Three-Dimensional Seepage Analysis and Seepage Control System Optimization of a Hydropower Project

Abstract:

The study is conducted for the 3-D seepage field analysis and the seepage control measurements optimization of a hydropower project, which is located in Sichuan Province, China. The seepage control measurements are introduced in this paper. An equivalent method is adopted to simulate drainage holes and the approach of determining equivalent permeability coefficient is presented. The 3-D seepage field with seepage control system is analyzed comprehensively by the water head contours, uplift on the dam foundation, and so on. The necessities of setting the grouting curtain and the drainage holes are discussed respectively. Further the optimal design of the grouting curting and drainage holes of the dam foundation is studied. The results show that special attention should be paid to ensure the well-operation of the seepage control system and the optimization of decreasing the depth of the drainage curtains and grouting curtains properly can be considered.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 468-471)
• Pages: 2433-2436
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.468-471.2433
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Wen Ting Zhan, Qing Xu
• Keywords: Drainage Hole, Grouting Curtain, Seepage Analysis, Seepage Control System Optimization

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DOI: 10.1002/nme.1620100622

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