This paper presents a computational scheme for simulating debris-flow impact pressures on
buildings in urban areas. The debris flow mobility is described using depth-averaged mass …

The physical vulnerability of roads to debris flow is expressed through fragility functions that
relate flow volume to damage probabilities. Fragility relations are essential components of …

Debris flows pose great threats to people's safety and cause catastrophic damage to
infrastructure. Accurate prediction of debris flow runout distance provides a scientific basis …

The demand for land in the hilly terrain of Hong Kong means there is increasing pressure for
developments to enc roach onto the natural terrain. This paper examines some salient …

Slope debris flow (SDF) is a common geological disaster with complex formation processes
and strong destructive forces causing significant casualties and economic losses in …

ABSTRACT Hong Kong, Taiwan and numerous other areas around the world are vulnerable
to debris flows. A single rigid barrier is generally installed at the end of a potential flow path …

Estimating the magnitude and the intensity of rapid landslides like debris flows is
fundamental to evaluate quantitatively the hazard in a specific location. Dynamic run-out …

The cushioning behaviour of granular materials, such as sand and gravel, has been studied
for the rational design and performance evaluation of a rock shed intended for rockfall …

Flexible barriers have been widely applied in rockfall mitigation in recent years. However,
the behavior of flexible barriers under the impact of boulders is still not fully understood. To …

Concrete dams are reliable when subjected to static loads such as earth pressure and water
pressure. However, the dam failure would be abrupt and catastrophic if it is impacted by …