Dike reinforcing structure capable of utilizing pipeline in riverway
By utilizing gabion stone cages, waterfront platforms, and ecological slope protection structures within the river channel, the problem of high relocation costs for existing pipelines was solved. This enabled the preservation and utilization of pipelines within the river channel and the reinforcement of embankments, providing convenient waterfront access for residents, shortening the construction period, and saving investment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423015304.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-09
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies for treating existing sewage and water supply pipelines laid along rivers are costly to relocate and disrupt residents' lives, making it difficult to achieve the convenient and water-friendly functions of preserving and utilizing pipelines within the river channel and reinforcing embankments.
The project adopts a combined structure of gabion stone cages, waterfront platforms, ecological slope protection, and flood control walls. Existing pipelines are used to reinforce the river embankment, and waterfront platforms and ecological slope protection are set up in between, reducing land occupation and investment and shortening the construction period.
This approach allows for the preservation and utilization of existing pipelines within the river channel, saving investment, reducing social impact, shortening the construction period, providing convenient access to the water, and stabilizing the riverbanks.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of comprehensive environmental management engineering, specifically to a dike reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines within a river channel. Background Technology
[0002] Due to factors such as project land use and construction funding, a large number of existing sewage and water supply pipelines in Chinese cities are laid along rivers. This not only affects the aesthetics of the environment but also causes great inconvenience to the raising, reinforcement, and renovation of riverbanks and embankments. Currently, most comprehensive water environment management projects and river flood control projects adopt relocation methods when dealing with similar pipelines laid along rivers. This involves either dismantling the pipelines and reburying them below the riverbed, or laying them below the road on top of the embankment after the embankment is raised, or burying them on the back side of the embankment. However, relocation is costly and requires a long period of interruption in pipeline operation, seriously affecting the production and lives of urban residents.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a structure that can preserve and utilize existing pipelines in the river channel, while simultaneously raising and reinforcing the river embankment, and also provide convenient access to the water for residents. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a dike reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines in river channels. This structure can retain and utilize existing pipelines in river channels, while simultaneously raising and reinforcing river dikes and providing convenient access to the water. It can also reduce land occupation, save investment, and shorten construction time.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:
[0006] This application provides a levee reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines within a river channel, including a gabion base installed at the bottom of the existing pipeline near the riverbank. An excavated material backfill area is provided above the gabion base. A waterfront platform is provided between the existing pipeline and the riverbank slope. The waterfront platform is located at the top of the excavated material backfill area. An ecological slope protection is provided between the waterfront platform and the top of the riverbank. A flood control wall is also provided on the top of the riverbank.
[0007] The gabion is a rectangle with a width of 1.5m and a height of 1m. It consists of a wire mesh cage made of woven metal wire and stones filled inside the cage to compact the silt and stabilize the riverbank.
[0008] The waterfront platform is constructed of pedestrian walkway bricks or permeable concrete, with a width of no less than 2m, and is equipped with protective railings on the water-facing side.
[0009] The slope ratio of the ecological slope protection is less than 1:1.5, and the slope protection adopts vegetation blocks or Reno mattresses, with a thickness of not less than 0.1m.
[0010] A sand and gravel cushion layer or a geotextile filter layer is installed below the ecological slope protection.
[0011] The flood control wall is a reinforced concrete L-shaped retaining wall. The horizontal part of the flood control wall is 0.4~0.6m thick and is buried below the ground of the top of the dike; the vertical part is 0.3~0.5m thick.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:
[0013] 1. Preserve and utilize existing pipelines within the river channel to avoid relocation during river dredging construction, thereby saving investment and reducing social impact.
[0014] 2. Install gabion stone cages at the toe to compact the silt and stabilize the riverbank. They can be quickly filled underwater to block water and create dry conditions for other structures to be constructed, thus shortening the construction period.
[0015] 3. Located between the existing pipeline and the riverbank, it makes full use of the existing space and saves land. Attached Figure Description
[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this application and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a general structural diagram of an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.
