Dr. Brian McArdell
Funktion
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Kontakt
Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL
Zürcherstrasse 111
8903 Birmensdorf
Standort
Birmensdorf Bi LG E 23
Research Interests
Geomorphology, sedimentology, and mechanics of debris flows and rock avalanches; landslide initiation; warning systems; sediment transport in steep channels.
Professional Experience
2001-present
WSL, Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research, Birmensdorf, Switzerland. Scientific coordination for the Illgraben debris flow observation station, numerical simulation of debris flow and rock avalanche runout.
1996-2000
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH),Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology and Glaciology (VAW), Zurch, Switzerland. Post-doctoral assoicate in the river engineering and numerical modeling sections.
Selected Projects
Runout modeling of hillslope debris flows (BAFU)
Triggering of mass movements in steep terrain (CCES-TRAMM)
Quantification of sediment transfer in an exceptionally active Alpine catchment (SNF)<br/>
Education
The Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Baltimore MD, USA: Ph.D., 1997.<br/>
University of Minnesota, Dept. of Geology and Geophysics, Minneapolis MN, USA: B.Sc. in Geology, 1988.<br/><br/><br/>
FURTHER INFORMATION
Publications WSL
Scientific publication article peer reviewed
Hirschberg, J.; McArdell, B.W.; Bennett, G.L.; Molnar, P., 2022: Numerical investigation of sediment‐yield underestimation in supply‐limited mountain basins with short records. Geophysical Research Letters, 49, 7: e2021GL096440 (10 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2021GL096440
Meyrat, G.; McArdell, B.; Ivanova, K.; Müller, C.; Bartelt, P., 2022: A dilatant, two-layer debris flow model validated by flow density measurements at the Swiss illgraben test site. Landslides, 19: 265-276. doi: 10.1007/s10346-021-01733-2
Hirschberg, J.; Fatichi, S.; Bennett, G.L.; McArdell, B.W.; Peleg, N.; Lane, S.N.; Schlunegger, F.; Molnar, P., 2021: Climate change impacts on sediment yield and debris-flow activity in an alpine catchment. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 126, 1: e2020JF005739 (26 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2020JF005739
Barnhart, K.R.; Jones, R.P.; George, D.L.; McArdell, B.W.; Rengers, F.K.; Staley, D.M.; Kean, J.W., 2021: Multi-model comparison of computed debris flow runout for the 9 January 2018 Montecito, California Post-Wildfire Event. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 126, 12: e2021JF006245 (33 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2021JF006245
Zhang, Z.; Walter, F.; McArdell, B.W.; De Haas, T.; Wenner, M.; Chmiel, M.; He, S., 2021: Analyzing bulk flow characteristics of debris flows using their high frequency seismic signature. Journal of Geophysical Research B: Solid Earth, 126, 12: e2021JB022755 (19 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2021JB022755
Uchida, T.; Nishiguchi, Y.; McArdell, B.W.; Satofuka, Y., 2021: The role of the phase shift of fine particles on debris flow behavior: an numerical simulation for a debris flow in Illgraben, switzerland. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 58, 1: 23-34. doi: 10.1139/cgj-2019-0452
Leonarduzzi, E.; McArdell, B.W.; Molnar, P., 2021: Rainfall-induced shallow landslides and soil wetness: Comparison of physically based and probabilistic predictions. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 25, 11: 5937-5950. doi: 10.5194/hess-25-5937-2021
Chmiel, M.; Walter, F.; Wenner, M.; Zhang, Z.; McArdell, B.W.; Hibert, C., 2021: Machine learning improves debris flow warning. Geophysical Research Letters, 48, 3: e2020GL090874 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2020GL090874
Hirschberg, J.; Badoux, A.; McArdell, B.W.; Leonarduzzi, E.; Molnar, P., 2021: Evaluating methods for debris-flow prediction based on rainfall in an Alpine catchment. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 21, 9: 2773-2789. doi: 10.5194/nhess-21-2773-2021
Zhang, Z.; Walter, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Wenner, M.; Chmiel, M.; De Haas, T.; He, S., 2021: Insights Frfom the particle impact model into the high-frequency seismic signature of debris flows. Geophysical Research Letters, 48, 1: e2020GL088994 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2020GL088994
Prancevic, J.P.; Lamb, M.P.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickli, C.; Kirchner, J.W., 2020: Decreasing landslide erosion on steeper slopes in soil-mantled landscapes. Geophysical Research Letters, 47, 10: e2020GL087505 (9 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2020GL087505
Lucas, D.; Fankhauser, K.; Maurer, H.; McArdell, B.; Grob, R.; Herzog, R.; Bleiker, E.; Springman, S.M., 2020: Slope stability of a scree slope based on integrated characterisation and monitoring. Water, 12, 2: 447 (38 pp.). doi: 10.3390/w12020447
De Haas, T.; Nijland, W.; De Jong, S.M.; McArdell, B.W., 2020: How memory effects, check dams, and channel geometry control erosion and deposition by debris flows. Scientific Reports, 10, 1: 14024 (8 pp.). doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-71016-8
Zimmermann, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickli, C.; Scheidl, C., 2020: 2D runout modelling of hillslope debris flows, based on well-documented events in Switzerland. Geosciences, 10, 2: 70 (17 pp.). doi: 10.3390/geosciences10020070
De Haas, T.; McArdell, B.W.; Conway, S.J.; McElwaine, J.N.; Kleinhans, M.G.; Salese, F.; Grindrod, P.M., 2019: Initiation and flow conditions of contemporary flows in Martian gullies. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, 124, 8: 2246-2271. doi: 10.1029/2018JE005899
Marchetti, E.; Walter, F.; Barfucci, G.; Genco, R.; Wenner, M.; Ripepe, M.; McArdell, B.; Price, C., 2019: Infrasound array analysis of debris flow activity and implication for early warning. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 124, 2: 567-587. doi: 10.1029/2018JF004785
Rickli, C.; Graf, F.; Bebi, P.; Bast, A.; Loup, B.; McArdell, B., 2019: Schützt der Wald vor Rutschungen? Hinweise aus der WSL-Rutschungsdatenbank. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 170, 6: 310-317. doi: 10.3188/szf.2019.0310
Uchida, T.; Nishiguchi, Y.; McArdell, B.W.; Satofuka, Y., 2019: Numerical simulation for evaluating the phase-shift of fine sediment in stony debris flows. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 451-458. doi: 10.25676/11124/173185
Densmore, A.L.; De Haas, T.; McArdell, B.; Schuerch, P., 2019: Making sense of avulsions on debris-flow fans. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 637-644. doi: 10.25676/11124/173161
Graf, C.; Christen, M.; McArdell, B.W.; Bartelt, P., 2019: An overview of a decade of applied debris-flow runout modeling in Switzerland: challenges and recommendations. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 685-692.
Hirschberg, J.; McArdell, B.W.; Badoux, A.; Molnar, P., 2019: Analysis of rainfall and runoff for debris flows at the Illgraben catchment, Switzerland. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 693-700.
Wenner, M.; Walter, F.; McArdell, B.; Farinotti, D., 2019: Deciphering debris-flow seismograms at Illgraben, Switzerland. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 222-229.
Scheidl, C.; McArdell, B.; Nagl, G.; Rickenmann, D., 2019: Debris-flow behavior in super- and subcritical conditions. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 437-442. doi: 10.25676/11124/173187
Rickenmann, D.; Karrer, T.; McArdell, B.; Scheidl, C., 2019: Small scale debris-flow experiments on run-up height. In: Kean, J.W.; Coe, J.A.; Santi, P.M.; Guillen, B.K. (eds), 2019: Debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, monitoring, modeling, and assessment. 7th intemational conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation (DFHM7), Golden, USA. 414-420. doi: 10.25676/11124/173191
Frank, F.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Vieli, A., 2019: Landslides and increased debris-flow activity: a systematic comparison of six catchments in Switzerland. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 44, 3: 699-712. doi: 10.1002/esp.4524
Wendeler, C.; Volkwein, A.; McArdell, B.W.; Bartelt, P., 2018: Load model for designing flexible steel barriers for debris flow mitigation. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 99: 893-910. doi: 10.1139/cgj-2016-0157
Schimmel, A.; Hübl, J.; McArdell, B.; Walter, F., 2018: Automatic identification of alpine mass movements by a combination of seismic and infrasound sensors. Sensors, 18, 5: 1658 (19 pp.). doi: 10.3390/s18051658
