The buffering performance of a flexible buffer-sand layer composite cushion used for rockfall shed: experimental and numerical investigation

Y Jin, Z Yu, L Liao, L Zhang, L Luo - Landslides, 2024 - Springer
A common practice in mountainous areas for rockfall protection is to cover the top slab of a
rockfall shed with a thick granular layer to buffer the impact. However, the weight of the sand …

Granular Flow Impact on Shed Tunnels and the Buffering Effect of Cushion Layers

L Wei, J Wang, Z Dai - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
Granular flow is one of the most destructive geological hazards in mountainous areas,
posing a severe threat to the economy and personnel safety in the region. Shed tunnels are …