Class A Prediction Symposium

Debris Flow Impact Forces on Single and Dual Barriers

Hong Kong SAR, 8 to 9 May 2022

Class A Prediction Symposium on “Debris flow impact forces on single and dual barriers” was organised by The Centre for Slope Safety in conjunction with the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering and Development Department, Government of Hong Kong SAR.

The aim of this symposium is to advance scientific knowledge and engineering practice in debris flow hazards mitigation. The symposium was held virtually at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology on 8th and 9th May 2022.

Participants were provided the details of flume dimensions, barriers, instrumentation and debris properties that would be typically available to a designer. Any predictive tool was allowed for the prediction exercise. Selected winners were given the opportunity to present their predictions in the symposium.

The Class A Prediction Symposium was successfully conducted on 8th and 9th May 2022 on a virtual platform!

You can watch the keynote lectures from here

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Call For Participation

Researchers and practitioners are invited to register for the Class A prediction symposium through the registration portal. You can choose either to participate in the prediction exercise or only to attend the symposium.
The participants who attend the prediction exercise should submit their results based on the submission template.

Registration Fee

Virtual participation: FREE
In-person attendance: USD 200

Key Dates

Deadline for prediction submission: 15 Apr 2022

Programme

8 May 2022
09:00-09:45	Keynote lecture 1: Prof Wei Wu
09:45-10:30	Keynote lecture 2: Prof Luciano Picarelli
10:30-12:00	Presentation of physical test results
13:00-16:00	Presentation by the winners

9 May 2022
09:00-09:45	Keynote lecture 3: Prof Kenichi Soga
09:45-10:30	Keynote lecture 4: Dr Thierry Faug
10:30-12:00	Round table discussion
13:00-16:00	Visit to landslide site/ Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility