United States
United States

Beauregard

Route Val d'Anniviers, 3965, Chippis, Switzerland
2022
Contractor
Consortium Dénériaz-Cheseaux, Sion
Protected object
Road
Energy absorption capacity
2000 kJ
System height
10.0 m, 13.5 m
System length
50 m - 80 m
Corrosion protection
Galvanized
Initial situation

The cantonal road to Val d’Anniviers (Valais) and the industrial area below are endangered by frequent rockfalls. The rock face above is exceptionally steep. Therefore, a rockfall can affect the entire width of the cantonal road. To protect the seven-meter-wide roadway, both lanes were covered with netting.

Description

A rockfall protection system with an energy absorption of 2000 kJ was installed. The topography and the need to ensure a lightroom profile, especially in the event of rockfall, required a unique solution: the posts are between 10.0 and 13.5 meters long.

The costs for the solution are far below those for a solution from reinforced concrete.

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Kevin H. Coyle
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