Influence of Slope Gradient on Distribution Rule of Geostress Field in River Valleys

Abstract:

During the construction of hydropower station, the change of slope gradient in river valleys often takes place. In order to study influence of slope gradient change on distribution rule of geostress field, the three dimensional unloading models under different slope gradients were established by finite difference software (FLAC^3D). After numerical simulation, the results were as follows: (1) The phenomenon of stress concentration at the bottom of river valleys was obvious, which appeared the typical stress fold. Both the depth of stress concentration zone and the principal stress values significantly increased with the increment of slope gradient. (2) Maximum principal stress values increased less in shallow part of upper bank slope (low stress zone) but increased more in the nearby slope foot with the increment of slope gradient, causing great difference in geostress field of bank slope. (3) There was some difference in released energy of bank slope due to slope gradient change in river valleys. In order to distinguish the difference, stress relief zone was further divided into stress stably released zone and stress instability released zone. Finally, take Ada dam area of the western route project of South-to-North Water Transfer as an example, the results by numerical simulation were reliable through comparing the distribution rule of geostress field for the dam, which could provide important reference for stability of the design and construction of steep and narrow river valleys.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 404)
• Pages: 365-370
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.404.365
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Qi Tao Pei, Hai Bo Li, Ya Qun Liu, Jun Gang Jiang
• Keywords: Geostress, River Valley, Simulation, Slope Gradient, Stress Concentration

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DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.66-68.901