Optimization of Seepage Prevention of Ma Erdang Hydropower Station

Base on the design of seepage control, the three-dimensional non-steady saturated - unsaturated seepage finite element analysis program CNPM3D is used to establish the three-dimentional finite element seepage model of junction area during operating period. The seepage field of dam site area is studied under the different anti-seepage curtain arrangement scheme. Specifically, the seepage gradient and the seepage discharge of the panel, major material zone, foundation curtains and two sides abutment curtains are analyzed to evaluate the stability of the major district of dam area, in order to provide suggestions for choosing the seepage control standard in the next deepen design stage.The calculation results show that the panel and the impervious curtain anti-seepage effect is remarkable.Impervious curtain can greatly reduce the total seepage flow of the dam and its foundation.However the curtain deepened to 1Lu has little effect on seepage discharge. It is showed that the seepage prevention standards of 3 lu should be proposed in the deepen design stage for both security and economic benefit. The achievement and experience of this seepage prevention design should be taken into consideration for other similar projects.