The granular flow down an inclined channel impacting a wall-like obstacle of limited width is
experimentally investigated, and the influences of incoming flow characteristics as well as …

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 devastating effects of natural hazards due to the propagation of mass flows, such as
landslides, debris flows, and avalanches, can be avoided, or at least reduced, by placing …

There are intricate and intriguing flow structures in interaction between fast granular flow
and an existing deposit, significantly affecting the development of granular avalanches. This …

A detailed investigation on the influence of topography on the impact mechanism of dry
granular flow is still lacking. In this study, the effect of topography was examined …

During long-term operation, the performance of obstacles would be changed due to the
material accumulating upslope the obstacle. However, the effects of retained material on …

Protective barriers provide crucial resistance against the impact of granular flows. However,
the adoption of characterized flow depth and velocity values in impact force estimation …

Granular flows comprise a wide range of particle sizes. The particle size governs the degree
of grain contact and inertial stresses in the flow, thus influencing the mechanism of impact …

The impact behavior of superspeed granular flows is not sufficiently understood, although it
is the basis for establishing an impact model, which is important in barrier design. Centrifuge …

The interaction between fast shallow granular flow and obstacles on steep terrain is an
important aspect of granular mechanics and defending against geological hazards. In this …