Dynamic rock fragmentation: thresholds for long runout rock avalanches
The dynamic fragmentation of rock within rock avalanches is examined using the fragmentation concepts introduced by Grady and co-workers. The analyses use typical material values for weak chalk and limestone in order to determine theoretical strain rate thresholds for dynamic fragmentation and resu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Gruppo Italiano Frattura
2014-09-01
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Series: | Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale |
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Online Access: | https://www.fracturae.com/index.php/fis/article/view/1277 |