Suspension force and mechanism of debris flows |
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Authors: | George Ter-Stepanian |
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Affiliation: | (1) 4 Sanford Dr., Shelton, CT 06484, USA, |
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Abstract: | The paper discusses the postulated suspension force, by which it is possible to explain some enigmatic phenomena observed
in different types of mass movements. This force is generated in thick suspensions as a result of friction between sinking
solid particles and static water. The suspension force is related to the seepage force but they have opposite directions.
Both forces form flow networks. Having explained the suspension force, the paper describes how this influences the movement
of material, particularly in debris flows. Enigmatic features and the mechanism of debris flows and lahars are explained by
virtue of the suspension force.
Electronic Publication |
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Keywords: | Suspension force Dynamic unit weight Landslides Lahars Debris flows Mass movements Sedimentation Seepage |
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