Stronger and lighter - evolution of flexible rockfall protection systems

Volkwein A & Gerber W
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Volkwein, A., & Gerber, W. (2011). Stronger and lighter - evolution of flexible rockfall protection systems. In Taller, longer, lighter - meeting growing demand with limited resources (p. (5 pp.). International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE); IASS.
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Flexible protection barriers for natural hazards have made big steps forward towards a more effective and more efficient design. These developments can be attributed to an increase in world market competition in addition to new codes and guidelines and an improved knowledge of the performance of such barriers. This contribution presents the history and the latest developments in flexible rockfall protection barrier technology, their benefits and their drawbacks.

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Publication Type

Proceedings Paper

Title

Stronger and lighter - evolution of flexible rockfall protection systems

Author(s)

Volkwein, Axel (Mountain Hydrology and Mass Movements)

Gerber, Werner (Mountain Hydrology and Mass Movements)

Conference Proceedings

Taller, longer, lighter - meeting growing demand with limited resources

Editor(s)

(editor)

Publisher

International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE); IASS

Publication Place

Zurich

Start Page

(5 pp.)

Publication Year

2011

Conference

35th annual symposium of IABSE / 52nd annual symposium of IASS / 6th international conference on space structures

Conference Place

London

Conference Date

September 20-23, 2011

Keywords

natural hazards
rockfall
protection
flexible barriers
risk