This contribution provides an overview of previous and current research on the main topics related to rockfall.

Rockfall is an extremely rapid process involving long travel distances. Due to these features, when an event occurs, the ability to take evasive action is practically zero and, thus, the risk of injury or loss of life is high. Damage to buildings and infrastructure ...

The aim of this research is to provide a better understanding of the dynamic response of rockfall protection galleries. This will improve the prediction accuracy of their impact load capacity. An analytical model based on a system of multiple degrees of freedom ...