Debris flow protection solutions at the Trachtbach/Brienzersee in Switzerland Geobrugg 2020-12-26 | Site visit to debris flow protection solutions at the Trachtbach/Brienzersee in Switzerland.Join our debris flow defense specialist Nadine Feiger for a site visit to the Trachtbach stream on Lake Brienz/Switzerland. There, after severe debris flows in 2005, several protection systems were realized to protect the village of Brienz in the best possible way against such natural hazards in the future.More details on the project:bit.ly/38rMX3I#debrisflowprotection #debrisflowbarriers #naturalhazards #geohazards
TestTuesday No. 20: Mud science - made in Japan Geobrugg 2024-09-17 | Geobrugg tested a landslide barrier with rigid posts on a test site in Japan. We are proud of our first successful test of shallow landslide barriers outside Switzerland.Several dozen people are involved in this project. Special thanks go to Japan to our local partners TOA Grout, Kyowa Dengyo (measurement technology) and Ayoagi Construction. And, of course, to the entire Geobrugg Japan team with NobuhitoNishimura, AndreasFröhlich and many more. Also, thank you, Andreas Lanter, for technical support in Switzerland and on-site and, above all, to Matthias Denk, who is in charge of the whole organization and setup of this test series!Are you curious to find out more? This is just the beginning. We will test more systems and keep you updated!geobrugg.com#TestTuesday #SwissEngineering #NaturalHazards #LandslideProtection #Geotecnical
Faces of Geobrugg Murat Diemer Geobrugg 2024-09-13 | Welcome to Faces of Geobrugg, a series where we present the people who contribute to our company’s success. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Murat Diemer, who has made significant achievements in both product management and digitalization at Geobrugg. Let’s dive in and learn more about his journey.
Geobruggs first Tecco production facility in Africa is launched Geobrugg 2024-07-24 | We are proud to inaugurate our first #high-tensile steel wire mesh production facility on the African continent! A second TECCO® mesh production machine will be added later this year.Wian Strydom, General Manager of Geobrugg Southern Africa, announced a 22 million rand investment in the new facility and an additional 15 million rand to expand the production capacity. “We plan to continue investing and expanding our processes,” says Strydom.Geobrugg employs 85 people in #Lanseria/South Africa. The local production of the #TECCO mesh will streamline the value chain and reduce costs for the customers. This will help make Geobrugg Southern Africa a company, empowering the local population and strengthening Geobrugg’s position in the construction and mining sectors.#Geohazards #NaturalHazards #SouthAfrica #Geotechnical #MiningSafety
Sistemas para protección y estabilización de taludes Geobrugg 2024-06-14 | Description: Seminario cuyo propósito es entregar conocimiento en relación a sistemas de estabilización de taludes con enfoque en proyectos viales, realizado en Santiago Chile.
Geobrugg - Safety is our nature Geobrugg 2024-05-30 | Safety is our nature—true to this guiding principle, we have been developing and manufacturing protection solutions since 1951. High-tensile steel wire nets and matching services monitor and protect against natural hazards such as rockfall, landslides, debris flows, avalanches or coastal erosion. They ensure safety in mining and tunneling, motorsports tracks, industry and test facilities. With experience, a spirit of research, continuous internal training and close cooperation with research institutes, we drive innovation and industry standards.***Different tests in detail:youtu.be/Yy_p2l8AToM?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGVyoutu.be/n4qg5PAKsHg?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGVyoutu.be/kVNkt7WUD6I?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGV▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us for more content:► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/geobrugg► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com#geotechnical #naturalhazards #DebrisFlowProtection #RockfallProtection #CoastalErosion #MiningSafety #MotorsportFences #MotorsportSafety #impactprotection #snapbacksafety #slopestabilization #landslideprevention
TestTuesday No. 19: Finding the inner values of steel Geobrugg 2024-02-14 | There are tests at Geobrugg that also occur in silence. Specifically, those relating to #MaterialQuality. Here is a small selection of how we put our wires and ropes through their paces to ensure they work reliably in Geobrugg #rockfallprotection systems or #slopestabilization installations.#TestTuesday #SwissEngineering #NaturalHazards #RockfallProtection #Geotecnical
