polymorpha Selenophemphix nephroides, Andalusiella sp., Andalusiella laevigata, Histrichosphaera turocona and undifferentiated dinoflagellate cysts of peridinacean forms that belong to marginal marine setting.

Performance of Fly Ash Concrete with Nickel Slag Fine Aggregate in the Marine Environment

This research aims to assess the feasibility of the mechanical strength and the durability of the concrete containing 50% nickel slag and a combination of 15% and 30% fly ash with a water-cement ratio of 0.25 and 0.45 in a marine environment. Four types of concrete, namely OPC-sand (C) as control concrete, OPC-50GNS (S), 15FA-50GNS (F1), and 30FA-50GNS (F2) as comparison concrete, were tested with a 100×200 mm cylindrical specimen. The results showed an increase in the mechanical strength and potential resistance of the comparison concrete at the age of 28 days. While at the age of 180 days, fluctuating changes were found. The compressive strength of S concrete increased by 36.9 and 9.3% respectively, F1 concrete by 37.7% and 1.7%, F2 by 33.7% and 5.9% at ratio 0.45 and 0.25. Likewise, the value of the split tensile strength and modulus of elasticity of concrete. This result was followed by reduced porosity, sorptivity, and chloride penetration resistance as an indication of better concrete durability. Fly ash appears to have a greater positive impact on potential durability than mechanical strength at a water cement ratio of 0.25 versus 0.45. Although the chloride penetration resistance is decent, the compressive strength of concrete with a water-cement ratio of 0.45 does not qualify for application in the marine environment. In contrast, concrete with a water-cement ratio of 0.25 containing 50% nickel slag and the addition of class C fly ash up to 30% was declared suitable for application to concrete in the marine environment zone C2 according to ACI 318-19. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-12-010 Full Text: PDF

Neuronal activity patterns in microcircuits of the cerebellar cortical C3 zone during reaching.

The cerebellum is the largest sensorimotor structure in the brain. A fundamental organizational feature of its cortex is its division into a series of rostrocaudally elongated zones. These are defined by their inputs from specific parts of the inferior olive and Purkinje cell output to specific cerebellar and vestibular nuclei. However, little is known about how patterns of neuronal activity in zones, and their microcircuit subdivisions, microzones, are related to behaviour in awake animals. In the present study, we investigated the organization of microzones within the C3 zone and their activity during a skilled forelimb reaching task in cats. Neurons in different microzones of the C3 zone, functionally determined by receptive field characteristics, differed in their patterns of activity during movement. Groups of Purkinje cells belonging to different receptive field classes, and therefore belonging to different microzones, were found to collectively encode different aspects of the reach controlled by the C3 zone. Our results support the hypothesis that the cerebellar C3 zone is organized and operates within a microzonal frame of reference, with a specific relationship between the sensory input to each microzone and its motor output. KEY POINTS: A defining feature of cerebellar organization is its division into a series of zones and smaller subunits termed microzones. Much of how zones and microzones are organized has been determined in anaesthetized preparations, and little is known about their function in awake animals. We recorded from neurons in the forelimb part of the C3 zone 'in action' by recording from single cerebellar cortical neurons located in different microzones defined by their peripheral receptive field properties during a forelimb reach-retrieval task in cats. Neurons from individual microzones had characteristic patterns of activity during movement, indicating that function is organized in relation to microcomplexes.

Joint Application of Diagenetic, Petrophysical and Geomechanical Data for Selecting Hydraulic Fracturing Candidate Zone

The more comprehensive information on the reservoir properties will help to better plan drilling and design production. Herein, diagenetic processes and geomechanical properties are notable parameters that determine reservoir quality. Recognizing the geomechanical properties of the reservoir as well as building a mechanical earth model play a strong role in the hydrocarbon reservoir life cycle and are key factors in analyzing wellbore instability, drilling operation optimization, and hydraulic fracturing designing operation. Therefore, the present study focuses on selecting the candidate zone for hydraulic fracturing through a novel approach that simultaneously considers the diagenetic, petrophysical, and geomechanical properties. The diagenetic processes were analyzed to determine the porosity types in the reservoir. After that, based on the laboratory test results for estimating reservoir petrophysical parameters, the zones with suitable reservoir properties were selected. Moreover, based on the reservoir geomechanical parameters and the constructed mechanical earth model, the best zones were selected for hydraulic fracturing operation in one of the Iranian fractured carbonate reservoirs. Finally, a new empirical equation for estimating pore pressure in nine zones of the studied well was developed. This equation provides a more precise estimation of stress profiles and thus leads to more accurate decision-making for candidate zone selection. Based on the results, vuggy porosity was the best porosity type, and zones C2, E2 and G2, having suitable values of porosity, permeability, and water saturation, showed good reservoir properties. Therefore, zone E2 and G2 were chosen as the candidate for hydraulic fracturing simulation based on their E (Young’s modulus) and ν (Poisson’s ratio) values. Based on the mechanical earth model and changes in the acoustic data versus depth, a new equation is introduced for calculating the pore pressure in the studied reservoir. According to the new equation, the dominant stress regime in the whole well, especially in the candidate zones, is SigHmax&gt;SigV&gt;Sighmin, while according to the pore pressure equation presented in the literature, the dominant stress regime in the studied well turns out to be SigHmax&gt;Sighmin&gt;SigV.

