This article presents a numerical model coupling the finite difference method and discrete
element methods (FDM, DEM) for simulating the response of cellular geostructures to …

This study investigates the effectiveness of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA)
as a novel cushion material mitigating repeated rockfall impacts on reinforced concrete (RC) …

Debris flows occur in multiple surges. Boulders entrained within the flow have been reported
to incapacitate structures within its flow path. Single-layer cushions, such as gabions, are …

Rock-filled gabions are commonly installed in front of reinforced concrete structures to
reduce concentrated impact loads induced by rock fall and boulders entrained in debris …

Extremely energetic rockfalls (EERs) are defined here as rockfalls for which a combination of
both large volume and free fall height of hundreds of meters results in energy larger than …

Many existing ground reinforced embankments are experiencing deterioration, meanwhile
the risk of rockfall is aggravated by the weathering and the infiltration of rainfall. However …

Rock-filled gabions are used to shield barriers and galleries from boulder fall in
mountainous regions. A challenge in the design of rock-filled gabions lies in the estimation …

The mechanical behavior of rockfall impacts on shed slabs was studied in three aspects: the
rockfall impact force, the inertia effect coefficient, and the structural damage evaluation. A …

Rockfall is a significant hazard in the Himalayan regions of India, threatening lives and
property. Rockfall Protection Embankments (RPE) offer a solution by intercepting falling …

This article first proposes a literature-based criterion for evaluating the capacity of protection
embankments in resisting rockfall-induced impacts. The criterion is intended to help …