Miao Miao

Bio: Miao Miao is an academic researcher from Chang'an University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Source rock & Geology. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 20 citations.

Review of Application and Innovation of Geotextiles in Geotechnical Engineering.

Abstract: Most geotextiles consist of polymers of polyolefin, polyester or polyamide family, which involve environmental problems related to soil pollution. Geotextiles can be used for at least one of the following functions: Separation, reinforcement, filtration, drainage, stabilization, barrier, and erosion protection. Due to the characteristics of high strength, low cost, and easy to use, geotextiles are widely used in geotechnical engineering such as soft foundation reinforcement, slope protection, and drainage system. This paper reviews composition and function of geotextiles in geotechnical engineering. In addition, based on literatures including the most recent data, the discussion turns to recent development of geotextiles, with emphasis on green geotextiles, intelligent geotextiles, and high-performance geotextiles. The present situation of these new geotextiles and their application in geotechnical engineering are reviewed.

Tectono-Thermal Evolution and its Significance of Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Fuyang Sag, Southern North China Basin: A Case Study of Well WFD-1

Abstract: The study of tectono-thermal evolution of sedimentary basins reveals both geothermal field characteristics and hydrocarbon generation and expulsion in the basin. However, there are only a few studies on the tectono-thermal evolution of the Fuyang Sag. This means the hydrocarbon exploration in the study area is restricted and unable to be effectively supported. Based on the geophysical exploration and drilling results, the tectono-thermal evolution of the Fuyang Sag has been studied for the first time in this paper. Using the organic geochemical data of the source rocks, the influence of tectono-thermal evolution on hydrocarbon exploration in the Fuyang Sag was discussed. The burial history of the Fuyang Sag since the late Paleozoic falls into four stages: stable sedimentation, rapid subsidence and deposition, long-term continuous uplift and denudation, and sedimentation. The heat flow evolution history of the Fuyang Sag since the late Paleozoic is characterized by ascending first and descending afterward. The main source rocks in the sag increased rapidly during the Permian and was gradually finalized in the Yanshanian period. The Fuyang Sag was reformed after the early hydrocarbon generation. The main source rocks with deeper burial depth, weaker uplift, and denudation reformation have greater potential for hydrocarbon exploration in the sag. The results of this study provide not only a scientific basis and important guidance for hydrocarbon exploration in the Fuyang Sag, and but also effective geothermal constraints for further geodynamics research in the Southern North China Basin.

Distribution of Biogenic Gas Reservoirs and Optimization of Favorable Zones in the Sanhu Area, Qaidam Basin, China

Abstract: Based on the drilling results of the Taishen-1 well in the Sanhu area in the Qaidam Basin, the study proposed new findings on the conditions of source rock, reservoir, and overlaying strata, as well as accumulation characteristics for biogenic gas. Further, the controlling factors of biogenic gas accumulation as well as two favorable zones for exploration were identified based on the comparison of drilling results and geological findings in adjacent areas. The result of the study showed that: (1) the biogenic gas source rock in the Sanhu area is lacustrine dark mudstone, and the LLTOC (lower limit of total organic carbon) in Q1+2 (the Qigequan Formation) and N (the Neogene) is 0.25% and 0.40%; (2) the ‘self-generation and self-storage’ source-reservoir combination developed across all the formations due to the absence of faults and the development of mudstone; (3) the controlling factors of gas accumulation in the studied area include the limit of burial depth, the methane yield, and climate conditions. The failure of the Taishen-1 well owes to the fact that the gas generated failed to support the demand for gas accumulation; (4) influenced by the southward movement of gas-containing groundwater from the high potential area in the north, the biogenic gas reservoirs are distributed in the northern slope and the central sag of the Sanhu depression, and the lower limit of exploration depth of the biogenic gas reservoirs is about 2119 m; (5) two favorable zones were selected for natural gas exploration: the Upper Tertiary thermogenic gas-bearing Yahu-Sebei area and the biogenic gas-bearing Tainan-Sebei area.

Geohazards, reflection and challenges in Mountain tunnel construction of China: a data collection from 2002 to 2018

Abstract: In face of the complicated and changing geological conditions, safety issue is always a primary concern during the construction phase of tunnel in the mountainous regions of China. This Express Let...

Experimental study on the effect of water gushing on loess metro tunnel

Abstract: In the construction of metro tunnels, water gushing accidents caused by the rupture of underground pipeline often occur, and in loess area, the collapsibility of loess makes this problem more complex and difficult. To investigate the damage of metro tunnel caused by collapsible loess under the action of local dynamic water (gushing water), a model experiment was conducted based on the pipeline water gushing accident happened in the construction of metro tunnel located in loess area. Through the study of similar materials of loess and tunnel lining, the test materials and apparatus were prepared according to similarity criterion. By simulating water gushing environment in the loess stratum, this paper analyzed mechanical characteristics of tunnel (water pressure of surrounding rock, contact pressure and internal force of tunnel lining) and deformation of surrounding rock and tunnel. Furthermore, combining with the process of local collapse of loess in the model experiment, it is concluded that the formation of water transport channel is the main reason for the difference of tunnel structural response when water gushing occurs at different locations. Finally, a three-dimensional spatial model of water transport channel in loess stratum under the environment of local water gushing was established to study the rule of water transport.

Automatic Monitoring System in Underground Engineering Construction: Review and Prospect

Abstract: Automatic monitoring system is one of the main means to ensure the safety of underground engineering construction This paper summarizes the current international research and application status of the underground engineering monitoring system from three aspects of data acquisition, data transmission, and data processing and emphatically introduces the mainstream new technology of the monitoring system Furthermore, this paper puts forward specific and implementable technical routes based on the current intelligent technology and the challenges faced by future monitoring, which can provide direction and reference for future research, including high-precision real-time acquisition and safe and reliable transmission of monitoring data, multisource data fusion, and the visual intelligent early warning platform