LFU:online

Basic knowledge on mechanical modelling in snow, ice and avalanche mechanics

• ice and snow physics (including metamorphosis of snow)
• mechanical properties of ice and snow, material models
• stress state in the snow pack, deformation of the snow pack
• snow pressure
• avalanche release (essential factors and mechanism)
• avalanche movement: classification, velocities, forces, dynamic models, hazard zones

Flip teaching

oral or written

Fellin, W. (2013): Einführung in Eis-, Schnee- und Lawinenmechanik. Berlin: Springer Vieweg

You must attend the first lecture to get enrolled!