Debris flow risk mitigation by the means of rigid and flexible barriers – experimental tests and impact analysis

The impact of a debris flow on a structure can have disastrous effects because of the enormous destructive potential of this type of phenomenon. Although the introduction of risk mitigation structures such as the Sabo Dam, the filter dam and more recently flexible barriers is usual, there are very f...

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Main Authors: L. Canelli, A. M. Ferrero, M. Migliazza, A. Segalini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-05-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/12/1693/2012/nhess-12-1693-2012.pdf