A new approach for accurate detection of leakage paths from multiple-wenner arrays inverted resistivity imaging in embankment dam

Aiming at the difference of hidden danger identification of embankment dams by different arrays of high-density electrical method, a combined inversion method of wenner data volume is proposed to improve the resolution capability of target. The response characteristics of α, β and γ array to the preset model are presented by constructing the geoelectric model of the dam body and the potential leakage hazard in the contact zone. According to the simulation results, different arrays have different detection effects on the same target and the same array has different detection effects on different targets. β array reflects better effect of low resistance area, and γ array is more suitable for dividing dam body boundary, but both have weak anti-interference ability. In addition, the spatial feature information of the target by multiple-wenner inversion is more for the preset model and can effectively compensate for the limitation of a single array. The inversion results based on a priori model can suppress boundary interference and improve the effective identification of preset hidden dangers and boundary. The field test also shows that the anomaly determined by multiple-wenner inversion technology is highly consistent with the leakage site, which effectively improves the accuracy of hidden danger diagnosis.