Tsunami-driven debris motion and loads: A critical review
Recent natural disasters, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean and 2011 Tohoku Tsunami,
exhibited the importance of tsunami-resistant infrastructure in high-risk coastal areas. The …
exhibited the importance of tsunami-resistant infrastructure in high-risk coastal areas. The …
Experimental investigations of debris dynamics over a horizontal plane
This study presents the results of an experimental research program dealing with spatial
debris motion on a horizontal apron depicting a typical harbor wharf. Accordingly, scaled …
debris motion on a horizontal apron depicting a typical harbor wharf. Accordingly, scaled …
Experimental analysis of debris motion due the obstruction from fixed obstacles in tsunami-like flow conditions
Experimental research was conducted focusing on debris motion over a horizontal apron
featuring vertical obstacles in the path of the debris propagation. The apron was designed …
featuring vertical obstacles in the path of the debris propagation. The apron was designed …
Review of evaluation of tsunami-induced debris collision force
The evaluation of the impact of tsunami-borne debris collisions is important in designing
tsunami-resistant structures and quantifying the risk for regional and industrial facilities …
tsunami-resistant structures and quantifying the risk for regional and industrial facilities …
Numerical modelling of flow-debris interaction during extreme hydrodynamic events with DualSPHysics-CHRONO
Floods can transport debris of a very wide range of dimensions, from cohesive sediments to
large floating debris, such as trees and cars. The latter increases the risk associated with …
large floating debris, such as trees and cars. The latter increases the risk associated with …
Debris impact forces on flexible structures in extreme hydrodynamic conditions
Field surveys of recent major flood events have emphasized the need for an in-depth
examination of debris loading. Debris loading occurs when solid objects entrained within the …
examination of debris loading. Debris loading occurs when solid objects entrained within the …
Debris impact under extreme hydrodynamic conditions part 2: Impact force responses for non-rigid debris collisions
Historical tsunami events have resulted in extreme damage to coastal regions worldwide.
Among the various loads associated with tsunami waves, debris impact has been shown to …
Among the various loads associated with tsunami waves, debris impact has been shown to …
SmartWood: Laboratory experiments for assessing the effectiveness of smart sensors for monitoring large wood movement behaviour
Large wood (LW), delivered to the river channel in the course of commercial forest
harvesting, or generated during natural events, can be mobilised during floods. The …
harvesting, or generated during natural events, can be mobilised during floods. The …
Evaluating tsunami damage of wood residential buildings in a coastal community considering waterborne debris from buildings
Tsunamis are one of the most severe natural hazards that could result in human life loss and
extreme damage to structures. During tsunami events, many buildings could experience …
extreme damage to structures. During tsunami events, many buildings could experience …
Small ship collisions in coastal areas during tsunamis: Impact on seawalls behind sand dunes
Y Cho, T Nakamura, N Mizutani, W Sugimoto - Coastal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Coastal regions often feature seawalls situated behind sand dunes, introducing unique
topographical factors that significantly influence ship drift and collision behavior. This study …
topographical factors that significantly influence ship drift and collision behavior. This study …