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    This document provides information about a coursework assignment on landslide debris mobility assessment related to the 1999 Sham Tseng landslide in Hong Kong. Students are asked to use a 2D computer simulation program called 2D-DMM to model the landslide using different rheological models and basal resistance parameters. They are to compare the model results to field observations of flow velocity and deposit thickness and analyze reasons for differences between the models. Conditions for use of the 2D-DMM program are also outlined.

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    Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    MSc Module CIEM5790


    Slope Engineering and Management

    Coursework on Landslide Debris Mobility Assessment

    Sham Tseng

    This exercise is developed largely based on the 1999 Sham Tseng debris flow. In this case,
    a landslide involving 480 m3 of debris entered into and travelled along a steep and incised
    drainage line. The landslide debris reached a runout distance of 270 m with no entrainment.
    As part of the landslide investigation work, field mapping of the runout trail indicate
    maximum flow velocity at different chainages (horizontal distances from the backscarp of
    the landslide source area) are as follows:

    Ch 116 – 10.5 m/s


    Ch 121 – 10.6 m/s
    Ch 210 – 7.2 m/s
    Ch 220 – 5.6 m/s

    A 2d-DMM model has been set up using “2d-DMM (Ver 2.0)” under the project
    “ShamTsengExercise”. In this 2d-DMM model, chainages (CH) are represented by the x-
    values for the debris runout path.

    It can be demonstrated that using friction model with  = 23.5 for modelling of basal
    resistance the calculated runout distance of the landslide will match approximately the field
    observation. (1) Please carry out and complete the modelling exercise. (2) Please compare
    and comment the result obtained for 120seconds of landslide motion with the
    observations above.

    Please change basal rheological model for using Voellmy model with  = 12° and ζ =
    350m/s2. (3) Please carry out and complete the modelling exercise. (4) Please compare
    and comment the result obtained for 120 seconds of landslide motion with the field
    observations presented above. (5) Please also compare and discuss on the differences in
    results obtained by the two models.

    In the examination and comparison of model results above, please review on (a) the
    landslide debris velocity distribution profiles along the runout path in comparison with the
    field measurements and (b) the final landslide debris thickness (deposition) profiles
    calculated by 2d-DMM using the two rheological models. Please make reference to the
    variation of maximum basal resistance mobilised along the runout path at different time
    increments for the two rheological models to elaborate on possible reasons for the
    differences in debris velocity distribution profiles calculated with the two rheological
    models.

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    Computer program 2d-DMM

    The 2d-DMM model described above for this coursework is computer program 2d-DMM (Version
    2.0) developed by the Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO), Civil Engineering and
    Development Department, Hong Kong. Users of the program should follow the conditions on
    the use of the program given below. A copy of the user manual of the computer program is
    attached for reference.

    Conditions on the use of computer program 2d-DMM

    (i) The use of the computer program 2d-DMM shall be for the purpose of the coursework
    on Landslide Debris Mobility Assessment as part of 2019-20 MSc Module CIEM5790 Slope
    Engineering and Management at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
    .

    (ii) Upon completion of the project or work as described in paragraph (i), the user shall
    immediately cease using the computer program.

    (iii) The Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) and the University of Hong Kong shall not
    be responsible for installing the computer program or providing any training in the use and gives
    no warranty that the digital data/computer program can be processed on the user’s computer
    system.

    (iv) The computer program has been prepared by the GEO or its consultants to serve its own
    particular purpose and for its own use. They may not meet the user’s individual requirements and
    purpose. The GEO gives no warranty that the computer program is error-free. The GEO shall
    under no circumstances whatsoever be responsible for or held responsible for any loss or claims
    for damage to any property whatsoever which may arise out of or in consequence of relying on the
    computer program.

    (v) The computer program is prepared in accordance with the practice and general
    information available at the time of preparation and therefore is limited by time constraints as
    subsequent changes in technical knowledge or other physical changes may affect parts of the
    computer program.

    (vi) The GEO remains the owner of computer program at all times. The user shall not copy
    or otherwise infringe any intellectual property rights of the GEO, whether in whole or in part.
    Prior written consent must be obtained from the GEO for any distribution or publication of
    reports or technical papers which use the computer program in the work. The consent shall not
    be unreasonably withheld. In the event that the consent is given, acknowledgement to GEO shall
    be made in the reports or technical papers. Distribution or copying of the computer program to
    any third party is not allowed.

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