Estimation of the return period of rockfall blocks according to their size

With reference to the rockfall risk estimation and the planning of rockfall protection devices, one of the most critical and most discussed problems is the correct definition of the design block by taking into account its return period. In this paper, a methodology for the assessment of the design b...

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Main Authors: V. De Biagi, M. L. Napoli, M. Barbero, D. Peila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/17/103/2017/nhess-17-103-2017.pdf