Avalanche dynamics: Dynamics of rapid flows of dense granular avalanches

Introduction, Conception and the Importance of Avalanche Research.- Granular Avalanches: Definition, Related Concepts and a Review of Classical Models.- A Continuum Mechanical Theory for Dense Avalanches Sliding Down Non-Trivial Topographies.- A Continuum Mechanical Theory for Granular Avalanches.- Rapid Flows of Dry Granular Masses in Arbitrarily Curved and Twisted Channels.- Exact and Semi-Exact Solutions of the Model Equations.- Exact Solutions for Flow Avalanches in Rotating Drums.- Shock Capturing Numerical Methods and Simulations of Free Surface Flows of Shallow Avalanches Sliding Over Curved and Twisted Channels.- Classical and High Resolution Shock-Capturing Numerical Methods in one Spatial Dimension.- Two-Dimensional Shock-Capturing Schemes for Avalanching Flow.- Avalanche Simulations over Curved and Twisted Channels.- Experimental Validation of the Theoretical Prediction with Different Measurement Techniques.- Experimental Findings and a Comparison with the Theory.- Particle Image Velocimetry for Free Surface Flow Avalanches.- Avalanche Experiments Using the PIV Measurement Technique.- Avalanche Protection and Defence Structures.- Protection Against Snow Avalanche Hazards.- Summary and Outlook.