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Synopsis
Comprehensive account, treating both theoretical and applied aspects of debris flow. The text begins with a discussion of fundamental mechanical aspects, such as flow characteristics, type classification, mechanics, occurrence and development, fully-developed flow and deposition processes. The second part of the book sheds light on the application of theory in relation to computer-simulated reproductions of real disasters. Attention is paid to debris flow controlling structures, design effectiveness and performance, soft countermeasure problems, such as identification of debris flow prone ravines and the prediction of occurrence by the concept of precipitation threshold. The qualitative and fundamental character of this book makes it an excellent textbook for graduate courses in debris flow and it is recommended reading for professionals in engineering, geosciences and water resources who are concerned with mechanics and countermeasures of debris flow. Keywords: stony debris flow, v
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About the Author
Tamotsu Takahashi is Professor Emeritus at the University of Kyoto and at the Department of Sediment Research of the China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research in Beijing. In addition to his academic positions, he is the Director of the Association for Disaster Prevention Research in Kyoto. Professor Takahashi began his career in flood dynamics research, and increasingly focused on debris flow and flood hazards. He has been honoured with several awards from the Japan Society of Civil Engineers and the Japan Society of Erosion Control Engineering. In 1991, an earlier book entitled 'Debris Flow', by Tamotsu Takahashi, in the book series of the International Association of Hydraulic Engineering and Research, was published by Balkema Publishers, now a part of the Taylor & Francis Group.
Review
''... a welcome compilation of recently published data. Both the publisher and the author are to be congratulated on this very fine volume. I strongly recommend it to advanced students, professional geologists and to those dealing with practical aspects of debris flows, such as civil engineers and researchers engaged in land management.'' J. of Sedimentary Research, 29 Sept.07
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- PublisherTaylor & Francis
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0415435528
- ISBN 13 9780415435529
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages464
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