Motion of rock masses on slope

• Main Authors: Urška Petje, Matjaž Mikoš, Bojan Majes
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Geological Survey of Slovenia 2006-12-01
• Series: Geologija
• Subjects: kinematics; dynamics; dynamic equations; tribology; rockfalls; natural hazards
• Online Access: http://www.geologija-revija.si/dokument.aspx?id=387

This paper shows the different ways of how rock masses (stones, rocks, and blocks) move along slopes and for each different way of motion (free fall, bouncing, rolling, sliding, slowing down, lubrication, fluidization)adequatedynamicequationsaregiven.Knowingthe kinematics and dynamics of travelling rock masses is necessary for mathematical modeling of motion and by this an assessment of maximal possible rockfall runout distances as an example of a sudden and hazardeous natural phenomenon, threatening man and his property, especially in the natural environment.