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Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco

Autopista Cuernavaca-Acapulco, Cuernavaca to Acapulco, México
2014
Promotor
Federal Department of Roads and Bridges (CAPUFE)
Empreteiro
ACRE SA de CV
Contratante
ACRE SA de CV
Objecto protegido
Estrada
Altura do sistema
2.5 m, 9.5 m
Comprimento do sistema
5 m - 25 m
Número de barreiras
8
Capacidade de retenção
> 1000 m3 m³
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

O seu contacto local

Kevin H. Coyle
Kevin H. Coyle
Regional Manager Northeast
Riscos naturais, Coastal Erosion Protection
Geobrugg North America, LLC
3 Beaudet Terr
Columbia CT 06237 / Estados Unidos
Saleh Feidi
Saleh Feidi
Regional Manager California
Riscos naturais, Coastal Erosion Protection
Geobrugg North America, LLC
8921 Emperor Ave.
San Gabriel, California 91775 / Estados Unidos
John Kalejta
John Kalejta
Regional Manager Central US
Riscos naturais, Coastal Erosion Protection
Geobrugg North America, LLC
3215 67th Avenue Pl
Greeley CO 80634 / Estados Unidos
Bob Lyne
Bob Lyne
Regional Manager Southeast
Riscos naturais, Coastal Erosion Protection
Geobrugg North America, LLC
8004 Windspray Drive
Summerfield NC 27358 / Estados Unidos
Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer
Pierce Runnels, Civil Engineer
General Manager Geobrugg North America
Riscos naturais
Geobrugg North America, LLC
22 Centro Algodones
Telefone +1 505 771 4080
Telemóvel +1 505 400 0796

E-mail

Tim Shevlin
Tim Shevlin
Sales Director
Riscos naturais
Geobrugg North America, LLC
Salem OR 97302 / Estados Unidos