Analyses on granular mass movement mechanics and deformation with distinct element numerical modeling: Implications for large-scale rock and debris avalanches

Acta Geotechnica

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 233-247

  Thompson, Nick ^a   Bennett, Matthew R ^a   Petford, Nick ^a  

^a BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Avalanche emplacement; Distinct element modeling; Fragmentation; Landslide mechanics; Rock avalanches; Volcanic debris avalanches

Indexed keywords

DEBRIS AVALANCHE; DEFORMATION MECHANISM; DISTINCT ELEMENT METHOD; EMPLACEMENT; FRAGMENTATION; GRANULAR MEDIUM; LANDSLIDE; MASS MOVEMENT; NUMERICAL MODEL; ROCK AVALANCHE; SOIL MECHANICS;

EID: 72249097661     PISSN: 18611125     EISSN: 18611133     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11440-009-0093-4     Document Type: Article

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