The Rosetta Stone Network: Physical testing towards a common understanding of debris flows
Abstract
Debris flows are an increasing global hazard. However, despite separate advances in the fluid mechanics, granular physics, earth sciences and geotechnical engineering communities a holistic understanding of the mechanics of these complex flows remains elusive. This proposal aims to create a “Rosetta Stone” through physical tests undertaken with common material characteristics, informed by monitored field events, leading to improved numerical models. Results will be shared, interpreted according to the different paradigms adopted within each network discipline, and communicated via an open-access repository in order to better predict runout and impact loads via improved validation and calibration of numerical models.
granular Suspensions debris flows rheology experiments
Publikationen
Project staff
Roland Kaitna
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Roland Kaitna
roland.kaitna@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-87113
BOKU Project Leader
25.04.2017 - 30.04.2022
BOKU partners
External partners
University of Durham
Jim McElwaine
partner
Eidgenoessiche Forschungsanstalt WSL
Brian McArdell
partner
Queen's University
Andy Take
partner
University of Sheffield
Elisabeth Bowman
coordinator