Debris flows occur in mountainous areas characterized by steep slope and occasional
severe rainstorms. The massive urbanization in these areas raised the importance of …

Structural countermeasures such as slit dams and check dams are widely installed in
mountainous regions to mitigate debris-flow hazards. However, current approaches adopted …

The destructive nature of debris flows is mainly caused by flow bulking from entrainment of
an erodible channel bed. To arrest these flows, multiple flexible barriers are commonly …

Understanding the interaction between complicated geophysical flows and barriers remains
a critical challenge for hazards countermeasures in engineering design. In this study, the …

The destructive granular flow hazards can be mitigated by intercepting the solid particles
using protective barrier in the flow paths. Changes in the performance of barrier are usually …

The use of open-type check dams in mountainous areas has become common practice in
order to mitigate the effects of debris flow and extend the service life of engineering …

Debris flows (DFs) are dangerous events that can cause the complete destruction of
buildings and infrastructure, such as bridges; DFs therefore represent a high risk to public …

As a result of climate change, rockfalls and rock avalanches as well as landslides lead to an
increasing hazard for settlement areas and infrastructures. The hazards of such mass …

Forestry has played an important role in hazard mitigation associated with debris flows. Most
forest mitigation measures refer to the experience of soil and water conservation, which …

Landslides frequently occur in forest areas with a steep hillside, especially when severely
disturbed by human activities. After sustained heavy rainfall, a landslide occurred near the …