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Strada della Forra, Tremosine

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Above the road, barriers hold back rockfalls. In addition, sections were fortified with mesh

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

The scenic road in nothern Italy at the Lake Garda is used by thousands of tourist during the touristic season.

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Close-up of a rock covered with protective mesh

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

The two protective measures with the mesh on the base and the rockfall barriers above it

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Strada della Forra protected by GBE-500A and GBE-1000A

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Close-up of the barrier

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Insight from the installation process

Rockfall Protection - Strada della Forra, Tremosine 2022

Road protected by rockfall barriers

 

System length

200 m

 

Year of installation

2022

Initial situation

The provincial road at Tremosine-Tignale is traveled by thousands of people by bicycle, on foot or by car for the beautiful views of Lake Garda. The route follows an ancient and narrow incision in the rock. However, the high rock walls adjacent to the road are affected by intense fracturing caused by freeze and thaw cycles and rainwater infiltration. This favors the detachment of blocks of varying sizes, putting people’s safety and vehicles passing through at risk.

Description

The safety works involved using DELTAX mesh to consolidate the portions of the rock walls located at lower altitudes. Rockfall protection barriers GBE-500A and GBE-1000A, capable of dissipating 500 kJ and 1000 kJ of energy, were installed to stop boulders from falling from areas located at higher altitudes.

Protected object

Road

Corrosion protection

Black, Galvanized, GEOBRUGG SUPERCOATING, INOX / STAINLESS, GEOBRUGG ULTRACOATING

Other installed applications

Slope Stability

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