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Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso

Wasserbau - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Final project

Wasserbau - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Removal of unstable rock armour and beach profiling for optimal resilience against extreme events, according to the approved design.

Wasserbau - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Cells are constructed on geotextile, and rocks are placed inside them using a backhoe excavator. Workers ensure appropriate rock distribution inside the cell. Cell closure is achieved by wrapping and tensioning the TECCO® mesh to ensure minimal movement of rock infills.

Wasserbau - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Workers join lower mesh with vertical panels.

Wasserbau - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Work in progress in the placement of rocks, geotextile and elaboration of the last cells.

 
 

Systemlänge

51 m

 

Installationsjahr

2024

Ausgangslage

From 1987 to 2022, the Ritoque beach had receded by -1.45 meters/year, a significant erosion rate that caused problems for EFE’s infrastructure, mainly the railroad lines close to the beach.

According to field visits to the sector, of the approximately 200 linear meters of existing coastal protection with rock armour (Riprap), 50 meters were in critical condition, showing significant damage and movement of rock units, which have exposed the beach profile.

In order to stop the erosion, a reliable and non-invasive solution with optimal long-term results was required.

Massnahme

TECCO® CELL was chosen for its ability to effectively dissipate wave energy, preventing the movement of fine sediments and safeguarding the shoreline against further recess. This high performance is coupled with a significantly reduced carbon footprint over the service life compared to rock armour.

Furthermore, the flexibility of the modules, the ease of construction, the visual appeal, and the long service life due to high-strength, marine-grade stainless steel components contributed to the approval of this proposal. 

Land/Region

Chile

Ausführende Firma

Geschützte Objekte

Eisenbahn, Ufer/Küste

Korrosionsschutz

INOX / STAINLESS

Ansprechpartner

René Müller
   

René Müller

Country Manager Western Switzerland

Naturgefahren
Uferschutz/Wasserbau
Minen / Bergbau / Tunnel
Fernüberwachung
Geobrugg AG,Industriestrasse 21,5200 Brugg / Schweiz Country Manager Western Switzerland

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Olivia Sartorius
   

Olivia Sartorius

Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

Naturgefahren
Uferschutz/Wasserbau
Minen / Bergbau / Tunnel
Fernüberwachung
Geobrugg AG Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

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Matthias Denk, Msc. Env. Eng.
 

Matthias Denk

Umweltingenieur

Naturgefahren
Uferschutz/Wasserbau
Geobrugg AG,Aachstrasse 11,8590 Romanshorn / Schweiz , Msc. Env. Eng. Umweltingenieur

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Felix Nowak
 

Felix Nowak

Uferschutz/Wasserbau
Geobrugg AG,Aachstrasse 11,8590 Romanshorn / Schweiz

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Isacco Toffoletto
   

Isacco Toffoletto

Country Manager Southern Switzerland

Naturgefahren
Uferschutz/Wasserbau
Minen / Bergbau / Tunnel
Fernüberwachung
Geobrugg AG,Via Brusada 5,6933 Muzzano / Schweiz Country Manager Southern Switzerland

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