Frey, H.; Huggel, C.; Chisolm, R.E.; Baer, P.; McArdell, B.; Cochachin, A.; Portocarrero, C., 2018: Multi-source glacial lake outburst flood hazard assessment and mapping for Huaraz, Cordillera Blanca, Peru. Frontiers in Earth Science, 6: 210 (16 pp.). doi: 10.3389/feart.2018.00210
Leonarduzzi, E.; Molnar, P.; McArdell, B.W., 2017: Predictive performance of rainfall thresholds for shallow landslides in Switzerland from gridded daily data. Water Resources Research, 53, 8: 6612-6625. doi: 10.1002/2017WR021044
Baer, P.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Frank, F., 2017: Changing debris flow activity after sudden sediment input: a case study from the Swiss Alps. Geology Today, 33, 6: 216-223. doi: 10.1111/gto.12211
Von Boetticher, A.; Turowski, J.M.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickenmann, D.; Hürlimann, M.; Scheidl, C.; Kirchner, J.W., 2017: DebrisInterMixing-2.3: a finite volume solver for three-dimensional debris-flow simulations with two calibration parameters – part 2: model validation with experiments. Geoscientific Model Development, 10, 11: 3963-3978. doi: 10.5194/gmd-10-3963-2017
Walter, F.; Burtin, A.; McArdell, B.W.; Hovius, N.; Weder, B.; Turowski, J.M., 2017: Testing seismic amplitude source location for fast debris-flow detection at Illgraben, Switzerland. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 17, 6: 939-955. doi: 10.5194/nhess-17-939-2017
Frank, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Oggier, N.; Baer, P.; Christen, M.; Vieli, A., 2017: Debris-flow modeling at Meretschibach and Bondasca catchments, Switzerland: sensitivity testing of field-data-based entrainment model. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 17, 5: 801-815. doi: 10.5194/nhess-17-801-2017
Fan, L.; Lehmann, P.; McArdell, B.; Or, D., 2017: Linking rainfall-induced landslides with debris flows runout patterns towards catchment scale hazard assessment. Geomorphology, 280: 1-15. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2016.10.007
Eichenberger, V.; McArdell, B.; Christen, M.; Trappmann, D.; Stoffel, M., 2017: Wenn Baumwunden dazu beitragen, Steinschlagmodelle weiterzuentwickeln. Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Forstwesen, 168, 2: 84-91. doi: 10.3188/szf.2017.0084
Schürch, P.; Densmore, A.L.; Ivy-Ochs, S.; Rosser, N.J.; Kober, F.; Schlunegger, F.; McArdell, B.; Alfimov, V., 2016: Quantitative reconstruction of late Holocene surface evolution on an alpine debris-flow fan. Geomorphology, 275: 46-57. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2016.09.020
Bartelt, P.; McArdell, B.; Graf, C.; Christen, M.; Buser, O., 2016: Dispersive pressure, boundary jerk and configurational changes in debris flows. International Journal of Erosion Control Engineering, 9, 1: 1-6. doi: 10.13101/ijece.9.1
McArdell, B.W., 2016: Field measurements of forces in debris flows at the Illgraben: implications for channel-bed erosion. International Journal of Erosion Control Engineering, 9, 4: 194-198. doi: 10.13101/ijece.9.194
Von Boetticher, A.; Turowski, J.M.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickenmann, D.; Kirchner, J.W., 2016: DebrisInterMixing-2.3: a finite volume solver for three-dimensional debris-flow simulations with two calibration parameters – part 1: model description. Geoscientific Model Development, 9, 9: 2909-2923. doi: 10.5194/gmd-9-2909-2016
Scheidl, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickenmann, D., 2015: Debris-flow velocities and superelevation in a curved laboratory channel. Canadian Geotechnical Journal, 52, 3: 305-317. doi: 10.1139/cgj-2014-0081
Hürlimann, M.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickli, C., 2015: Field and laboratory analysis of the runout characteristics of hillslope debris flows in Switzerland. Geomorphology, 232: 20-32. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2014.11.030
Frank, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Huggel, C.; Vieli, A., 2015: The importance of entrainment and bulking on debris flow runout modeling: examples from the Swiss Alps. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 15, 11: 2569-2583. doi: 10.5194/nhess-15-2569-2015
Schraml, K.; Thomschitz, B.; McArdell, B.W.; Graf, C.; Kaitna, R., 2015: Modeling debris-flow runout patterns on two alpine fans with different dynamic simulation models. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 15, 7: 1483-1492. doi: 10.5194/nhess-15-1483-2015
