Abstract: Nonlinear stress-strain characteristics and shear stiffness-shear strain relationships of sedimentary soils and recompacted sands at small strains have been reported by many researchers. However, research work on the ...

Abstract: Boulders entrained in debris flow induce high impact forces on a rigid barrier. In current design practice, the concentrated load from boulders is estimated using the Hertz equation with a load reduction factor (Kc). ...