This paper presents a discrete framework for the modelling of composite structures for
rockfall protection. The model is applied to analyse the dynamic response of a cylindrical …

In a hilly and congested urban environment, use of reinforced concrete barrier for hillslope
protection is common. With some of these barriers, a layer of gabion is placed in front of the …

Gabions are the most commonly adopted cushion layer for shielding rigid debris-resisting
barriers against boulder impact. Despite the prevalent use of gabions, they comprise heavy …

Given the limited dissipating effect and high construction costs of traditional sand cushion in
shed, this paper proposes to partially replace the sand with waste tennis balls to solve the …

Galleries are common measures to protect roads and railways from rockfall. Rockfall is one
of the most relevant natural hazards in the mountainous regions of Switzerland. The recent …

Rock-filled gabions are widely used to attenuate concentrated impact loads exerted by
boulders entrained in debris flows. However, rock fragments used to construct gabion may …

An experimental investigation involving the use of a full-scale pendulum device to deliver
solid object impact on a reinforced concrete (RC) barrier specimen that was fitted with a …

Rock sheds have been widely used to protect against rockfall. Traditionally, a cushion layer
is placed on the top of a rock shed to reduce the impact force and dissipate energy …

Zusammenfassung Die Schallemissionsanalyse wendet Methoden aus der Seismologie
und der Nachrichtentechnik an, um Ereignisse zu erfassen und zu lokalisieren …

Rockfall is one of the most catastrophic hazards among natural calamities. The issue
involving responses of discrete-continuum interactions concerning rockfall protection …