An overview of debris-flow mathematical modelling
Debris flows are among the most catastrophic natural phenomena, attracting the interest of
researchers, engineers and government agencies. The complexity of the physical process …
researchers, engineers and government agencies. The complexity of the physical process …
Insights from the failure and dynamic characteristics of two sequential landslides at Baige village along the **sha River, China
The focus of this paper is on two large sequential landslides which formed a dam and the
resulting lake that occurred along the **sha River on October 11 and November 3, 2018 …
resulting lake that occurred along the **sha River on October 11 and November 3, 2018 …
Multiscale modeling of large deformation in geomechanics
Large deformation soil behavior underpins the operation and performance for a wide range
of key geotechnical structures and needs to be properly considered in their modeling …
of key geotechnical structures and needs to be properly considered in their modeling …
Study of the dynamics of water-enriched debris flow and its impact on slit-type barriers by a modified SPH–DEM coupling approach
Slit-type barriers serve as active countermeasures against debris flow. However, the
dynamic interaction between debris flows and slit-type barriers is extremely complicated. To …
dynamic interaction between debris flows and slit-type barriers is extremely complicated. To …
Particle–fluid–structure interaction for debris flow impact on flexible barriers
Flexible barriers are increasingly used for the protection from debris flow in mountainous
terrain due to their low cost and environmental impact. However, the development of a …
terrain due to their low cost and environmental impact. However, the development of a …
A material point-finite element (MPM-FEM) model for simulating three-dimensional soil-structure interactions with the hybrid contact method
Large deformation in soils and frictional soil-structure contact are important geotechnical
processes that should be considered when designing protective structures to cushion the …
processes that should be considered when designing protective structures to cushion the …
Interaction of two-phase debris flow with obstacles
Landslides, debris avalanches and flows are common events in mountainous regions,
causing tremendous damages to people and infrastructures. Their dynamics are …
causing tremendous damages to people and infrastructures. Their dynamics are …
Effects of particle size of mono-disperse granular flows impacting a rigid barrier
Understanding the interaction between complex geophysical flows and barriers remains a
critical challenge for protecting infrastructure in mountainous regions. The scientific …
critical challenge for protecting infrastructure in mountainous regions. The scientific …
DEM assessment of impact forces of dry granular masses on rigid barriers
In the design of sheltering structures/embankments for the mitigation of the risk due to rapid
and long spreading landslides, a crucial role is generally played by the assessment of the …
and long spreading landslides, a crucial role is generally played by the assessment of the …
Dry granular avalanche impact force on a rigid wall: Analytic shock solution versus discrete element simulations
The present paper investigates the mean impact force exerted by a granular mass flowing
down an incline and impacting a rigid wall of semi-infinite height. First, this granular flow …
down an incline and impacting a rigid wall of semi-infinite height. First, this granular flow …