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This paper took the Fengmaoding slope, typically found in the mountainous areas of central Shanxi province, as its research area. The stratum structure of the Fengmaoding slope is a typical coal measures stratum covered by a layer of loess. There are communication towers on the slope mass and top of the slope; railways, roads, and rivers at the foot of the slope. There are many villages across from the slope, therefore, the buildings and structures nearby, even the lives of the villagers are threatened by the damages caused by the deformation of the slope. Tectonic development and mining activities have very profound effects on the stability of the slope. Considering the above, this paper analyzed the effects of the fault in controlling the deformation features of the destabilized slope during underground mining by adopting the method of numerical simulation from these perspectives including displacement, stress, strain, among others. under different circumstances (the faulted and unfaulted) so as to provide guidance for future studies about landslides of the same type and give preventive proposals for reference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper designs a highly parallel Nested Factorization (NF) to solve large linear equations generated in reservoir numerical simulation problems. The NF method is a traditional linear solution preprocessing method for reservoir numerical simulation problems and has regained attention in recent years due to its potential to extend to parallel architectures such as GPUs (Graphics Processor Units). The parallel algorithm of this paper is based on the MPNF (Massively Parallel Nested Factorization) framework proposed by Appleya. The MPNF algorithm designed in this paper focuses on its efficient implementation on the GPU parallel architecture. Its features include: using a custom matrix structure to achieve merge access, improving access bottlenecks, and improving the efficiency of the SpMV algorithm. It is also applicable to the two-stage preprocessing method CPR (Constrain Pressure Residual). CPR pressures solution and global preprocessing stage; the MPNF method is extended to the solution of the 2.5-dimensional unstructured grid problem. The parallel algorithm in this paper has been integrated into the reservoir numerical simulator. For the SPE10 (million grid, highly heterogeneous) standard example, the GPU-based parallel NF algorithm is in the structured grid model and the equivalent 2.5-dimensional non-on the structured grid model. Compared with the serial version of the NF method, the acceleration ratios of 19.8 and 17.0 times were obtained, respectively; compared with the mainstream serial solution method; the efficiency was also improved by 2 to 3 times. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The numerical simulation of sediment transport in the Yellow River estuary is an important method to quantitative analyze the problems by water and sediment movement, including sediment deposition and river bed evolution, beach deposition and development, the formation and development of the delta, and so on. Making an intensive study of the problems is useful to study the principles of sediment movement and the evolution law of the estuary bed, and it is also important significance to scientific demonstrate of the estuary sediment deposition, sea water intrusion prevention treatment scheme and solve the problems of engineering. Based on the mathematical modeling of sediment transport and our research work, this paper analyzes the research statement, the unsolved issues and the developed trend of this kind problem, to provide the theoretical reference on more accurate numerical simulation of sediment transport in the Yellow River estuary and the scientific reference on the demonstration and decision of estuarine regulation scheme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The shock response and dynamic fracture of concrete gravity dams under impact load are the key problems to evaluate the antiknock safety of the dam. This study aims at understanding the effects of impact shock on the elastic response and dynamic fracture of concrete gravity dams. Firstly, this paper uses acceleration records of a concrete gravity dam under impact to establish the correct way to determine the concrete gravity dam of the fundamental frequency and present cut sheets multi-degree-of-freedom dynamic modeling. Under strong impact loading, the constitutive relation of concrete gravity dam and the highest frequency of the impact are uncertain. So, the main advantage of this method is avoiding the use of elastic modulus in the calculation. The result indicates that the calculation method is a reliable computational method for concrete gravity dams subjected to impact. Subsequently, the failure process of dam models was numerically simulated based on ABAQUS commercial codes. Finally, this paper puts forward suggestions for future research based on the results of the analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study estimates the regional environmental consequences of the impactor extraterrestrial body that could produce the probable Vichada impact crater structure on the Vichada Plain, in Colombia, South America. This paper details the parameter assumptions upon which the estimation is made. It describes an approach to quantifying the principal impact processes that could have affected the landscape in the vicinity of the probable Vichada impact event in the past. The key parameters are impactor diameter, impactor density, impact velocity before atmospheric entry, impact angle, and the distance from the impact at which the environmental effects are to be calculated, and the target type of sedimentary rock or crystalline rock. These parameters were chosen with support from The Vichada Structure dimensions obtained from remote sensing data interpretation, regional geologic mapping and interpreted satellite data and ground-based gravity and