Deformation and Failure Analyses of the Surrounding Rock Mass with an Interlayer Shear Zone in the Baihetan Underground Powerhouse

In the process of underground cavern excavation, the existence of the interlayer shear zones or large faults often makes the surrounding rock tend to be unstable or even deformed. Under the influence of interlayer shear zone C2, different degrees of deformation and failure occurred in many parts during the excavation of the Baihetan left bank underground powerhouse. Based on field monitoring and numerical calculation, this paper studies the deformation and failure characteristics of the rock mass with C2 in the whole excavation process and the failure mechanisms are analyzed. The results show that C2 has poor mechanical properties. In the process of excavation, it mainly induces two failure modes: rock collapse and shear deformation, which specifically leads to rock collapses, large deformation and shotcrete cracking in the main powerhouse, and shear deformation in the omnibus bar caves. In addition, the similarities and differences between this study and other studies on the deformation and failure of surrounding rock of underground powerhouse in recent years are discussed, and the relevant treatment measures for C2 are given. The above research results can be a reference for other related studies.

Elemental geochemistry of the Upper Cretaceous reservoir and surrounding formations applied in geosteering of horizontal wells, Lebăda Field – Western Black Sea

The precise landing and steering of horizontal wells using conventional mudlogging and Logging While Drilling (LWD) data is a particular challenge for the Lebăda Field, offshore Romania. The use of a new technique of elemental geochemistry analysis (or chemosteering) became an option for the identification of Cenomanian, Turonian–Coniacian–Santonian, Campanian and Eocene strata. This has enabled more accurate placement of the horizontal development wells within the desired reservoir target interval. Geochemical data enabled the identification of chemostratigraphic zones C1, C2, C3 and zone R that correspond to the reservoir section. The application is a result of the geochemical zonation performed using elements and ratios that are sensitive to depositional environment, sea level change, heavy mineral concentrations and siliciclastic input namely: Sr/Ca, Zr/Th, Si/Zr and Si/K. In ascending stratigraphic order, the ratio thresholds of zone C3 are Zr/Th &gt; 11, Sr/Ca &gt; 1.1, Si/Zr &lt; 22 and Si/K &lt; 19, while zone R corresponds to 5.5 &lt; Zr/Th &lt; 11, Sr/Ca &lt; 1.1, Si/Zr &gt; 22 and Si/K &gt; 19. C2 zone is defined by Zr/Th &lt; 5.5, Sr/Ca &gt; 1.1, Si/Zr &lt; 22 and Si/K &lt; 19 and C1 zone is characterized by Si/Zr &gt; 22 and Si/K &gt; 19. The selected geochemical ratios indicate a strong geochemical zonation. In the case of offset wells, 85.9% of the data confirmed the proposed classification and 89.4% for the real-time application case. The zone R shows a strong contrast with the surrounding formations facilitating critical decisions during well placement and geosteering, increasing the reservoir exposure by 28%. The quantitative approach delivered very valuable results, providing a solid foundation to define correlation and well landing intervals. Simultaneously, the cost of the method represents a fraction of the LWD cost and 0.15% of the total project cost, making it very cost effective and a standard approach for future projects.

In situ seepage testing method for fractured zones of rock mass

The permeability characteristics of rock mass discontinuities are important in the stability of hydropower station projects. We propose a large-scale in situ seepage testing method and use this method to test gently dipping bedding faults (C3 zone) and steep faults (F14) in a hydropower station construction field in China. The in situ test results are compared with those of both undisturbed and reconstituted specimens. The comparison indicates that the largest critical hydraulic gradient and the smallest seepage permeability coefficient are obtained via in situ tests because they are performed under stress states that simulate the natural stress of the surrounding rock mass. The natural stress of the surrounding rock mass cannot be reflected in tests of undisturbed and reconstituted specimens.

The geochemical signatures of the Silurian–Devonian succession in eastern Saudi Arabia

This study was performed on 663 sandstone core and cutting samples taken from the Silurian?Devonian succession in five wells, located in eastern Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to correlate the Tawil Formation in the study wells, defining the lower Qalibah/ Tawil and upper Tawil/Jauf boundaries. The Tawil Formation is mostly characterized by clastic-dominated fluvial to marginal marine depositional environments. A chemostratigraphic correlation workflow was established using key element ratios and comprising four zones (C1 to C4) and five subzones (C2-1 to C2-3 and C3-1-C3-2). The chemostratigraphic zonation allowed robust characterization of stratigraphy in the uppermost Qalibah, Tawil, and lower Jauf Formations. Zone C1 is associated in most cases with the Sharawra Formation. Zones C2 and C3 are generally linked with the Tawil Formation, and Zone C4 broadly defines the lower part of Jauf Formation. In detail, the chemostratigraphic zonal boundaries do not precisely match the biostratigraphical and lithostratigraphic boundaries, indicating that the C1-C2 and C3-C4 boundaries are probably time-transgressive. The ratio Zr/Nb was used to model sequence stratigraphy. This ratio can vary in proportion to grain size, in which the element Zr is known to be concentrated in the heavy mineral zircon; while Nb-bearing heavy minerals along with clay minerals, likely illite, produce Nb. The increasing Zr/Nb ratio values are considered to define the coarsening upward or regressive sequences while decreasing Zr/Nb trends can mark fining upward or transgressive sequences.

