[HTML][HTML] Matrices, curves and indicators: A review of approaches to assess physical vulnerability to debris flows

M Papathoma-Köhle, B Gems, M Sturm, S Fuchs - Earth-Science Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
Debris flows are natural processes that cause considerable economic loss and sometimes
also casualties. The motion of the debris flow is influenced by both solid and fluid forces …

Recent advances in vulnerability assessment for the built environment exposed to torrential hazards: Challenges and the way forward

S Fuchs, M Keiler, R Ortlepp, R Schinke… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Irrespective of the magnitude and spatial extend, the consequences of a natural hazard are
strongly connected to the vulnerability of elements at risk (eg people, buildings and …

Experimental analysis on the impact force of viscous debris flow

P Cui, C Zeng, Y Lei - Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
A miniaturized flume experiment was carried out to measure impact forces of viscous debris
flow. The flow depth (7.2–11.2 cm), velocity (2.4–5.2 m/s) and impact force were recorded …

A unified CFD‐DEM approach for modeling of debris flow impacts on flexible barriers

X Li, J Zhao - International Journal for Numerical and Analytical …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This paper presents a unified modeling framework to investigate the impacts of debris flow
on flexible barriers, based on coupled computational fluid dynamics and discrete element …

Deriving Debris‐Flow Dynamics From Real‐Time Impact‐Force Measurements

Y Yan, H Tang, K Hu, JM Turowski… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Understanding the impact forces exerted by debris flows is limited by a lack of direct field
measurements and validated numerical models. In this study, we use real‐time impact‐force …

Particle–fluid–structure interaction for debris flow impact on flexible barriers

A Leonardi, FK Wittel, M Mendoza… - … ‐Aided Civil and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Flexible barriers are increasingly used for the protection from debris flow in mountainous
terrain due to their low cost and environmental impact. However, the development of a …

Impact dynamics of debris flow against rigid obstacle in laboratory experiments

D Song, X Chen, GGD Zhou, X Lu, G Cheng… - Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
Debris-flow impact against rigid obstacle involves instant redirection of flow velocity and
elevation of flow depth, and could serve as a stringent approach for verification of the two …

Study of the dynamics of water-enriched debris flow and its impact on slit-type barriers by a modified SPH–DEM coupling approach

H Xiong, M Hao, D Zhao, Y Qiu, X Chen - Acta Geotechnica, 2024 - Springer
Slit-type barriers serve as active countermeasures against debris flow. However, the
dynamic interaction between debris flows and slit-type barriers is extremely complicated. To …

Impact mechanisms of granular and viscous flows on rigid and flexible barriers

CWW Ng, D Song, CE Choi, LHD Liu… - Canadian …, 2017 - cdnsciencepub.com
Structural countermeasures such as rigid and flexible barriers are commonly installed in
mountainous regions to intercept mass-wasting processes. Without sufficient and reliable …

Numerical study of granular debris flow run-up against slit dams by discrete element method

GGD Zhou, J Du, D Song, CE Choi, HS Hu, C Jiang - Landslides, 2020 - Springer
Run-up of granular debris flows against slit dams on slopes is a complex process that
involves deceleration, deposition, and discharge. It is imperative to understand the run-up …