Articles | Volume 25, issue 11
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-4247-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-4247-2025
Research article
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30 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 30 Oct 2025

Kinetic characteristics investigation of the Yingxingping rockslide based on discrete element method combined with discrete fracture network

Bo Liu, Yufang Zhang, Xiewen Hu, Jian Li, Kun Yuan, Kun He, Jian Cui, and Zhenhua Yin

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This study focused on a catastrophic post-earthquake rockslide in Wenchuan, Southwestern China. On-site investigations and aerial photography were used to ascertained the basic landslides characteristics. A 3D discrete element method with discrete fracture network was employed to assess the dynamic process of the rockslide. The effects of fractures density and friction angle on kinetic characteristics were analyzed, and the role of the check dam as a prevention work has been verified.
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