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Shallow landslide barriers SL: The lightweight solution for heavy loads

Our flexible shallow landslide barriers made from high-tensile steel wire protect buildings, roads and railway lines situated on slopes. They represent an efficient alternative to conventional protective measures such as dams or reinforced walls, which require extensive construction. Comprehensive tests in three specially designed test facilities, replicating real-life conditions and conducted in conjunction with the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology ETH Zurich, have verified the performance of our landslide barriers.

High-tensile steel wire netting and mesh

The barriers absorb both high dynamic and high static pressure at the same time. Their flexibility keeps maintenance work to a minimum, while the low deflection levels make it possible to install them close to the objects requiring protection.

Highest safety standards

The first and only approved (ETA) solution against shallow landslides with CE marking*. Large-scale field tests have proven that the barriers are able to hold up against several impact events involving complete filling.
*according to EAD 340020-00-0106

Rockfall protection

Shallow landslide barriers are often used in exposed terrain where rockfalls may occur. Our solutions are therefore designed and tested for rockfalls with 500 kJ.

Simple design

The barriers can be adapted to suit local conditions and their lightweight components enable cost-effective installation.

Videos

Simulated landslide into flexible barrier
An alternative explanation of what we are doing
Protection systems for rockfall, debris flow, slope instability, mining, avalanche

References

To the project
El Florido - Los Ranchos

Los Ranchos, Honduras

 

Systems

SL-150

 

Year of installation

2019

To the project
San Francisco Tunnel Los Bronces Access Protection

Los Bronces - Región Metropolitana, Chile

 

Systems

SL-150

 

System length

240 m

 

Year of installation

2018

To the project
Bulli Pass (2)

Wollongong, Australia

 

Systems

UX100-H4
VX080-H4
SL-150

 

Year of installation

2017

To the project
Scout Road in Mytholmroyd

Mytholmroyd, United Kingdom

 

Systems

SL-150

 

System length

232 m

 

Year of installation

2016

To the project
Baselstrasse, Lucerne

Luzern, Switzerland

 

Systems

SL-150

 

System length

364 m

 

Year of installation

2014

Contacts

Kevin Coyle
   

Kevin Coyle

Regional Manager Northeast

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Saleh Feidi
   

Saleh Feidi

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
John Kalejta
   

John Kalejta

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Bob Lyne
   

Bob Lyne

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer
     

Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer

General Manager Geobrugg North America

Natural Hazards
Pierce Runnels
   

Pierce Runnels

Natural Hazards
Tim Shevlin
   

Tim Shevlin

Natural Hazards