871303 Rock fall
- Type
- Lecture and seminar
- Semester hours
- 1
- Lecturer (assistant)
- Dorren, Lucas
- Organisation
- Offered in
- Wintersemester 2023/24
- Languages of instruction
- Englisch
- Content
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Principles of rockfall processes
Mapping, field recording and rockfall process interpretation
Rockfall modelling and simulation
Protective measures (technical, biological (protection forests) and organisational)
Discussion of case studies
- Previous knowledge expected
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Basic knowledge of geology and Geographical Information Ssystems
- Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)
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Knowing which rockfall processes exist
Acquiring basic knowledge for assessing a rockfall release area
Knowing various rockfall protective measures (technical, biological (protection forests) and organisational) and their efficacy
Knowing various rockfall modelling approaches
Knowing methodologies for rockfall hazard mapping
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.