magnetic anomalies. The calculations are based on compiled novel algorithms for estimating the thermal radiation emitted by the impact-generated vapor plume or fireball, and the intensity of seismic shaking. Model validation is performed by obtaining the approximates various dimensions of the Vichada impact crater and ejecta deposit, as well as estimating the severity of the air blastin both crater-forming and air burst impacts. We illustrate the utility of the calculations by examining the predicted environmental consequences in seven localities of the Colombian territory, through hypothetical impact scenarios occurring in Cumaribo and Puerto Carreño (Vichada), Puerto Inirida (Guainía), Puerto Gaitán and Villavicencio (Meta), Mitú (Vaupes) and Bogotá, D.C. It is concluded that the most wide-reaching environmental consequence is seismic shaking. Both ejecta deposit thickness and air-blast pressure decay much more rapidly with distance than with seismic ground motion. Close to the impact site the most devastating effect is from thermal radiation; however, the curvature of the Earth implies that distant localities are shielded from direct thermal radiation because the fireball is below the horizon. These results would guide further detailed fieldwork hunting for direct impact crater evidences and/or interpreting high resolution geophysical studies and borehole that could be carried out in the probable Vichada impact crater area in the near future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given the difficulty of accurate online detection for massive data collecting real-timely in a strong noise environment during the complex geological mineral grade analysis process, an order self-learning ARHMM (Autoregressive Hidden Markov Model) algorithm is proposed to carry out online outlier detection in the geological mineral grade analysis process. The algorithm utilizes AR model to fit the time series obtained from "Online x - ray Fluorescent Mineral Analyzer" and makes use of HMM as a basic detection tool, which can avoid the deficiency of presetting the threshold in traditional detection methods. The structure of traditional BDT (Brockwell-Dahlhaus-Trindade) algorithm is improved to be a double iterative structure in which iterative calculation from both time and order is applied respectively to update parameters of ARHMM online. With the purpose of reducing the influence of outlier on parameter update of ARHMM, the strategies of detection-before-update and detection-based-update are adopted, which also improve the robustness of the algorithm. Subsequent simulation by model data and practical application verify the accuracy, robustness, and property of online detection of the algorithm. According to the result, it is obvious that new algorithm proposed in this paper is more suitable for outlier detection of mineral grade analysis data in geology and mineral processing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the continuous improvement of precision requirements for borehole geophysical exploration, the application of transient electromagnetic method (from now on referred to as TEM) in a borehole has become a hot spot. The conventional borehole TEM can only determine the longitudinal depth of the geological anomaly, the radial azimuth and depth cannot be resolved. A double-transmitting and sextuple-receiving borehole TEM is proposed, through which the radial anomaly is excited by the electromagnetic field generated by the double-emitting loops, and the azimuth and depth of the anomaly will be identified by the difference characteristics of the six receiving loops signals. In this paper, the response equations of the transmitting-receiving mode of double-transmitting and sextuple-receiving borehole TEM are deduced, and the response characteristics of the induction segment and the attenuation segment of the receiving loops are obtained based on the response equations under ramp function turnoff condition, providing the basis for theoretical analysis. Due to the negative value of the double-transmitting and sextuple-receiving transient electromagnetic response signals, a negative transformation algorithm under the double logarithmic coordinate system is proposed to provide the essential method for the analysis of two kinds of physical simulation experimental data of the radial azimuth and radial depth detection of the anomaly. The results show that the double-transmitting and sextuple-receiving borehole TEM has decent resolution ability in detecting the radial azimuth of the anomaly, and the effective resolution is 30°. The geometric difference among induced voltages of different measuring points can be used to evaluate the radial depth of the anomaly qualitatively. It is expected that the double-transmitting and sextuple-receiving borehole TEM can provide technical guidance for little borehole geophysical exploration in the fields of oil, natural gas, coal and basic engineering construction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Identifying remaining oil distribution is an essential study at the Third District in North Saertu of the West Block in Daqing Oilfield. This field is known as a flooding fine potential tapping demonstration zone, characterized by a long-developing history and complex well history. Based on tectonic features and sedimentary characteristics of the study area, the methods of facies controlled reservoir 3D geological modeling and numerical simulation are used in the process of establishing the geological 3D static model. In this paper, we summarized the causes and distribution law of remaining oil in the study area by using the method of fine reservoir numerical simulation to provide a reliable basis for the development and adjustment of the oil field. In combination with fine exploration such as water drive fracturing, water plugging, reperforating and injection-production segment, the recoverable reserves recovery rate could be effectively increased. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]