General Solutions For Viscoplastic Debris Flow
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 3
Abstract
Theoretical velocity profile and theoretical pressure and concentration distributions for (steady) uniform debris flow in wide channels are derived from a generalized viscoplastic fluid (GVF) model without imposing Bagnold's assumption of constant grain concentration. Good agreement between the theoretical velocity profile and the experimental data of Japanese scientists strongly supports the validity of both the GVF model and the proposed method of solution from the model. It is shown that both Bingham and Bagnold versions (or submodels) of the GVF model can be used to simulate debris flow at the dynamic state. Although Bagnold's dilatant submodel appears to fit the Japanese data better than the Bingham submodel for flow of noncohesive grains, the choice between them is by no means clear‐cut. No matter which submodel is used, a full understanding of the major factors that affect the behavior of debris flows is essential prior to its application. This paper thus lays theoretical ground for extensive further studies of such factors.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 3 • March 1988
Pages: 259 - 282
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