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Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

RXE-1000 H6 San Francisco Dump, barrier

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

Close up of brake, side and retaining anchorages

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

RXE-1000 first barrier post

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

RXE-1000 barrier seen from the mountain towards the valley

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

Close up of retention anchors towards the mountain

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

Detail of connection between nets and secondary mesh (DELTAX)

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

View towards the valley and protected infrastructure

Rockfall Protection - San Francisco Dump 2022

RXE-1000 barrier, detail of the brake and lateral anchorage on the final post

 
 

System length

- 130 m

 

Year of installation

2022

Initial situation

Anglo American needed protection against rock falls for the San Francisco Dump. Leaching works are carried out in this area. The dump is constantly exposed to falling rocks due to the upstream transport and unloading of materials.

Description

A dynamic rockfall barrier of the RXE type was installed. This type of barrier is simple and easy to install and dissipates high energies.

The barrier is designed for a block with an energy of 200 kJ, an impact speed of 17 m/s and a system height of 6 meters, as requested by the client.

Country/Region

Chile

Customer

Contractor

Pucará S.A.

Protected object

Road, Mine / Quarry, Infrastructure

Corrosion protection

Galvanized, GEOBRUGG SUPERCOATING

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Kevin Coyle
 

Kevin Coyle

Regional Manager Northeast

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Hydraulic Engineering
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