Experimental investigation on impact fragmentation and deposit characteristics of rockslides
摘要
Calculating rockslide movement and deposit characteristics is challenging due to the complex interactions of various physical factors. This study investigates the effects of rockslide volume, slope angle, and material strength on fragmentation and deposit patterns through laboratory experiments using homogeneous and non-homogeneous specimens. Specimens were tested on sloping chutes at angles of 41.5°, 45.1° and 48.6°. Results showed that increasing the chute angle led to a reduction in specimen completeness. Specifically, as the chute angle increased from 41.5° to 45.1°, the completeness for specimens with heights of 5 cm, 10 cm, and 15 cm decreased by approximately 29.6%, 7.4%, and 32.8%, respectively, with the largest specimen showing the most significant reduction. For non-homogeneous specimens, strength differences between the upper and lower layers significantly influenced fragmentation; a lower-strength bottom layer resulted in increased fragmentation and longer leading-edge distances. A dimensionless parameter