Stähli, M.; Sättele, M.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Lehmann, P.; Van Herwijnen, A.; Berne, A.; Schleiss, M.; Ferrari, A.; Kos, A.; Or, D.; Springman, S.M., 2015: Monitoring and prediction in early warning systems for rapid mass movements. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 15, 4: 905-917. doi: 10.5194/nhess-15-905-2015
Bennett, G.L.; Molnar, P.; McArdell, B.W.; Burlando, P., 2014: A probabilistic sediment cascade model of sediment transfer in the Illgraben. Water Resources Research, 50, 2: 1225-1244. doi: 10.1002/2013WR013806
Caduff, R.; Kos, A.; Schlunegger, F.; McArdell, B.W.; Wiesmann, A., 2014: Terrestrial radar interferometric measurement of hillslope deformation and atmospheric disturbances in the Illgraben debris-flow catchment, Switzerland. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters, 11, 2: 434-438. doi: 10.1109/LGRS.2013.2264564
Burtin, A.; Hovius, N.; McArdell, B.W.; Turowski, J.M.; Vergne, J., 2014: Seismic constraints on dynamics links between geomorphic processes and routing of sediment in a steep mountain catchment. Earth Surface Dynamics, 2, 1: 21-33. doi: 10.5194/esurf-2-21-2014
Kogelnig, A.; Hübl, J.; Suriñach, E.; Vilajosana, I.; McArdell, B.W., 2014: Infrasound produced by debris flow: propagation and frequency content evolution. Natural Hazards, 70, 3: 1713-1733. doi: 10.1007/s11069-011-9741-8
Bennett, G.L.; Molnar, P.; McArdell, B.W.; Schlunegger, F.; Burlando, P., 2013: Patterns and controls of sediment production, transfer and yield in the Illgraben. Geomorphology, 188: 68-82. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2012.11.029
Hübl, J.; Schimmel, A.; Kogelnig, A.; Suriñach, E.; Vilajosana, I.; McArdell, B.W., 2013: A review on acoustic monitoring of debris flow. International Journal of Safety and Security Engineering, 3, 2: 105-115. doi: 10.2495/SAFE-V3-N2-105-115
Bennett, G.L.; Molnar, P.; Eisenbeiss, H.; McArdell, B.W., 2012: Erosional power in the Swiss Alps: characterization of slope failure in the Illgraben. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 37, 15: 1627-1640. doi: 10.1002/esp.3263
Schneider, D.; Kaitna, R.; Dietrich, W.E.; Hsu, L.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2012: Frictional behavior of granular gravel-ice mixtures in vertically rotating drum experiments and implications for rock-ice avalanches. Cold Regions Science and Technology, 69, 1: 70-90. doi: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2011.07.001
Bugnion, L.; McArdell, B.W.; Bartelt, P.; Wendeler, C., 2012: Measurements of hillslope debris flow impact pressure on obstacles. Landslides, 9, 2: 179-187. doi: 10.1007/s10346-011-0294-4
Yager, E.M.; Dietrich, W.E.; Kirchner, J.W.; McArdell, B.W., 2012: Prediction of sediment transport in step-pool channels. Water Resources Research, 48, 1: W01541 (20 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2011WR010829
Yager, E.M.; Dietrich, W.E.; Kirchner, J.W.; McArdell, B.W., 2012: Patch dynamics and stability in steep, rough streams. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 117, 2: F02010 (16 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2011JF002253
Yager, E.M.; Turowski, J.M.; Rickenmann, D.; McArdell, B.W., 2012: Sediment supply, grain protrusion, and bedload transport in mountain streams. Geophysical Research Letters, 39, 10: L10402 (5 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2012GL051654
Berger, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Schlunegger, F., 2011: Sediment transfer patterns at the Illgraben catchment, Switzerland: Implications for the time scales of debris flow activities. Geomorphology, 125, 3: 421-432. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2010.10.019
Schürch, P.; Densmore, A.L.; Rosser, N.J.; McArdell, B.W., 2011: Dynamic controls on erosion and deposition on debris-flow fans. Geology, 39, 9: 827-830. doi: 10.1130/G32103.1
Berger, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Schlunegger, F., 2011: Direct measurement of channel erosion by debris flows, Illgraben, Switzerland. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 116: F01002 (18 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2010JF001722
