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Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso

Engenharia Hidráulica - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Final project

Engenharia Hidráulica - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Removal of unstable rock armour and beach profiling for optimal resilience against extreme events, according to the approved design.

Engenharia Hidráulica - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Cells are constructed on geotextile, and rocks are placed inside them using a backhoe excavator. Workers ensure appropriate rock distribution inside the cell. Cell closure is achieved by wrapping and tensioning the TECCO® mesh to ensure minimal movement of rock infills.

Engenharia Hidráulica - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Workers join lower mesh with vertical panels.

Engenharia Hidráulica - Punta Piedra plage, Valparaíso 2024

Work in progress in the placement of rocks, geotextile and elaboration of the last cells.

 
 

Comprimento do sistema

51 m

 

Ano de instalação

2024

Situação inicial

From 1987 to 2022, the Ritoque beach had receded by -1.45 meters/year, a significant erosion rate that caused problems for EFE’s infrastructure, mainly the railroad lines close to the beach.

According to field visits to the sector, of the approximately 200 linear meters of existing coastal protection with rock armour (Riprap), 50 meters were in critical condition, showing significant damage and movement of rock units, which have exposed the beach profile.

In order to stop the erosion, a reliable and non-invasive solution with optimal long-term results was required.

Descrição

TECCO® CELL was chosen for its ability to effectively dissipate wave energy, preventing the movement of fine sediments and safeguarding the shoreline against further recess. This high performance is coupled with a significantly reduced carbon footprint over the service life compared to rock armour.

Furthermore, the flexibility of the modules, the ease of construction, the visual appeal, and the long service life due to high-strength, marine-grade stainless steel components contributed to the approval of this proposal. 

País / Região

Chile

Contratante

Objecto protegido

Caminho de ferro, Coastline

Proteção contra a corrosão

INOX / STAINLESS

O seu contacto local

René Müller
   

René Müller

Country Manager Western Switzerland

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Monitoring
Geobrugg AG,Industriestrasse 21,5200 Brugg / Suíça Country Manager Western Switzerland

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Olivia Sartorius
   

Olivia Sartorius

Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Monitoring
Geobrugg AG Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

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Matthias Denk, Msc. Env. Eng.
 

Matthias Denk

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Geobrugg AG,Aachstrasse 11,8590 Romanshorn / Suíça , Msc. Env. Eng.

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Felix Nowak
 

Felix Nowak

Engenharia Hidráulica
Geobrugg AG,Aachstrasse 11,8590 Romanshorn / Suíça

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Isacco Toffoletto
   

Isacco Toffoletto

Country Manager Southern Switzerland

Riscos naturais
Engenharia Hidráulica
Mineração / Túneis
Monitoring
Geobrugg AG Ticino,Via Brusada 5,6933 Muzzano / Suíça Country Manager Southern Switzerland

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