Experimental Research on the Dam-Break Mechanisms of the Jiadanwan Landslide Dam Triggered by the Wenchuan Earthquake in China
Joint Authors
Xu, Fu-gang
Yang, Xing-guo
Hao, Ming-hui
Zhou, J.-w.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Dam breaks of landslide dams are always accompanied by large numbers of casualties, a large loss of property, and negative influences on the downstream ecology and environment.
This study uses the Jiadanwan landslide dam, created by the Wenchuan earthquake, as a case study example.
Several laboratory experiments are carried out to analyse the dam-break mechanism of the landslide dam.
The different factors that impact the dam-break process include upstream flow, the boulder effect, dam size, and channel discharge.
The development of the discharge channel and the failure of the landslide dam are monitored by digital video and still cameras.
Experimental results show that the upstream inflow and the dam size are the main factors that impact the dam-break process.
An excavated discharge channel, especially a trapezoidal discharge channel, has a positive effect on reducing peak flow.
The depth of the discharge channel also has a significant impact on the dam-break process.
The experimental results are significant for landslide dam management and flood disaster prevention and mitigation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Xu, Fu-gang& Yang, Xing-guo& Zhou, J.-w.& Hao, Ming-hui. 2013. Experimental Research on the Dam-Break Mechanisms of the Jiadanwan Landslide Dam Triggered by the Wenchuan Earthquake in China. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032726
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Xu, Fu-gang…[et al.]. Experimental Research on the Dam-Break Mechanisms of the Jiadanwan Landslide Dam Triggered by the Wenchuan Earthquake in China. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032726
American Medical Association (AMA)
Xu, Fu-gang& Yang, Xing-guo& Zhou, J.-w.& Hao, Ming-hui. Experimental Research on the Dam-Break Mechanisms of the Jiadanwan Landslide Dam Triggered by the Wenchuan Earthquake in China. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032726
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032726