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Sumner Road in New Zealand reopens after repair of earthquake damage
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Earthquake Ravaged Sumner Road Reopens in New Zealand

May 6, 2019 rockman Geologic Hazards, News, Project Related Comments Off on Earthquake Ravaged Sumner Road Reopens in New Zealand

Sumner Road in Christchurch, New Zealand is a critical infrastructure link between Christchurch, the Port of Lyttleton, and the communities of Sumner and Lyttelton.  It was severely damaged in the 2010-2011 earthquakes that struck the […]

TRB Rockfall Characterization and Control
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Rockfall: Characterization and Control

May 8, 2012 rockman Available Resources Comments Off on Rockfall: Characterization and Control

This fall, TRB will release Rockfall: Characterization and Control, which will address rockfall hazard identification and evaluation, investigation process, mitigation options, and maintenance and management programs. The 400 page publication will include a DVD with […]

World Record Rockfall Barrier Test by Geobruug at 10,000 KJ
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Geobruug Tests 10,000 KJ Rockfall Barrier – New World Record

November 22, 2017 rockman Geologic Hazards Comments Off on Geobruug Tests 10,000 KJ Rockfall Barrier – New World Record

In Walenstadt, Switzerland, on October 16, 2017, a rockfall barrier from the Swiss company Geobrugg, stops the impact energy of 10,000 kilojoules – a new world record!  The barrier system was tested using a 25-ton […]