Molnar, P.; Densmore, A.L.; McArdell, B.W.; Turowski, J.M.; Burlando, P., 2010: Analysis of changes in the step-pool morphology and channel profile of a steep mountain stream following a large flood. Geomorphology, 124, 1-2: 85-94. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2010.08.014
Schneider, D.; Bartelt, P.; Caplan-Auerbach, J.; Christen, M.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2010: Insights into rock-ice avalanche dynamics by combined analysis of seismic recordings and a numerical avalanche model. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 115: F04026 (20 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2010JF001734
Berger, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Fritschi, B.; Schlunegger, F., 2010: A novel method for measuring the timing of bed erosion during debris flows and floods. Water Resources Research, 46: W02502 (7 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2009WR007993
Preuth, T.; Bartelt, P.; Korup, O.; McArdell, B.W., 2010: A random kinetic energy model for rock avalanches: eight case studies. Journal of Geophysical Research F: Earth Surface, 115: F03036 (22 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2009JF001640
Bartelt, P.; McArdell, B.W., 2009: Granulometric investigations of snow avalanches. Journal of Glaciology, 55, 193: 829-833. doi: 10.3189/002214309790152384
Schlunegger, F.; Badoux, A.; McArdell, B.W.; Gwerder, C.; Schnydrig, D.; Rieke-Zapp, D.; Molnar, P., 2009: Limits of sediment transfer in an alpine debris-flow catchment, Illgraben, Switzerland. Quaternary Science Reviews, 28, 11-12: 1097-1105. doi: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2008.10.025
Badoux, A.; Graf, C.; Rhyner, J.; Kuntner, R.; McArdell, B.W., 2009: A debris-flow alarm system for the Alpine Illgraben catchment: design and performance. Natural Hazards, 49, 3: 517-539. doi: 10.1007/s11069-008-9303-x
Molnar, P.; Densmore, A.L.; McArdell, B.W.; Burlando, P., 2008: Flood-induced changes in the step-pool morphology of a steep mountain stream. In: Schmidt, J.; Cochrane, T.; Phillips, C.; Elliott, S.; Davies, T.; Basher, L. (eds), 2008: Sediment dynamics in changing environments. Sediment dynamics in changing environments. 2008 symposium of the international commission on continental erosion (ICCE), Christchurch, New Zealand. 302-307.
Rickenmann, D.; McArdell, B.W., 2008: Calibration of piezoelectric bedload impact sensors in the Pitzbach mountain stream. Geodinamica Acta, 21, 1-2: 35-52. doi: 10.3166/ga.21.35-52
McArdell, B.; Bartelt, P.; Kowalski, J., 2007: Field observations of basal forces and fluid pore pressure in a debris flow. Geophysical Research Letters, 34, 7: 1-4. doi: 10.1029/2006GL029183
Rickenmann, D.; McArdell, B., 2007: Continuous measurement of sediment transport in the Erlenbach stream using piezoelectric bedload impact sensors. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 32, 9: 1362-1378. doi: 10.1002/esp.1478
Milzow, C.; Molnar, P.; McArdell, B.W.; Burlando, P., 2006: Spatial organization in the step-pool structure of a steep mountain stream (Vogelbach, Switzerland). Water Resources Research, 42, 4: W04418 (11 pp.). doi: 10.1029/2004WR003870
Schuerch, P.; Densmore, A.L.; McArdell, B.W.; Molnar, P., 2006: The influence of landsliding on sediment supply and channel change in a steep mountain catchment. Geomorphology, 78, 3-4: 222-235. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2006.01.025
Hegg, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Badoux, A., 2006: One hundred years of mountain hydrology in Switzerland by the WSL. Hydrological Processes, 20, 2: 371-376. doi: 10.1002/hyp.6055
Rickenmann, D.; Laigle, D.; McArdell, B.W.; Hübl, J., 2006: Comparison of 2D debris-flow simulation models with field events. Computational Geosciences, 10, 2: 241-264. doi: 10.1007/s10596-005-9021-3
Naef, D.; Rickenmann, D.; Rutschmann, P.; McArdell, B.W., 2006: Comparison of flow resistance relations for debris flows using a one-dimensional finite element simulation model. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science, 6, 1: 155-165. doi: 10.5194/nhess-6-155-2006
Further scientific publications
Rickli, C.; Galletti, M.; Loup, B.; Badoux, A.; McArdell, B., 2021: WSL-Rutschungsdatenbank: geologische Aspekte bei der Dokumentation von flachgründigen Rutschungen und Hangmuren. Swiss-Bulletin für angewandte Geologie, 26, 1: 75-82.
