Avalanche Dynamics: Dynamics of Rapid Flows of Dense Granular Avalanches

by Shiva P. Pudasaini and Kolumban Hutter

Book Overview

Avalanches, debris, mudflows and landslides are common and natural phenomena that occur worldwide, predominantly in mountainous regions. With an emphasis on snow avalanches, this book sets out to provide a survey and discussion about the motion of avalanche-like flows from initiation to run out. An important aspect of this book is the formulation and investigation of a simple but appropriate continuum mechanical model for the realistic prediction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540326863
• ISBN13: 9783540326861
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 602 Pages
• Weight: 2.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.5" x 9.4"