TestTuesday No. 17: Rocks vs. ATTENUATOR Geobrugg 2023-10-04 | In 2017, #Geobrugg extensively tested the #ATTENUATOR System, which protects infrastructure exposed to high-frequency #rockfalls. Here are snippets of our test series in Canada, where we pushed the system over the limits. What happens in the event of post impacts, impacts on the suspension rope and excessive loads?To see the full Video: ow.ly/u7ta50PPfQ4#rockfallattenuator #SwissEngineering #NaturalHazards #RockfallProtection #RockfallCatchFence #rockfallbarriers
TestTuesday No. 16: Rockburst in underground tunnels Geobrugg 2023-09-12 | The #Geobrugg test site in Walenstadt is also used for so-called rockburst tests because high-tensile Minax steel wire mesh combined with shotcrete is applied in underground construction to protect tunnels. Permanent tests are necessary as each mine has different conditions in terms of morphology, hydrology and chemical properties.#geotechnical #geohazards #MiningSafety #GroundSupport #SurfaceSupport #Rockburst #TestTuesday
Geobrugg Snapback Protection Systems Geobrugg 2023-08-18 | Mooring line failure, also known as mooring snapback, is a leading cause of injuries to marine workers. The full-scale testing undertaken by Holmes Solutions and Geobrugg is a first-of-its-kind and has given a unique insight into the behaviour of ruptured lines. The Geobrugg Snapback Protection Systems improve worker life-safety, increase mooring efficiency and minimise lost revenue due to maintenance shut-downs. www.geobrugg.com/snapback
TestTuesday No. 15: Realistic rockfall testing with multiple attempts? Geobrugg 2023-07-26 | In 2019, Geobrugg and Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, collaborated on captivating realistic rockfall testings in Switzerland. We measured impact forces and stone rotation. Our goal? Optimizing rockfall barrier design and simulation programs, shaping the safety of tomorrow.#Geotechnical #NaturalHazards #SwissEngineering #RockfallSimulation #RockfallBarrier #RockfallProtection #testtuesday
TestTuesday No. 14: 25 tons slamming into a barrier at 100 km/h Geobrugg 2023-06-28 | 8,000 kJ energy absorption capacity for a rockfall barrier was our world record in 2011 (youtu.be/BfA3Z0O-X14?t=3). Six years later, we have achieved an impressive 10,000 kJ: 25 tons slamming into our #rockfallbarrier at 100 km/h. It reminds us that safety is not about records, but we should still be committed to constantly testing and stretching our capabilities.#geotechnical #geohazards #TestTuesday #Geotechnical #NaturalHazards #SwissEngineering #RockfallSimulation #RockfallBarrier #RockfallProtection
Geobrugg turns blue Geobrugg 2023-06-15 | Since its beginning in 1951, Geobrugg is a BRUGG Group company. Now we will become blue and change our logo. This step will strengthen us and all BRUGG GROUP companies.Safety is our nature - BRUGG is our family Discover our new look at www.geobrugg.com
TestTuesday No. 13: With speed into the motorsport fence Geobrugg 2023-05-23 | An insight into the testing and homologation of Formula 1 mobile debris fences! Geobrugg #motorsport fences undergo extensive FIA homologation tests to ensure track safety. To do this, we simulate a car crashing into this barrier at 120km/h and a 750kg steel ball impacting the high-tensile mesh at around 60km/h.#F1 #RacingSafety #DebrisFences #Formula1 #MotorsportFences #MotorsportSafety #FiaDebrisFence #motorsportprotection #f1safety
TestTuesday No 12: Face the unexpected hazard at ship moorings Geobrugg 2023-04-19 | #SnapbackEvents can be fatal and happen around shipping piers and harbors when a mooring line breaks under high load. In 2021 Holmes Solutions conducted these tests with Geobrugg to better understand #snapback events. As a result, we see a unique testing setup and a new solution based on our high-tensile steel mesh.A big thank you to @HolmesSolutionsChCh and @bhp for the successful cooperation!For the full story and the final solution, seebit.ly/3CXv8sd #snapbacksafety #shipslineprotection #mooringlinesafety #ImpactProtection #ProtectiveMesh #Geotechnical #SafetyIsOurNature #Geobrugg #testtuesday
TestTuesday No. 11: How it is inside a rockfall Geobrugg 2023-03-08 | An unstable rock had to be blasted in 2005 for safety reasons. This was an opportunity for the @WSLForschung and us to get up close with a camera to a #rockfall - and witness a stress test for multiple impacts of this Geobrugg #RockfallBarrier. The barrier in the Swiss Valais had the job of preventing damage to a road below. The fence survived this task with only a few deformations. Fifteen minutes later, the road could be reopened to traffic. Watch this video with sound!Kudos to the blasting team of www.sprengtechnik-gfs.ch#geohazards #naturalhazard #geotechnical #rockfallmitigation #SwissEngineering #RockfallBarrier #RockfallProtection #testtuesday
