Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance
In this study, laboratory tests were used to determine the deposition characteristics (runout distance, lateral width, and deposition area) of debris flow and their relationships with the flow characteristics (flow velocity and flow depth) according to the presence of a berm. An experimental flume 1...
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| description | In this study, laboratory tests were used to determine the deposition characteristics (runout distance, lateral width, and deposition area) of debris flow and their relationships with the flow characteristics (flow velocity and flow depth) according to the presence of a berm. An experimental flume 1.3 to 1.9 m long, 0.15 m wide, and 0.3 m high was employed to investigate the effects of channel slope and volumetric concentration of sediment with and without the berm. The runout distance (0.201–1.423 m), lateral width (0.045–0.519 m), and deposition area (0.008–0.519 m<sup>2</sup>) increased as the channel slope increased and as the volumetric concentration of sediment decreased. These quantities also increased with the flow velocity and flow depth. In addition, the maximum reductions in the runout distance, lateral width, and deposition area were 69.1%, 65.9%, and 93%, respectively, upon berm installation. The results of this study illustrate general debris flow characteristics according to berm installation; the reported relationship magnitudes are specific to the experimental conditions described herein. However, the results of this study contribute to the design of site-specific berms in the future by providing data describing the utility and function of berms in mitigating debris flow. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c2e0a9fe7b9542b5bf475a69d55856582023-11-22T10:14:30ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412021-08-011316222310.3390/w13162223Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm PerformanceKukhyun Ryou0Hyungjoon Chang1Hojin Lee2School of Civil Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, KoreaSchool of Civil Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, KoreaSchool of Civil Engineering, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28644, KoreaIn this study, laboratory tests were used to determine the deposition characteristics (runout distance, lateral width, and deposition area) of debris flow and their relationships with the flow characteristics (flow velocity and flow depth) according to the presence of a berm. An experimental flume 1.3 to 1.9 m long, 0.15 m wide, and 0.3 m high was employed to investigate the effects of channel slope and volumetric concentration of sediment with and without the berm. The runout distance (0.201–1.423 m), lateral width (0.045–0.519 m), and deposition area (0.008–0.519 m<sup>2</sup>) increased as the channel slope increased and as the volumetric concentration of sediment decreased. These quantities also increased with the flow velocity and flow depth. In addition, the maximum reductions in the runout distance, lateral width, and deposition area were 69.1%, 65.9%, and 93%, respectively, upon berm installation. The results of this study illustrate general debris flow characteristics according to berm installation; the reported relationship magnitudes are specific to the experimental conditions described herein. However, the results of this study contribute to the design of site-specific berms in the future by providing data describing the utility and function of berms in mitigating debris flow.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/16/2223runout distancedebris flowbermvolumetric concentration |
| spellingShingle | Kukhyun Ryou Hyungjoon Chang Hojin Lee Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance Water runout distance debris flow berm volumetric concentration |
| title | Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance |
| title_full | Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance |
| title_fullStr | Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance |
| title_full_unstemmed | Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance |
| title_short | Laboratory Analysis of Debris Flow Characteristics and Berm Performance |
| title_sort | laboratory analysis of debris flow characteristics and berm performance |
| topic | runout distance debris flow berm volumetric concentration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/13/16/2223 |
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