Research

Overview

The Alpine Mass Movement research group investigates the mechanics and rheology of granular flows and gravitational mass movements occurring in mountain environments and contributes to mitigation and land-use planning solutions. Processes of interest include avalanches (snow, rock and ice), debris flows and rockfalls. The group develops and uses advanced computational methods as well as physics-based practice-oriented approaches, supported by laboratory and field experiments to better understand and predict the triggering phase and dynamics of mass movements. Particular attention is devoted to understanding and addressing climate change impacts and potentially catastrophic cascading processes.

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To webpage (Computational granular mechanics) — Computational granular mechanics

To webpage (Multiscale modeling of snow and avalanche mechanics) — Multiscale modeling of snow and avalanche mechanics

To webpage (Dynamics of Alpine Mass Movements) — Dynamics of Alpine Mass Movements

To webpage (Mechanical modeling of rock slope instabilities in permafrost) — Mechanical modeling of rock slope instabilities in permafrost