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Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Engaged Debris Flow Barrier as seen looking from the highway

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

The highway with pinpoints of the 8 barrier system locations

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Map of the two storms' trajectories

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Devastation at one of the installation locations (before)

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Destructive damage seen downstream of one of the overflowing debris channels

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Installation of one of the barriers

Proteção contra correntes de detritos - Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco 2014

Engaged Debris Flow Barrier as seen looking toward the highway

 

Comprimento do sistema

5 m - 25 m

 

Ano de instalação

2014

Situação inicial

At the end of 2013 Hurricane "Ingrid" raced across Mexico from the Gulf. Within 24 hours Tropical Storm "Manuel" likewise raced across Mexico, but from the Pacific Ocean. The devastation resulted in multiple debris flows in known flood channels at three separate stretches of roadway along the Cuernavaca - Acapulco Highway. The flood channels overflowed and caused road closures; therefore, the Federal Department of Roads and
Bridges (CAPUFE) required innovative debris flow systems along 71.1 km of Autopista 95.

Descrição

This project is the first debris flow barrier system installation in Mexico. During the second half of 2014 and first half of 2015 Geobrugg designed, supplied and oversaw installation of multiple debris flow barriers (as part of 8 systems) ranging from 2.5 m to 10 m high with capacity of 100 to 120 kN/m2. These barriers prevent clogging of storm sewers at the base of the roadway embankments.

CAPUFE required barriers to protect vehicular traffic on this busy major highway after the
2013 devastation caused by the simultaneous occurrence of Hurricane Ingrid and Tropical Storm Manuel. These barriers will:

  • Retain a minor debris flow
  • Retain a large debris flow
  • Create a debris flow breaker
  • Prevent culvert blockages
  • Drain a collection of debris/rubble
  • Divert a channel to correct its course
  • Protect against scour and erosion
  • Protect channel banks from erosion

País / Região

México

Promotor

Federal Department of Roads and Bridges (CAPUFE)

Empreteiro

ACRE SA de CV

Contratante

ACRE SA de CV

Objecto protegido

Estrada

O seu contacto local

René Müller
   

René Müller

Country Manager Kantone AG BE BL BS FR GE JU NE SO VD VS

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Geobrugg AG,Industriestrasse 21,5200 Brugg / Suíça Country Manager Kantone AG BE BL BS FR GE JU NE SO VD VS

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Olivia Sartorius
   

Olivia Sartorius

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Geobrugg AG

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Alexander Bittendorfer
   

Alexander Bittendorfer

Project Manager Inspection Services

Riscos naturais
Geobrugg AG,Trucks via road 14 or 13 only!, Aachstrasse 11,8590 Romanshorn / Suíça Project Manager Inspection Services

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Isacco Toffoletto
   

Isacco Toffoletto

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Geobrugg AG Ticino,Via Brusada 5,6933 Muzzano / Suíça

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