Some considerations on the use of numerical methods to simulate past landslides and possible new failures: the case of the recent **nmo landslide (Sichuan, China)

G Scaringi, X Fan, Q Xu, C Liu, C Ouyang… - Landslides, 2018 - Springer
Rock avalanches represent a serious risk for human lives, properties, and infrastructures. On
June 24, 2017, a catastrophic landslide destroyed the village of **nmo (Maoxian County …

[PDF][PDF] 高速远程滑坡颗粒流研究进展

**坤, 程谦恭, 林棋文, 王玉峰, 宋章 - 地球科学, 2022 - researchgate.net
颗粒流是高速远程滑坡物质演化过程的一个重要阶段, 也是从细观角度揭示其超常运动特性的
重要手段. 颗粒流所采用的主要研究方法以及取得的重要理论成果, 可以为高速远程滑坡动力学 …

Modeling failure of jointed rock slope with two main joint sets using a novel DEM bond contact model

M Jiang, T Jiang, GB Crosta, Z Shi, H Chen… - Engineering …, 2015 - Elsevier
In order to investigate the failure processes and mechanisms of jointed rock slopes, Distinct
Element Method (DEM) was applied with a novel bond contact model. The bond contact …

Simulating the postfailure behavior of the seismically-triggered Chiu-fen-erh-shan landslide using 3DEC

JH Wu, PH Hsieh - Engineering Geology, 2021 - Elsevier
The dip-slope Chiu-fen-erh-shan landslide, estimated to have a volume of 36× 10 6 m 3,
was triggered by the Mw 7.6 Chi-Chi earthquake. The debris covered an area of 1.95 km 2 …

Evolution of the large landslide induced by Typhoon Morakot: A case study in the Butangbunasi River, southern Taiwan using the discrete element method

CH Lin, ML Lin - Engineering Geology, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstract In 2009, Typhoon Morakot delivered high intensity rainfall and triggered many sites
of large landslide, which projected areas were larger than 10,000 m 2 from the satellite …

Dynamic-response characteristics and deformation evolution of loess slopes under seismic loads

Z Wu, D Zhang, S Wang, C Liang, D Zhao - Engineering Geology, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Loess Plateau is one of the most seismically and geologically active regions in
China. The related catastrophic earthquakes and geological disasters have caused more …

Forecasting landslide hazard by the 3D discrete element method: A case study of the unstable slope in the Lushan hot spring district, central Taiwan

CY Lu, CL Tang, YC Chan, JC Hu, CC Chi - Engineering Geology, 2014 - Elsevier
Catastrophic landslides and related phenomena are commonly facilitated by the subtropical
climate with frequent typhoons and recurrent earthquakes in Taiwan's mountainous areas …

A comparative study of public—private catastrophe insurance systems: lessons from current practices

Y Paudel - The Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance-Issues and …, 2012 - Springer
Natural disasters risk is increasing in several regions around the world as a result of socio-
economic development and climate change. This indicates the importance of establishing …

Insights into the transport and fragmentation characteristics of earthquake-induced rock avalanche: numerical study

G Gao, MA Meguid, LE Chouinard… - International Journal of …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
The earthquake-induced rock avalanche in the Tangjia Valley was the most notable
geological disaster triggered by the Lushan earthquake in 2013. In order to investigate the …

On the dynamic fragmentation and lubrication of coseismic landslides

T Zhao, GB Crosta - Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The three‐dimensional discrete element method has been employed to analyze the
dynamic fragmentation and lubrication mechanisms of coseismic Tangjiashan landslide …