[0019] The terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0020] like Figure 1As shown, this application embodiment provides a dike reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines within a river channel, including a gabion base 2 installed at the bottom of the existing pipeline 1 near the riverbank. An excavated material backfill area 3 is provided on the upper part of the gabion base 2. A waterfront platform 4 is provided between the existing pipeline 1 and the riverbank slope. The waterfront platform 4 is located on top of the excavated material backfill area 3. An ecological slope protection 5 is provided between the waterfront platform 4 and the top of the riverbank. A flood control wall 6 is also provided on the top of the riverbank.
[0021] The existing pipeline 1 is the original structure, mostly concrete, cast iron or steel pipes laid along the riverbed near the bank slope of the original river channel. They are circular with a diameter of 0.5 to 2m, and some of the existing pipelines are wrapped with concrete.
[0022] Gabion Town Foot 2 is located at the bottom of the existing pipeline near the riverbank. It is a rectangle with a cross-section of 1.5m wide and 1m high. It consists of a wire mesh cage made of woven metal wire and stones filled inside the cage to compact the silt and stabilize the riverbank.
[0023] Excavated material backfilling area 3 is located at the foot of the gabion town. It is a nearby backfilling area for the excavated soil and rock materials from the slope repair, with a compaction degree of not less than 0.91.
[0024] Waterfront Platform 4 is located between the existing pipeline and the riverbank, on top of the excavated material backfill area. It is constructed of pedestrian walkway bricks or permeable concrete and is at least 2 meters wide. Protective railings are installed on the water-facing side.
[0025] Ecological slope protection 5 is set between the waterfront platform and the top of the riverbank, with a slope ratio gentler than 1:1.5. It adopts vegetation blocks or Reno mattresses for slope protection with a thickness of not less than 0.1m. Sand and gravel cushion layer or geotextile filter layer is set according to the geological conditions of the underlying surface.
[0026] Flood control wall 6 is a reinforced concrete L-shaped retaining wall, serving as a water-blocking and wave-damping wall. The top elevation of the wall is determined based on the design high tide level plus the calculated freeboard. The horizontal part is 0.4~0.6m thick and is buried below the ground level of the top of the dike. The vertical part is 0.3~0.5m thick. The length and thickness of each part are determined after stability and structural calculations based on the water-blocking height. The exterior facade will be beautified as needed.
[0027] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.
Claims
1. A dike reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines within a river channel, characterized in that, This includes a gabion base located at the bottom of the existing pipeline near the riverbank, with an excavated material backfill area at the top of the gabion base, a waterfront platform between the existing pipeline and the riverbank, the waterfront platform being located at the top of the excavated material backfill area, an ecological slope protection between the waterfront platform and the top of the riverbank, and a flood control wall also being installed on the top of the riverbank.
2. The embankment reinforcement structure utilizing in-river pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gabion is a rectangle with a width of 1.5m and a height of 1m. It consists of a wire mesh cage made of woven metal wire and stones filled inside the cage to compact the silt and stabilize the riverbank.
3. A dike reinforcement structure that can utilize pipelines within a river channel, as described in claim 1, is characterized in that... The waterfront platform is constructed of pedestrian walkway bricks or permeable concrete, with a width of no less than 2m, and is equipped with protective railings on the water-facing side.
4. A dike reinforcement structure utilizing pipelines within a river channel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slope ratio of the ecological slope protection is less than 1:1.5, and the slope protection adopts vegetation blocks or Reno mattresses, with a thickness of not less than 0.1m.
5. A dike reinforcement structure utilizing pipelines within a river channel according to claim 4, characterized in that, A sand and gravel cushion layer or a geotextile filter layer is installed below the ecological slope protection.
6. A dike reinforcement structure utilizing in-river pipelines according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flood control wall is a reinforced concrete L-shaped retaining wall with a horizontal section thickness of 0.4~0.6m, which is buried below the ground level of the top of the dike; The thickness of the vertical section is 0.3~0.5m.