[PDF][PDF] Validation of numerical DEM modelling of geogrid reinforced embankments for rockfall protection
The adoption of reinforced embankments for rockfall and landslide protection purposes is an
effective intervention for the reduction of risk and damages to civil facilities. These earth …
effective intervention for the reduction of risk and damages to civil facilities. These earth …
[PDF][PDF] Numerical modeling of rockfall impacts on reinforced concrete slabs for the design of new rock sheds
P Berthet-Rambaud, J Mazars… - Laboratoire sols solides …, 2002 - framcos.org
In mountainous areas where the falling rocky blocks constitute a major hazard to civil
structures, the structural systems to protect roads and vehicles are usually rock sheds …
structures, the structural systems to protect roads and vehicles are usually rock sheds …
Full-scale testing of draped nets for rock fall protection
The installation of draped meshes, metallic nets installed in such a way as to lie against the
rock slope surface, is one of the most common ways to protect roads and infrastructure …
rock slope surface, is one of the most common ways to protect roads and infrastructure …
A hybrid structure to protect infrastructures from high energy rockfall impacts
M Marchelli, V De Biagi - Current Perspectives and New …, 2022 - api.taylorfrancis.com
The need of structures able to stop large moving blocks requires impact mechanics studies
coupled with capacity design. Among natural phenomena, rockfall probably is the most …
coupled with capacity design. Among natural phenomena, rockfall probably is the most …
Blast induced lateral earth pressures on retaining structures with sand backfill
N Abdul-Hussain, M Fall, M Saatcioglu - International Journal of Impact …, 2022 - Elsevier
An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effects of blast loads on the
behaviour of reinforced concrete retaining wall (RCRW) with sand as a backfill material. The …
behaviour of reinforced concrete retaining wall (RCRW) with sand as a backfill material. The …
[PDF][PDF] A review of ground support mesh testing around the world
IG Morkel, PA Mikula, RK Whiting - 2023 - researchgate.net
As mines around the world get deeper and the stresses around the excavations increase,
the occurrence of large damaging seismic events (often called rockbursts) become more …
the occurrence of large damaging seismic events (often called rockbursts) become more …
A semi-empirical impact force model of irregular rockfall on granular layer and its experimental validation
Rockfalls can pose a significant threat to traffic safety in mountainous areas. Galleries
covered by a granular layer have proven effective in protecting both the people and the …
covered by a granular layer have proven effective in protecting both the people and the …
Space-Time Pressure Distribution Applied to a Stiff Concrete Structure through a Protective Sand Layer from Full-Scale Experimental Rockfall Tests
B Garcia, T Oussalah, JP Rajot… - Journal of Geotechnical …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
This study focuses on the characterization of low-velocity (lower than 100 km/h) rockfall
impact loads transferring to a thick steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) slab through a protective …
impact loads transferring to a thick steel-reinforced concrete (SRC) slab through a protective …
[PDF][PDF] Numerical investigation of rockfall barrier under realistic on-site impacts
MA Chanut, JB Coulibaly, S Lambert… - … symposium rock slope …, 2018 - researchgate.net
CONCLUSION The two studies showed that the barrier maintains functionality even if a
block already impacted the structure and has not been removed or if the net is loaded with …
block already impacted the structure and has not been removed or if the net is loaded with …