Table 3 Scale laws of the model tests.

From: The normal impact stiffness of a debris-flow flexible barrier

Parameters

Dimension

Prototype/model

Gravity acceleration

L/T2

1

Froude number

1

Density

M/L3

1

Length

L

n

Velocity

L/T

n0.5

Distributed impact load qdi

M/T2

n2

Impact stiffness Di

M/LT2

n