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Full Technical Programme

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Thursday, September 19

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 09:10

Opening Words
Plenary Lecture

ThM03O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Jean Vaunat

Monitoring and Numerical Modelling of the Slope-Vegetation-Atmosphere Interaction

F. Cotecchia and V. Tagarelli

Slope behavior under climate actions I

ThM04O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Antonio Lloret

In-situ monitoring, stability calculations and thermo-hydraulic modelling of a shallow landslide in Cercs (Catalan Pre-Pyrenees)

A. Mamani, A. Lloret, M. Hürlimann, R. Oorthuis, J. Vaunat and J. Moya

Abstract

Numerical Analysis of Rainfall-Induced Slope Failure

M. Jamei and F. Hamrouni

Abstract

Ring shear test on unsaturated soil. Effect of fast shearing rate on residual strength

L.M. Garcí­a, A. Lloret and N.M. Pinyol

Abstract

Puigcercós: a natural laboratory in the Catalan Pyrenees to study landslides and rockfalls

G. Khazaradze, M. Guinau, X. Blanch, A. Abellán, J. M. Vilaplana, M. J. Royán, M. Tapia, P. Roig, G. Furdada and E. Suriñach

Abstract

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee Break
Slope behavior under climate actions II

ThM06O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Jean Vaunat

Numerical Study of the Applicability of Capillary Barrier Systems for Prevention of Rainfall-Induced Slope Instabilities

R. Scarfone, S.J. Wheeler and C.C. Smith

Abstract

Comparison of the Limit Equilibrium and the Limit Analysis methods in infinite slopes

E. Ruiz, L. Asensio and V. Navarro

Abstract

Selection of appropriate landslide mitigation measures - LaRiMiT

B. Kalsnes, H. Heyerdahl and V. Capobianco

Abstract

Preliminary estimation of Mencui landslide volume using LIDAR data. Case study from Pyrenees (Spain).

J. Pinyol, J. Montilla and M. González

Abstract

13:45 - 14:30

Lunch
Plenary Lecture

ThA08O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Federica Cotecchia

Effects of vegetation on slope stability - understanding mechanical and hydrological reinforcement at different scales

A.G. Bengough, D. Boldrin, P.D. Hallett, J.A. Knappett, T. Liang, A.K. Leung, K.W. Loades, G.J. Meijer, D. Muir Wood and B.C. Nicoll

Abstract

Effect of vegetation

ThA09O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Federica Cotecchia

Monitoring Capabilities at the National Green Infrastructure Facility

A. Yildiz, R. Stirling, C. Walsh, E. Starkey and S. Glendinning

Abstract

Hydro-mechanical response of bare and root-permeated soil slopes to rainfall: from a multi-scale laboratory research to modelling

A. Fraccica, E. Romero and T. Fourcaud

Abstract

Evaluation of a Nature-Based Solution to reduce water pollution in the Massaciuccoli Lake within the H2020 PHUSICOS Project (https://phusicos.eu/)

P. Andrés, R. Molowny-Horas, E. Doblas-Miranda, J. Vayreda, J. Pino, G. Caroppi, F. Pugliese, M. Giugni and N. Del Seppia

Abstract

Benefits of Using Landscape Bioengineering with Respect to Conventional Engineering Solutions, and its Relation with the Climate Changing, in the Slopes Stabilization

M. Valenzuela and A. Herreras

Abstract

20:00 - 23:00

Dinner Rte. MANA 75 - Passeig Joan de Borbó 101, 08039 Bacelona (close to W Hotel)

Friday, September 20

Plenary Lecture

FrM01O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Marcel Hürlimann

Landslides and Climate Changes: Insights from Mediterranean Test Cases

G. Rianna, A. Reder, L. Pagano, S.L. Gariano and P. Mercogliano

Abstract

Regional assessment and climate change I

FrM02O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Marcel Hürlimann

Intense rainfalls, sediment availability and frequency of torrential flows at the Rebaixader catchment (Pyrenees)

J. Moya, V. Espinosa and M. Hürlimann

Abstract

Simulating cascading rainfall-triggered landslide hazards in the Philippines

C. Abancó, G. Bennett, A. Matthews and F. Tan

Abstract

Assessing Landslide Hazard in Loja City, Ecuador, and its Probable Evolution Due to Climate Change

P. Oller, D. Xifre, L. Trabal, L. Asensio and E. Gaitan

Abstract

10:50 - 11:20

Coffee break
Regional assessment and climate change II

FrM04O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: Clàudia Abancó

Landslide activity in Norway due to intense rainfall and snow melt

H. Heyerdahl, J. Cepeda and B. Kalsnes

Abstract

Regional-Scale Landslide Susceptibility Models

V. Medina

Influence of future land cover and climate changes on shallow slope failures: a case study from Val d’Aran, Pyrenees (Spain).

M. Hürlimann, H. Shu, S. Rodríguez, R. Molowny, V. Medina, C. Puig, J. Vaunat, A. Lloret, J. Moya and J. Pinyol

Abstract

Local scale monitoring and landslide hazard assessment using Internet of things technology to improve landslide forecasts in Norway

G. Devoli, M. Morales and I. Depina

Abstract

13:10 - 14:00

Lunch
Large scale field experiment at Agropólis

FrA06O

Room: O. C. Zienkiewicz

Chair: José Moya

Influence of orientation and vegetation cover on soil thermo-hydraulic behaviour: a monitored embankment study

R. Oorthuis, M. Hürlimann, J. Vaunat, A. Lloret, J. Moya, C. Puig-Polo and A. Fraccica

Abstract

Numerical Modelling of Climate Actions on Embankments. The Case of Agrópolis Large-scale Field Experiment

V Guachizaca, C. J Villarraga, I. Solà , A. Lloret, J. Vaunat and M.  Hürlimann

Abstract

Cracking in Desiccating Soils: Experimental Analysis and Practical Implications

A. Najdi, D. Encalada, J. Cordero, P. Prat and A. Ledesma

Abstract

15:00 - 17:00

Visit to the large scale field experiment near Barcelona (optional)