Rock Fall Barriers

Definition
A Rock Fall barrier systems are an engineered structure that provide rockfall protection by stopping falling rocks: They absorb the kinetic energy of the rocks, block their trajectory, and detain them before they can cause damage . Clients can design their own barrier, but most elect to purchase a proprietary system from a supplier, which the client simply needs to install on site. The fence normally requires minor site preparation and rock anchors for support.

Types

  • Rigid Barrier( Stiff)
  • Flexible Barrier
  • Attenuators
  • Rigid Barrier (Deformable)

Benefits

  • Rock fall barriers Mitigates and lowers the risk of personal damage or damage of individual assets or Public assets due to the rockfall.
  • Different types of system can be adapted based on the risk analysis and the location

Application
Rock Fall Barriers can be chosen as per the application and accordingly can be installed on upslope on hilly terrain or on ground, or on steep and narrow slopes for retaining rocks, depending on the protected Area/structure.

Use

  • Rock fall Barriers are used in Railway for Protection rail lines
  • along Highways, in Open Mines
  • above tunnel portals and Deep Excavations