McArdell, B.W.; Sartori, M., 2021: The Illgraben torrent system. In: Reynard, E. (eds), 2021: Landscapes and landforms of Switzerland. Cham, Springer. 367-378. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-43203-4_25
Gruner, U.; Klaus, L.; McArdell, B., 2018: Bergstürze - Begriff, Ursachen und Einflussfaktoren, Prozessauslösung, Häufigkeit, Prozesskette und Umgang mit Bergsturzproblematik (Beitrag AGN). Swiss-Bulletin für angewandte Geologie, 23, 1: 7-18.
Arattano, M.; Coviello, V.; Abancó, C.; Hürlimann, M.; McArdell, B.W., 2016: Methods of data processing for debris flow seismic warning. International Journal of Erosion Control Engineering, 9, 3: 114-121. doi: 10.13101/ijece.9.114
Rickli, C.; McArdell, B.; Badoux, A.; Loup, B., 2016: Database shallow landslides and hillslope debris flows. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Extended abstracts "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland. 242-243.
Molnar, P.; Leonarduzzi, E.; Brunner, A.; McArdell, B.W.; Loup, B., 2016: A landslide warning concept for Switzerland based on daily rainfall thresholds. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Extended abstracts "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland. 228-229.
Gerber, W.; McArdell, B., 2016: Decelerations during rockfall-impact. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Extended abstracts "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland. 92-93.
Berger, C.; Christen, M.; Speerli, J.; Lauber, G.; Ulrich, M.; McArdell, B.W., 2016: A comparison of physical and computer-based debris flow modelling of a deflection structure at Illgraben, Switzerland. In: Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2016: 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016. 30 May to 2 June 2016. Lucerne, Switzerland. Conference proceedings "Living with natural risks". 13th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2016, Lucerne, Switzerland, May 30-June 2, 2016. 212-220.
Springman, S.M.; Lucas, D.R.; Oggier, N.C.; Kos, A.; Fankhauser, K.; McArdell, B., 2015: Study of the seasonal response of a scree slope and debris flow catchment in the Swiss Alps. Etude de la réponse saisonnière d'une pente d'éboulis et d'un bassin versant de lave torrentielle dans les Alpes suisses. In: Winter, M.G.; Smith, D.M.; Eldred, P.J.L.; Toll, D.G. (eds), 2015: Geotechnical engineering for intrastructure and development. Proceedings of the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE, Edinburgh. 1897-1902.
Schraml, K.; Thomschitz, B.; McArdell, B.; Graf, C.; Hungr, O.; Kaitna, R., 2015: Modeling Debris-Flow Runout Pattern on a Forested Alpine Fan with Different Dynamic Simulation Models. In: Lollino, G.; Arattano, M.; Rinaldi, M.; Giustolisi, O.; Marechal, J.-C.; Grant, G.E. (eds), 2015: Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 3. River Basins, Reservoir Sedimentation and Water Resources. London, Taylor & Francis. 1673-1676. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-09057-3_297
Hess, J.; Rickli, C.; McArdell, B.; Stähli, M., 2014: Investigating and managing shallow landslides in Switzerland. In: Sassa, K.; Canuti, P.; Yin, Y. (eds), 2014: Landslide Science for a Safer Geoenvironment. Volume 2: Methods of Landslide Studies. Cham, Springer International Publishing. 805-808. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-05050-8_124
Graf, C.; Deubelbeiss, Y.; Bühler, Y.; Meier, L.; McArdell, B.; Christen, M.; Bartelt, P., 2013: Gefahrenkartierung Mattertal: Grundlagenbeschaffung und numerische Modellierung von Murgängen. In: Graf, C. (eds), 2013: Mattertal – ein Tal in Bewegung. Jahrestagung der Schweizerischen Geomorphologischen Gesellschaft, St. Niklaus, June 29 - July 1, 2011. 85-112.
Scheidl, C.; Rickenmann, D.; McArdell, B.W., 2013: Runout prediction of debris flows and similar mass movements. In: Margottini, C.; Canuti, P.; Sassa, K. (eds), 2013: Landslide science and practice. Vol. 3. Heidelberg, Springer. 221-229. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-31310-3_30
Christen, M.; Gerber, W.; Graf, C.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P.; Glover, J.; McArdell, B.W.; Feistl, T.; Steinkogler, W., 2012: Numerische Simulation von gravitativen Naturgefahren mit RAMMS (Rapid Mass Movements). Wildbach- und Lawinenverbau, 76, 169: 282-292.
