Geosynthetics for Hazard Management In the Rockfall-Prone Himalayan Mountains
Rockfalls are a real threat, especially in areas with slopes and walls. Where
Sectors
conventional structures do not assure safety
and
Global
have
rockfall
high
way,
wire)
impact
and
at
to
Ocean
mitigate
Our
products
steel
we
solutions
hazards.
protection tensile
give
rockfall
(made
of
withstand are
high
low
your
to
ideal
choice as barriers.
"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.
www.oceangeosynthetics.com
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.
www.oceangeosynthetics.com
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.
www.oceangeosynthetics.com
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