Geosynthetic Solution for Rockfall-Prone Himalayan Mountains.

Geosynthetics for Hazard Management In the Rockfall-Prone Himalayan Mountains

Rockfalls are a real threat, especially in areas with slopes and walls. Where

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conventional structures do not assure safety

and

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"Geosynthetics play an essential role in mitigating hazards in the rockfallprone Himalayas".

Ocean

Geosynthetics

is

a

leading

manufacturer of environmentally safe and

robust

rockfall

barriers

that

protect human life and infrastructure Ocean Global is a multi-diversified solution-oriented leader in the industry

of Geosynthetics & Engineering.

from and

the

unpredictable

boulder

debris

snow, along

rocks, the

mountain slopes.

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The mountainous terrains are a fragile ecosystem, extremely sensitive

to

any

climate

or

environmental

changes.

Factors

human-made or natural can easily tilt the balance resulting in devastating effects. India, a land of spirituality and temples, has hundreds of temples in the Himalayan mountain ranges.

The

Badrinarayan

temple,

Muktinath

temple,

Amarnath

Cave

temple, Kedarnath, or the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples are only a few examples of famous temples in Himalayan ranges that attract lakhs of pilgrims every year.

Considered the abode of divinity, the magnificent mountains of the Himalayas look all peaceful and serene, but even slight natural

movements

on

the

slopes

can

cause

catastrophic proportions.

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incidents

of

Rockfalls are not unheard of when pilgrims are en route to such holy places. At various time points in the past, they have cost precious human life. The rockfalls jeopardize not just human life but

also

around.

endanger Seasonal

the

age-old

changes

heritage

and

and

rainfall

or

infrastructure snowfall

only

associated

with

than

feet

aggravate and exacerbate these risks further.

Tailor-made slope above

solutions

debris sea

in

level

to

terrains is

a

alleviate at

the

altitudes

challenge

risks

greater

that

only

11700

geosynthetics

can

fulfill.

Rockfall Barriers and how they can help: Rockfall

mitigation

indispensable railways, slope

part

project

of

the

sectors.

terrains,

especially

that

Himalayan

slopes,

meticulous

and

involving

mountainous

design

an

roadways,

stabilization

Any

is

of

requires

planning

with

the

and

impeccable

implementation.

A detailed study of the topographic parameters, rockfall travel distance

analysis,

the

height

of

fall,

travel

distance,

travel

angle, and also rockfall volume are essential to understand the kind and strength of barriers required.

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Manufactured

as

rockfall

fence,

rockfall

drapes,

and

mesh

nets, the choice of rockfall barriers primarily depends on their suitability to the project on hand. A combination of two or more

types

of

rockfall

barriers

provides

optimum,

cost-

effective solutions.

The mesh or rockfall drapery is in the form of double twisted steel

wire

with

high

tensile

strength,

high

punch

resistance.

Highly resistant to corrosion, the rockfall drapery can withstand extreme weather conditions. It is secured over the top of the mountain slopes that pose a threat and then draped or hung down

the

slope

face.

Securing

the

drapes

with

anchors

enhances their stability forming a containment system wherein any untoward and unexpected rock/snow debris is held within the drape, preventing loss of human life or property damage.

With

the

high

safety

standards,

relatively

easy

installation,

lightweight, high strength, high durability, low anchoring force, corrosion

protection,

and

amenable

to

extreme

climatic

conditions, the rockfall barriers have alleviated a considerable amount of risk along the Himalayan slopes.

Ocean

Geosynthetics,

environmentally

the

conscious.

geosynthetic They

specialists,

manufacture

are

sustainable

geosynthetic solutions, including an array of rockfall drapery, fences,

mesh,

or

rockfall

nets.

In

the

industry

for

over

two

decades, we offer high-quality geosynthetic products apt for your geoenvironmental project.

For more information on our range of hazard mitigation solutions, please contact our team of experts. www.oceangeosynthetics.com