Christen, M.; Bühler, Y.; Bartelt, P.; Leine, R.; Glover, J.; Schweizer, A.; Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Gerber, W.; Deubelbeiss, Y.; Feistl, T.; Volkwein, A., 2012: Integral hazard management using a unified software environment. Numerical simulation tool "RAMMS" for gravitational natural hazards. In: Koboltschnig, G.; Hübl, J.; Braun, J. (eds), 2012: 12th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2012. 23 to 26 April 2012. Grenoble, France. Conference proceedings "Protection of living space from natural hazards". 12th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2012, Grenoble, France, April 23-26, 2012. 77-86.
Schürch, P.; Densmore, A.L.; Rosser, N.J.; McArdell, B.W., 2011: A novel debris-flow fan evolution model based on debris flow monitoring and lidar topography. In: Genevois, R.; Hamilton, D.L.; Prestininzi, A. (eds), 2011: 5th international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, prediction, and assessment. 5th international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, prediction, and assessment, Padua, Italy. 263-272. doi: 10.4408/IJEGE.2011-03.B-031
Kogelnig, A.; Hübl, J.; Suriñach, E.; Vilajosana, I.; Zhang, S.; Yun, N.; McArdell, B.W., 2011: A study of infrasonic signals of debris flows. In: Genevois, R.; Hamilton, D.L.; Prestininzi, A. (eds), 2011: 5th international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, prediction, and assessment. 5th international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation: mechanics, prediction, and assessment, Padua, Italy. 563-572. doi: 10.4408/IJEGE.2011-03.B-062
Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2011: Debris-flow monitoring and debris-flow runout modelling before and after construction of mitigation measures: an example from an instable zone in the Southern Swiss Alps. In: Lambiel, C.; Reynard, E.; Scapozza, C. (eds), 2011: La géomorphologie alpine: entre patrimoine et contrainte. Colloque de la société Suisse de géomorphologie (SSGm 2009), Olivone, Switzerland. 245-258.
Wendeler, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Volkwein, A.; Denk, M.; Gröner, E., 2008: Debris flow mitigation with flexible ring net barriers - field tests and case studies. In: De Wraichen, D.; Brebbia, C.A.; Lenzi, M.A. (eds), 2008: Monitoring, simulation, prevention and remediation of dense debris flows II. 2nd international conference on debris flow, New Forest, UK. 23-31. doi: 10.2495/DEB080031
Rickli, C.; Raetzo, H.; McArdell, B.; Presler, J., 2008: Hanginstabilitäten. In: Bezzola, G.R.; Hegg, C. (eds), 2008: Ereignisanalyse Hochwasser 2005. Teil 2 - Analyse von Prozessen, Massnahmen und Gefahrengrundlagen. Bern, Birmensdorf, Bundesamt für Umwelt BAFU, Eidgenössische Forschungsanstalt WSL. 97-116.
Volkwein, A.; Wendeler, C.; McArdell, B.; Denk, M.; Roth, A.; Wartmann, S., 2008: Load model for the interaction between debris flows and flexible barriers. In: Mikoš, M.; Huebl, J.; Koboltschnig, G. (eds), 2008: Protection of populated territories from floods, debrisflow, mass movements, and avalanches. 26 to 30 May 2008. Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria. Extended abstracts. 11th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2008, Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria. 420-421.
Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2008: Simulation of debris flow runout before and after construction of mitigation measures: an example from the Swiss Alps. In: Chernomorets, S.S. (eds), 2008: Debris Flows: Disasters, Risk, Forecast, Protection. Proceedings of the international conference. International conference on debris flows: disasters, risk, forecast, protection, Pyatigorsk, September 22-29,2008. 233-236.
McArdell, B.W.; Wendeler, C.; Roth, A.; Kalejta, J.; Rorem, E., 2007: Field observations of the interactions of debris flows with flexible barriers. In: 2007: Proceedings. 1st North American Landslide Conference. 1st North American Landslide Conference. 11th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology, Vail. 1486-1491.
