Avalanche Dynamics
Avalanche Dynamics

Author: S.P. Pudasaini

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-06-30

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 3540326871

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Avalanches, mudflows and landslides are common and natural phenomena that occur in mountainous regions. With an emphasis on snow avalanches, this book provides 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 of geophysical flows of granular material.

Buoyancy-Driven Flows
Buoyancy-Driven Flows

Author: Eric P. Chassignet

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-03-05

Total Pages: 445

ISBN-13: 1107079993

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Buoyancy is one of the main forces driving flows on our planet, especially in the oceans and atmosphere. These flows range from buoyant coastal currents to dense overflows in the ocean, and from avalanches to volcanic pyroclastic flows on the Earth's surface. This book brings together contributions by leading world scientists to summarize our present theoretical, observational, experimental and modeling understanding of buoyancy-driven flows. Buoyancy-driven currents play a key role in the global ocean circulation and in climate variability through their impact on deep-water formation. Buoyancy-driven currents are also primarily responsible for the redistribution of fresh water throughout the world's oceans. This book is an invaluable resource for advanced students and researchers in oceanography, geophysical fluid dynamics, atmospheric science and the wider Earth sciences who need a state-of-the-art reference on buoyancy-driven flows.

Geomorphological Fluid Mechanics
Geomorphological Fluid Mechanics

Author: N.J. Balmforth

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2008-01-11

Total Pages: 579

ISBN-13: 3540456708

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Geomorphology deals with some of the most striking patterns of nature. From mountain ranges and mid-ocean ridges to river networks and sand dunes, there is a whole family of forms, structures, and shapes that demand rationalization as well as mathematical description. In the various chapters of this volume, many of these patterns are explored and discussed, and attempts are made to both unravel the reasons for their very existence and to describe their dynamics in quantitative terms. Particular focus is placed on lava and mud flows, ice and snow dynamics, river and coastal morphodynamics and landscape formation. Combining a pedagogical approach with up-to-date reviews of forefront research, this volume will serve both postgraduate students and lecturers in search of advanced textbook material, and experienced researchers wishing to get acquainted with the various physical and mathematical approaches in a range of closely related research fields.

Landslides and Engineered Slopes. From the Past to the Future, Two Volumes + CD-ROM
Landslides and Engineered Slopes. From the Past to the Future, Two Volumes + CD-ROM

Author: Zuyu Chen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-06-11

Total Pages: 2170

ISBN-13: 0203885287

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270 Expert contributions on aspects of landslide hazards, encompassing geological modeling and soil and rock mechanics, landslide processes, causes and effects, and damage avoidance and limitation strategies. Reference source for academics and professionals in geo-mechanical and geo-technical engineering, and others involved with research, des