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CANOPY System: The self-cleaning rockfall barrier

The CANOPY system protects infrastructure against rockfall on steep rock faces in mountain regions. As an alternative or as an extension of concrete galleries or tunnels, these CANOPY systems are the way to save time and costs while offering high amount of protection. Since only little space is required for installation, transport routes can remain open.

Self-cleaning effect

Redirects rocks into a safe zone. The system is thereby extremely low-maintenance.

Economical

Easy to install and therefore cheaper than any system made of concrete.

Multiple impacts

The flexibility of the system ensures safety even after several impacts.

Flexible application

Can be used as single- or multiple-field system thanks to the modular design. Special solutions are also possible, e.g. for higher energies or individual topographies.

Downloads

Videos

Geobrugg CANOPY testing related to RXE system tests
Rockfall field test world record 10000 kJ

References

To the project
Gäsi cycling path

Filzbach, Switzerland

 

Systems

CANOPY

 

System length

296 m

 

Year of installation

2023

To the project
Kaikōura SH1 - SR10

Kaikōura, New Zealand

 

Systems

CANOPY

 

Year of installation

2022

To the project
Route Chalais-Vercorin, Valais

Vercorin, Switzerland

 

Systems

CANOPY

 

Year of installation

2018

To the project
Tunnel des Pontis

Les Pontis, Switzerland

 

Systems

CANOPY

 

System length

61 m

 

Year of installation

2010

Contacts

Head office and production
   

Head office and production

 

Natural Hazards
Kevin H. Coyle
   

Kevin H. Coyle

Regional Manager Northeast

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Saleh Feidi
   

Saleh Feidi

Regional Manager California

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
John Kalejta
   

John Kalejta

Regional Manager Central US

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Bob Lyne
   

Bob Lyne

Regional Manager Southeast

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer
     

Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer

General Manager Geobrugg North America

Natural Hazards
Tim Shevlin
   

Tim Shevlin

Sales Director

Natural Hazards