Debris flow is one type of natural terrain hazards that is particularly destructive. In order to
protect the public, mitigation measures such as rigid barriers and baffles are deployed which …

Debris flows carry enormous momentum as they surge downslope and could cause loss of
lives and damage to infrastructure. Structural countermeasures such as rigid and flexible …

After the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, mountainous areas in SW China are recognized as a
region with highly active and perilous landslides and debris flows. The frequent impacts of …

Buildings are the element of greatest concern with regard to debris flow hazard risk, and
their destruction is mainly caused by the collapse of walls and reinforced concrete (RC) …

The characteristics of exposed built environments have a significant effect on debris flow
impacts on buildings, but knowledge about their interactions is still limited. This paper …

ABSTRACT A new type of flexible debris-resisting barrier has been designed using the state-
of-the-art analytical force approach for mitigation of channelised debris flow hazards in a …

Debris flow normally occurs after heavy rains in mountainous regions with multiple surges.
Flexible barriers are installed in torrents to intercept debris flows in an early stage. For the …

Debris flows often cause local damage to engineering structures by exerting destructive
impact forces. The debris-flow–deformable-barrier interaction is a significant issue in …

The runup height and impact load of landslide debris are the key parameters for design of
debris hazard mitigation structures. However, the movement of obstacle (eg, deformation of …

Granular debris flow baffles are commonly installed in front of rigid barriers to dissipate flow
energy and reduce the required barrier impact capacity. Despite the engineering value of …