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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Earth Sci.
Sec. Geoinformatics
Volume 12 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/feart.2024.1435824

Construction and application of multi-scale costal bedrock urban 3D engineering geological models in Qingdao City of China

Provisionally accepted
Dong Ji Dong Ji 1Jing Hou Jing Hou 2Zhiliang Cheng Zhiliang Cheng 1*Shuai Wei Shuai Wei 1Yue Zhai Yue Zhai 3Wenhao Li Wenhao Li 1
  • 1 Weifang University, Weifang, China
  • 2 Qingdao Research Institute of Geotechnical Investigation and Surveying, Qingdao,China, Qingdao, China
  • 3 Xiangyang Institute of Surveying and Mapping, Xiangyang, China, Xiangyang, China

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    The 3D geological model is crucial for geotechnical simulations and assessments in coastal urban environments with complex bedrock formations. This study presents a multi-scale 3D geo-logical modeling methodology for coastal bedrock cities. A double-weighted interpolation fit-ting method was proposed for the seamless integration of heterogeneous data sources, ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining accuracy in land-sea data fusion. A three-tiered coding system was developed for bedrock layers that effectively represents the degree of weathering, geological age, and lithological characteristics, addressing complexities and standardization issues in rock formations. Utilizing Qingdao as a case study, the proposed methodology has successfully facilitated the development of models across four scales. This includes a comprehensive city-wide model, five models designed for general application, two demonstration models, and a quintet of boutique zone models tailored to specific localities. The integration of 3D geological modeling with technologies like BIM, GIS, and IoT demonstrates significant potential in supporting coastal urban construction and geological disaster mitigation, contributing to the sustainable development of coastal areas.

    Keywords: Geotechnical engineering, Three-dimensional geological model, coast city, Multi-scale model, layer code of bedrocks, land-sea data fusion

    Received: 21 May 2024; Accepted: 28 Aug 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Ji, Hou, Cheng, Wei, Zhai and Li. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Zhiliang Cheng, Weifang University, Weifang, China

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