TestTuesday No. 10: A 1.6 ton block lands in a trampoline - test of a Geobrugg rockfall canopy Geobrugg 2023-02-17 | A 1.6-ton block falling at 90 km/h on a trampoline can be scary. This test series shows a #RockfallCanopy not only stopping a rock but also redirecting it into a safe zone. That’s why we call it a self-cleaning #RockfallBarrier. It is in use in mountainous regions and directly on a coastal road in New Zealand: bit.ly/3xjYejl#geotechnical #RockfallProtection #NaturalHazards #geohazards #SwissEngineering #RockfallSimulation #RockfallBarrier #testtuesday
TestTuesday No 9: Mobile Road Fence Testing with a truck Geobrugg 2023-01-20 | #TestTuesday No. 9: A Geobrugg #MobileRoadFence has to withstand a lot. That’s why we put it through its paces - having a 10-ton truck (70 km/h ) and a car (80 km/h) driving into it. Our partner NORDBETON GmbH performed the test with the Dynamic Test Center in Münster/ Germany. The safety system perfectly withstands the impact forces. Therefore, it is fit for purpose and fully operational.Initially, Geobrugg developed the mobile road fence for racetracks in motorsports. Today, these mobile barriers also protect high-impact sites such as road work sites that are still exposed to traffic. Or in mountainous areas, they keep #rockfall away from traffic or construction sites. See road traffic applications bit.ly/3W1PvMvand #MotorsportSafety cases bit.ly/3jX0WYz#geohazards #geotechnical #MotorsportFences #motorsportprotection #f1safety #f1FiADebrisFence #nordbeton #roadfence #testtuesday
Commercial apprentices present their apprenticeship at Geobrugg Geobrugg 2023-01-17 | The video provides an insight into the three-year and varied commercial apprenticeship at Geobrugg. The apprentices show various work situations in different areas. The video was realized independently by the apprentices. Available only in German.
TestTuesday No 8: How do you test a slope stabilization? Geobrugg 2022-12-19 | We test a #SlopeStabilization as a whole system in a 230-tonne test box and a 1.2m layer of unstable gravel, lifted to an angle of 85°. This test is the world's first and only one and has been carried out since 2014. #geotechnical #naturalhazards #landslideprotection #slopeprotection #landslide #ErosionControl #landslip #shotcrete #testtuesday
Инженерная защита от оползней, лавин, селей и камнепадов. Запись вебинара в Кыргызстане. Geobrugg 2022-11-24 | Презентация компании Geobrugg о технологиях инженерной защиты от лавин, обвалов, селевых потоков и укреплению откосов для проектировщиков в Кыргызстане
TestTuesday No. 7: ABOXX bar anchor protection Geobrugg 2022-11-21 | #TestTuesday No. 7: We conducted these special tests in 2010 for a unique #SafetySolution. Pre-tensioned bar anchors are under tremendous tensile forces, which can lead to a frightening puncture force if the anchors fail. With our ABOXX anchor protection, we minimize this hazard.#Geotechnical #SafetyIsOurNature #Geobrugg #Naturalhazards #ImpactProtectionMore info: bit.ly/3ESS1iY
TestTuesday No. 5: How to tame a dust explosion Geobrugg 2022-10-27 | #TestTuesday No. 5: Half a second that doesn't seem to end. For a customer conducting regular dust and gas #explosions in field tests, we tested the resistance of an explosion #SafetyNet made of our high-tensile steel wire. The main objective was that the container lid would not blow off. And - it stayed in place!#ImpactProtection #ProtectiveMesh
TestTuesday No. 6: Rockfall Protection World Record 2011 Geobrugg 2022-10-27 | #TestTuesday No. 6: In 2011, we celebrated the world record set by the then-new RXE-8000 #RockfallBarrier. In the meantime, we achieved the new #WorldRecord with the RXE-10’000 system in 2017. Read more here: bit.ly/3gv7V9q#geotechnical #RockfallProtection #naturalhazards
Ringnet with 13.5 meters-posts Geobrugg 2022-10-07 | The cantonal road to Val d’Anniviers (Switzerland) and the industrial area below are endangered by frequent rockfalls. The rock face above is exceptionally steep. Therefore, a rockfall can affect the entire width of the cantonal road. To protect the seven-meter-wide roadway, both lanes were covered with netting.A rockfall protection system with an energy absorption of 2000 kJ was installed. The topography and the need to ensure a lightroom profile, especially in the event of rockfall, required a unique solution: the posts are between 10.0 and 13.5 meters long.Facts of this #RockfallProtectionBarrier: geobrugg.com/en/Beauregard-181271.html?markierung=beaur#Ringnet #RockfallCatchFence
TestTuesday No 4: Debris Flow Barrier Geobrugg 2022-08-31 | #TestTuesday No. 4: Do you remember TestTuesday No. 2? This video shows the big brother of #ShallowLandslides in terms of #NaturalHazards. Our natural “#test site” at the #Illgraben /Switzerland is regularly prone to severe #DebrisFlows. A perfect environment for us and the Eidg. Forschungsanstalt WSL to conduct basic research and thoroughly test our #DebrisFlowBarriers.
