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Rockfall barriers and drapery systems are two of the most effective methods for the passive protection of infrastructure against rockfall processes. Despite their common goal, they operate on completely different physica...

The design of dynamic rockfall barriers of the catch-fence type does not tolerate rough estimates. The effectiveness of the entire protective system depends directly on the quality and completeness of pre-design engineer...

The production, design, and installation of dynamic rockfall barriers are strictly regulated by both international and national standards. In this review, we examine the key documents that define quality standards in the...

The design of flexible snow-retaining barriers in avalanche initiation zones is a complex geophysical task that requires precise calculations and adherence to international and national regulations. This review provides ...

For decades, reinforced concrete retaining walls, avalanche galleries, and full-surface shotcreting remained the standard, unquestioned methods for protecting infrastructure. Today, "flexible" engineering protection base...

The principle of flexible absorption of colossal kinetic energy, which forms the basis of modern rockfall barriers, was successfully proven in practice over a century ago. In this article, we recount how decommissioned p...

The stabilization of complex rockfall-prone and landslide-prone areas requires a transition from passive containment to active engineering reinforcement. This review provides a detailed examination of the mechanical and ...

The technical specifications of rockfall protection systems often raise questions for clients who are not involved in geotechnics: how can one correlate impact energy in kilojoules with a real-world threat at a site? We ...

Modern design for rockfall protection is impossible without precise software. In this article, we break down the preparation of digital elevation models and compare market leaders: RocFall (Canada) for 2D and 3D calculat...