Wendeler, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Rickenmann, D.; Volkwein, A.; Roth, A.; Denk, M., 2006: Field testing and numerical modeling of flexible debris flow barriers. In: Ng, C.W.W.; Wang, Y.H.; Zhang, L.M. (eds), 2006: Physical modelling in geotechnics. Proceedings of the 6th international conference on physical modelling in geotechnics, 6th ICPMG '06. 6th international conference on physical modelling in geotechnics. 6th ICPMG'06, Hong-Kong, China, August 4-6, 2006. 1573-1578.
Volkwein, A.; Wendeler, C.; McArdell, B.; Roth, A., 2006: Mitigation of Debris Flow Hazard by Means of Flexible Barriers. In: Ammann, W.; Haig, J.; Huovinen, C.; Stocker, M. (eds), 2006: Proceedings of the International Disaster Reduction Conference, IDRC Davos 2006. International disaster reduction conference, IDRC Davos 2006, Davos, August 27-September 1, 2006. 616-618.
Swartz, M.; Mc Ardell, B.; Bartelt, P.; Christen, M., 2004: Evaluation of a two-phase debris flow model using field data from the Swiss Alps. In: 2004: 10th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2004. 24 to 27 May 2004. Riva, Trient, Italy. Conference proceedings "Schutz des Lebensraumes vor Hochwasser, Muren, Lawinen und Hangbewegungen". 10th congress INTERPRAEVENT 2004, Riva, Trient, Italy, May 24-27, 2004. 319-329.
McArdell, B.W.; Graf, C.; Swartz, M., 2004: Debris flow monitoring and modelling in Switzerland. In: Tropeano, D.; Arattano, M.; Maraga, F.; Pelissero, C. (eds), 2004: Progress in surface and subsurface water studies at the plot and small basin scale. International conference ERB2004 - Euromediterranean conference, Turin, October 13-17, 2004. 249-250.
McArdell, B.W.; Zanuttigh, B.; Lamberti, A.; Rickenmann, D., 2003: Systematic comparison of debris-flow laws at the Illgraben torrent, Switzerland. In: Rickenmann, D.; Chen, C. (eds), 2003: Debris-flow hazards mitigation. Mechanics, prediction, and assessment. Proceedings of the third international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation. Volume 1. Third international conference on debris-flow hazards mitigation, Davos, Switzerland, September 10-12, 2003. 647-657.
Magazine article and brochures
Hirschberg, J.; McArdell, B.W.; Molnar, P., 2021: Klimawandelauswirkungen auf Murgänge und Sedimentfrachten im Illgraben. Die Rolle der Sedimentproduktion und der natürlichen Klimavariabilität. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 10-17.
Graf, C.; Badoux, A.; McArdell, B.; Collet, M.; Boss, S.; Huguenin, P., 2018: Erneuerung Murgangwaage im Illgraben. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 5-9.
Walser, M.; McArdell, B.; Huggel, C.; Graf, C., 2014: Inwiefern eignen sich numerische Modellsimulationen für die Gefahrenkartierung von Murgängen - ein Vergleich. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 21-23.
Walser, M.; Huggel, C.; McArdell, B.; Graf, C., 2014: Gefahrenkartierung von Murgängen. Numerische Modellsimulationen im Vergleich zu empirischen, analytischen Methoden. Wasser, Energie, Luft, 106, 3: 215-218.
Graf, C.; Badoux, A.; McArdell, B.W., 2009: Alarmsystem Illgraben - Erfahrungen während der Pilotbetriebsphase. Wasser, Energie, Luft, 101, 2: 101-107.
Berger, C.; McArdell, B., 2008: Murgangerosion - Prozesse und Mechanismen. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 25-28.
Dufour, F.; Badoux, A.; Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W.; Rhyner, J.; Kuntner, R., 2007: Überwachung und Warnung Illgraben. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 9-12.
Graf, C.; Badoux, A.; Dufour, F.; Fritschi, B.; McArdell, B.W.; Rhyner, J.; Kuntner, R.; Teysseire, P.; Nigg, U., 2007: Alarmsystem für murgangfähige Wildbäche - Beispiel Illgraben. Wasser, Energie, Luft, 99, 2: 119-128.
Graf, C.; McArdell, B.W., 2004: Murgangwaage - Ergänzung der Beobachtungs- und Messstation im Illgraben. FAN Agenda, Fachleute Naturgefahren Schweiz, 18-22.
Näf, D.; McArdell, B., 2004: Vom Berg droht Gefahr: Murgänge. Alpen, 48-51.