KEDALAMAN GAMBUT TERHADAP ZONASI PERENCANAAN PEMBANGUNAN INFRASTRUKTUR DI KEBUN RAYA SRIWIJAYA

Pembangunan infrastruktur diperlukan untuk peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat dan konservasi ekosistem gambut harus tetap dijalankan. Tujuan penelitian yaitu mengkaji karakteristik lahan gambut dalam pelaksanaan pembangunan di Kebun Raya Sriwijaya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh data bahwa pembangunan infrastruktur di lokasi Kebun Raya Sriwijaya akan menempati titik gambut dengan kedalaman 425–550 cm, dan pada posisi elevasi 15–22. Zona C2 merupakan zona pembangunan laboratorium, herbarium, bank biji dan farmakologi, berada pada lahan dengan kedalaman tertinggi yaitu ±545 cm sedangkan pada zona E2 untuk pembangunan paranet berlokasi pada lahan gambut dengan kedalaman gambut terendah yaitu ±350 cm. Pembangunan pada Perpustakaan (Zona C2), Cafetaria (Zona G), dan Sarana Rekreasi (Zona H) pada elevasi tertinggi yaitu 20 hingga 22 cm. Sedangkan pada Zona B2, Rumah Dinas dan Mess Karyawan terletak pada elevasi terendah yaitu 15- 16 cm.

Analysis of the influence of the interlayer staggered zone in the basalt of Jinsha River Basin on the main buildings

In this paper, the finite element software FEFLOW is used to simulate the seepage field of the interlayer staggered zone C2 in the basalt of Jinsha River Basin. The influence of the interlayer staggered zone C2 on the building is analyzed. Combined with the waterproof effect of current design scheme of anti-seepage curtain, the seepage field in the interlayer staggered zone C2 is discussed under different design schemes. The optimal design scheme of anti-seepage curtain is put forward. The results showed that the case four can effectively reduce the head and hydraulic gradient of underground powerhouse area, and improve the groundwater seepage field in the plant area.

Public housing lifecycle cost analysis for optimal insulation standards in South Korea

The objective of this study is to identify heat transmission coefficients that can be incorporated into the design of public housing to reduce lifecycle costs for residential facilities. This was accomplished by analyzing existing costs and estimated costs associated with insulation for public housing works. The hypothesis was that the current insulation standards outlined would reflect relevant climatic characteristics of various districts and economic impacts associated with housing. As a part of the investigation, cluster analysis was performed to divide the Central Zone (ZoneC), which was designated to be part of the Energy Saving Design Standard of Korea for the Southern and Jeju Zones (Zones S and J). The main results show that the proper Housing Insulation Capacity Improvement Rates (HICIR) in Zone C2 and Zone C3 are 50–60% and 45–55%, respectively, and that the lifespan should be long enough to adapt to the higher standards of insulation. The outcome and framework of this research are a set of heat transmission coefficients that can be effectively applied to the design and construction of housing and that could be applied to other regions similar to South Korea.

Effects of a controlling geological discontinuity on the seismic stability of an underground cavern subjected to near-fault ground motions

The mechanism for the influence of near-fault ground motion on seismic issues for underground rock caverns has seldom been addressed, especially for caverns controlled by large geological discontinuities. In this paper, a nonlinear joint model was used to simulate the effects of unfavorable geological discontinuities under seismic excitation. The influence of near-fault ground motion on unfavorable geological discontinuities was analyzed using a large sample of ground-motion records collected from the NGA-West2 database. A damage potential index (DPI) for unfavorable geological discontinuities was proposed and discussed. The #1 surge chamber of the Baihetan Hydropower Plant, which is dominated by interlayer shear weakness zone (ISWZ) C2, was used as a study case to investigate the differences between pulse-type near-fault ground motion, non-pulse-type near-fault ground motion, and far-field ground motion. The results of the study indicate that (1) significant velocity and displacement as well as a stronger long-period response spectrum are key characteristics of pulse-type near-fault ground motions, whereas non-pulse-type near-fault ground motions display characteristics similar to those of far-field ground motions; (2) the velocity pulse is responsible for the destructive capabilities of near-fault ground motions; (3) the peak ground velocity (PGV) was shown to be the most suitable DPI of several ground-motion parameters for large geological discontinuities under seismic excitation (applicable to both near-fault and far-field ground motions); and (4) PGV was verified to be the most effective DPI for ISWZ C2 at the Baihetan #1 surge chamber. The cavern became fragile when subjected to near-fault ground motions, so special seismic reinforcement measures are recommended. These findings may provide a reference for the seismic design of underground caverns.