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Avalanche Prevention - La Plagne 2023

SPIDER nets protecting the gondola pole.

Avalanche Prevention - La Plagne 2023

The Dk3.5 avalanche prevention structure is located in the avalanche starting zone, protecting the base of the new gondola's pole below.

Avalanche Prevention - La Plagne 2023

Articulated columns allow the structure to adapt to the expected loads.

Avalanche Prevention - La Plagne 2023

SPIDER nets offer discretion in this environment and blend into the landscape.

 

System length

17 m

 

Year of installation

2023

Initial situation

La Plagne, together with Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry, is part of the Paradiski ski area, the second-largest linked ski area in the world.
The Société d'Aménagement de la station de la Plagne (SAP), which manages the ski area, is planning to reorganize the glacier sector.

The new Glacier gondola lift will be installed in an area exposed to avalanche risk due to accumulation on the upper slopes and overhung by a cliff that could generate rock falls.

Description

Thanks to its flexibility, the avalanche barrier can easily be adjusted to the terrain, and maintenance after each winter is simplified.

The Spider Avalanche Dk3.5 is designed to withstand expected snow heights. Moreover, this solution also features rockfall interception capabilities for enhanced integrity in this type of rockfall-prone environment.

Protected object

Infrastructure

Corrosion protection

GEOBRUGG SUPERCOATING

Engineering

Société Alpine de Géotechnique

Other participating companies

Engineerisk

Other installed applications

Rockfall Protection

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Kevin H. Coyle
 

Kevin H. Coyle

Regional Manager Northeast

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Hydraulic Engineering
Geobrugg North America, LLC,3 Beaudet Terr,Columbia CT 06237 / United States Regional Manager Northeast

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Saleh Feidi
 

Saleh Feidi

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Geobrugg North America, LLC,8921 Emperor Ave.,San Gabriel, California 91775 / United States Regional Manager California

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John Kalejta
 

John Kalejta

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Bob Lyne
 

Bob Lyne

Regional Manager Southeast

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Geobrugg North America, LLC,8004 Windspray Drive,Summerfield NC 27358 / United States Regional Manager Southeast

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Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer
   

Pierce Runnels

General Manager Geobrugg North America

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Geobrugg North America, LLC,22 Centro Algodones , Civil Engineer General Manager Geobrugg North America

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Tim Shevlin
 

Tim Shevlin

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