Numerical Simulation of Karst Collapse in Qingling Town, Wuhan

Abstract

With background information on the geological conditions of Fenghuo village, Qingling town, Wuhan, based on Terzaghi consolidation theory and GMS software, a hydrodynamic-mechanics coupling model was established. On the basis of simulating the groundwater flow field by GMS software, a mechanical calculation program was developed, and the coupling simulation of hydrodynamic mechanics was achieved. The results showed that the stress state, vertical deformation, and damage of soil are closely related to the underground water flow. The soil pressure value and effective stress value are relatively low from July to August every year. It is the result of buoyancy produced by groundwater. Soil settlement generally occurs in the dry season. When the load is not considered, the deformation value of soil settlement is generally less than 6 mm. In the wet season from July to August every year, the soil will float up, and the floating value is less than 4 mm. The groundwater table changes frequently, and the destruction around the cave body eventually leads to karst collapse.