Geotechnics for Hazard Mitigation

Dear Colleagues,

Among all the geological disasters (GD), collapse, landslide and debris flow are the most serious. Prediction of geological disasters is the most effective means to reduce casualties and property losses. However, the early identification and warning technology of collapse have been difficult to achieve effectively. Therefore, the scope of this research topic is about the quantitative identification of dangerous rock, the risk assessment of landslide instability precursors, the quantitative model of movable solid source in debris flow source area, the application research of new monitoring and early warning technology systems, and the corresponding control and reinforcement measures.

We cordially invite relevant scholars to submit their research findings to the article collection of this topic, which will hopefully improve the early warning technology of GD and serve as a platform for the exchange of knowledge and the stimulation of new innovations.

The subtopics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Rock dynamics and failure precursor of rock collapse.
• Quantitative dynamic damage identification of unstable rock or rock landslide.
• Analysis of the causative mechanism and disaster-causing factors of GD.
• Risk and stability assessment method for GD.
• Quantitative model of movable solid source in debris flow source area.
• Application research of new monitoring technology for GD and establishment of the early warning index system.
• The corresponding control and reinforcement measures for GD.

Prof. Dr. Mowen Xie
Dr. Yan Du
Prof. Dr. Yujing Jiang
Prof. Dr. Bo Li
Dr. Xuepeng Zhang
Topic Editors