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12500 kJ tested: The world's strongest rockfall barrier

April 2025: Geobrugg has set a new benchmark in rockfall protection. Its RXE-12500 barrier withstood a 25-ton concrete block impacting at 115 km/h (71.46 mph), absorbing a record of over 12,500 kilojoules of energy. This world-first offers new possibilities in rockfall protection. Details

Our RXE-500 to RXE-12500 rockfall protection barriers excel in applications that present the risk of large blocks breaking loose and travelling with significant force and energy. The permitted energy absorption capacity is as high as 12,500 kJ, equating to a weight of 25 tons traveling at over 115 km/h  (71.46 mph)—a world record in this sector. Because of its capacity for maximum energy absorption, the RXE has set the standard for low deflection levels.

Low deformation

Testing that replicates field conditions has confirmed that this solution offers the lowest deflection on the market. This makes it ideal for installing in close proximity to at-risk objects.

Pre-assembled

The posts are delivered to the construction site as modules with pre-installed bundles of netting for easy installation. This significantly reduces the installation time.

Highest standards worldwide

The only barriers that have been tested and approved according to EAD 340059-00-0106 (ETAG 027) and in vertical free fall. (The RXE-12500 is tested according to EAD  EAD-340059-00-0106-2018, certification pending.)

Stainless steel u-brake

This component enables linear energy dissipation and is easily accessible for inspection and maintenance. Stainless steel makes the brake extremely durable even when subjected to strain.

Videos

10'000 kJ Rockfall Protection Malchaj Ghat
Rockfall tests under real conditions
World Record 10'000kJ Barrier / Oct. 2017
RXE rockfall protection barrier
12500 kJ tested: The world's strongest rockfall barrier
World Record 10'000kJ Barrier / Oct. 2017

References

To the project
San Salvatore 2

Lugano, Switzerland

 

Systems

RXE-5000
RXE-2000
RXE-3000
RXE-500

 

System length

1300 m

 

Year of installation

2023

To the project
CADASA Rioseco

Rioseco, Sobrescobio (Asturias), Spain

 

Systems

GBE-1000A
RXE-1000
Rockfall drape
TECCO® G65/3
TECCO® G65/4

 

Year of installation

2022

To the project
San Francisco Dump

Lo Barnechea, Chile

 

Systems

RXE-1000
DELTAX®

 

System length

130 m

 

Year of installation

2022

To the project
Coquitlam-Bunzten Tunnel Gate Replacement

Coquitlam Reservoir, Coquitlam, BC, Canada, Canada

 

Systems

 

Year of installation

2021

To the project
Kipfenberg

Kipfenberg, Germany

 

Systems

RXE-2000

 

System length

100 m

 

Year of installation

2021

To the project
Malshej Ghat, NH 222 (3)

Malshej Ghat, India

 

Systems

RXE-10000

 

Year of installation

2021

To the project
Wondabyne Transport NSW

Wondabyne, Australia

 

Systems

RXE-3000

 

Year of installation

2021

To the project
La Roche-Blanche

La Roche-Blanche, France

 

Systems

RXE-5000

 

System length

84 m

 

Year of installation

2020

To the project
Leirvik E10

Leirvik, Norway

 

Systems

RXE-8000
Geobrugg GUARD

 

Year of installation

2020

To the project
Danielsberg

A-9815 Reißeck, Austria

 

Systems

RXE-10000

 

System length

112 m

 

Year of installation

2019

Contacts

René Müller
     

René Müller

Country Manager Western Switzerland

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Mining / Tunnels
Monitoring
Olivia Sartorius
     

Olivia Sartorius

Project Manager Sales Eastern and Central Switzerland

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Mining / Tunnels
Monitoring
Isacco Toffoletto
     

Isacco Toffoletto

Country Manager Southern Switzerland

Natural Hazards
Hydraulic Engineering
Mining / Tunnels
Monitoring