When cars get crashed by rocks Geobrugg 2022-08-09 | #testtuesday 3: Destruction is not our business. But we have demonstrated the devastating danger of rockfall before putting one of the Geobrugg #RockfallBarriers through a regular #Rockfalltest. See this short selection going from undramatic to destructive.#geohazards #geotechnical #naturalhazards #RockfallProtection #geotechnical
Zapewnienia ochrony górnikom pracującym w przodku szybowym, Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Szybów S.A. Geobrugg 2022-08-05 | Pogłębiania czynnego szybu górniczego wymaga utrzymania ciągłości jego normalnego funkcjonowania. Oznacza to, że istnieje konieczność wydzielenia stref i zapewnienia pracującym górnikom bezpieczeństwa. Instalacja sztucznego dna w takich przypadkach jest konieczna w celu ochrony górników przed spadającymi przedmiotami.Sztuczne dno szybu jest budowane z trzech bardzo wytrzymałych warstw siatki pierścieniowej wzmocnione stalowymi linami typu. Liny stalowe mocowane są do elementów hamujących U-600-16. Każda warstwa siatki jest przymocowana do obudowy szybu za pomocą 24 elementów hamujących.Dziękujemy PBSz!
Ringnet Shaft Protection in a mine of Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Szybów S.A. Poland Geobrugg 2022-08-05 | Deepening a mine shaft is dangerous. Continuous operation of the shaft during deepening is required. Therefore, installing an artificial shaft bottom was necessary for impact protection at this mine (Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Szybów S.A., Poland. The artificial shaft bottom is constructed of three highly durable ring net layers supported by Geobinex steel ropes. Steel ropes are attached to the U-600-16 braking elements. Each net layer is attached to the shaft lining with 24 braking elements. Thank you at Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Szybów S.A.#MiningSafety
It was impossible to overload this shallow landslide barrier Geobrugg 2022-07-20 | #TestTuesday No. 2: Here is a test from 2010 with a Geobrugg shallow landslide barrier. It is complex to simulate this natural hazard. We did it because we are pioneers in testing. However, we could not overload the barrier, since it is nearly impossible to produce that much mud.#hillslide #mudslide #debrisflowprevention #naturalhazards
Geobrugg tree fall testing Geobrugg 2022-07-04 | This treefall test is beeing conducted in spring 2022. The target of tests like thes is to gain experience on how Geobrugg rockfall barriers handle loads other than rockfalls. We carry out such tests as part of our development toward near-natural tests that exceed the requirements demanded by current standards.More information on Geobrugg natural testing: bit.ly/3OXGzVu#RockfallProtection #Geotechnical #NaturalHazards ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us on YouTube and► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geob...► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com
Geobrugg ROCCO Rockfall Barrier Installation Geobrugg 2022-06-21 | ROCCO® rockfall barriers meet the strictest standards worldwide. In addition, these flexible ring net barriers are tested for load cases that are not covered by guidelines – which can nevertheless be expected in nature. This ensures an unprecedented level of safety. ROCCO® barriers are consistently designed for simplicity, which is especially advantageous during installation.
Rocco Rockfall Barriers AT Kühtai 2020 Geobrugg 2022-06-10 | The flexible rockfall barriers from the ROCCO® range meet all standards worldwide, including the vertical drop test, according to EAD 340059-00-0106. Impacts in the border fields, excentric hits and support rope separations are not prescribed in any guideline. However, we have tested our ROCCO® barriers with these real-life impacts on a maximum energy 1:1 scale!#RockfallProtection #ead
How to monitor natural hazard mitigation remotely with the Geobrugg GUARD Geobrugg 2022-03-28 | Learn how the smart device Geobrugg GUARD helps you to get predictive maintenance and life cycle management really efficient. This small and easy to install device and web-tool enables you to check the status of your natural hazard mitigation system remotely.More information on Geobrugg GUARD: bit.ly/3Jre9QJ#RemoteMonitoring #RockfallProtection DebrisFlowProtection #Geotechnical #NaturalHazards #GeobruggGUARD #Monitoring #RemoteMonitoring #SmartMonitoring ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us on YouTube and► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geob...► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com
FIA Approves Advanced Debris Fences for Grade 1 Circuits - spacing increased from 4 to 6 meters Geobrugg 2022-02-28 | New technology enables wider spacing between fence posts to give greater safety for drivers, better viewing for spectators and increased sustainability for circuits.This new system allows spacing to be increased from four to six meters, whilst maintaining the safety requirements of FIA Standard 3502-2018 for debris fences at Grade 1 circuits. It utilizes a similar design to the 4 m steel post spacing, but with an increased cable diameter of 16mm in combination with high tensile helix spirals to connect the cable to the mesh. This debris fence was put through a series of tests, including a 780 kg sphere fired at it from a cannon at 60 kph and a full-size car impacting at 150 kph.
TECCO® System: высокопрочная система укрепления оползневых склонов вида «нагель + сеть» Geobrugg 2022-02-01 | Вебинар о современной высоконадежной технологии активного укрепления оползневых склонов - TECCO® System: - области применения и принцип действия системы вида "нагель+сеть", - основные этапы проектирования системы, - ключевые выгоды применения TECCO® System, - примеры проектов (кейсы), - гарантии качества и экономии c TECCO® System.Больше информации, руководства и чертежи по ссылке: geobrugg.com/ru/TECCO-System-101223,7859.htmlЗарегистрируйтесь на портале мойGeobrugg для доступа к программам расчета и документам: geobrugg.com/registration_ru.html
When Rockfall Tests go up to the Limit Geobrugg 2021-12-15 | You have to expect the unexpected in nature - that's why we go the extra mile in rockfall testing!Safety is our nature.#RockfallProtection #RockfallResearch #Geotechnical #NaturalHazards▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/geob...► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com
Giant rockfall drape gets installed with Kamov helicopter Geobrugg 2021-09-17 | The village of Gallivagio in northern Italy was hit by a massive rockfall in 2018. Without safety measures, the village would remain largely uninhabitable. So gigantic rockfall drapes were installed on the rock face above the village in 2020/2021. To efficiently secure the large area, many high-tensile Geobrugg mesh rolls were connected at the ground to form giant drapes in an unprecedented procedure. Due to the weight of the drape segments, this required one of the largest transport helicopters - the Kamov KA-32 helicopter.Impressions of the terrible event, in which miraculously no people were injured and the church remained largely spared are shown here: https://www.rsi.ch/news/ticino-e-grigioni-e-insubria/Caduta-la-frana-a-Gallivaggio-10524701.html Further measures will follow. Thanks to the great Geomont staff for realizing this amazing project and providing us with photos and footage for this video (www.geomont.com).Video production: www.clemensbartl.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us for more content:► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/geobrugg► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com#geotechnical #naturalhazards #RockfallProtection #Kamov
Geobrugg Mining Technology Center, Geobrugg Andina, Chile Geobrugg 2021-07-09 | Safe Rock Support: The essence of Geobrugg's activities lies in improving the total cost of ownership and raising the bar on safety standards. #Mesha #Mining #GroundSupport
How to test rockfalls beyond standards Geobrugg 2021-05-11 | Nature-based testing is one important topic in the development of our #rockfallprotection barriers. In addition to tests in the field (bit.ly/3eVJXjd), we challenge our barriers under laboratory conditions, just as nature does.A special thank you goes to Magali Schaller from Dynamic Test Center Vauffelin (tinyurl.com/drjn5ptu)***Same topic, different tests :youtu.be/Yy_p2l8AToM?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGVyoutu.be/n4qg5PAKsHg?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGVyoutu.be/kVNkt7WUD6I?list=PL-1gKd2dwSKpd4ULgenFTMHo04Le-3wGV▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us for more content:► LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/geobrugg► Facebook: facebook.com/geobruggCH► Instagram: instagram.com/geobrugg► Twitter: twitter.com/geobrugg▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬geobrugg.com#geotechnical #naturalhazards #RockfallSimulation #rockfalltest
Installation of an undeground rockburst test plant by helicopter Geobrugg 2021-03-31 | Each mine has different conditions in terms of morphology, hydrology, and chemical properties. For many customers, particular questions have to be clarified or product solutions developed. At the picturesque Walensee/Switzerland, Geobrugg operates a test center in a closed mine to subject products to rockburst tests. To test at an even faster rate, we opened a second mining test facility in the spring. Now we can carry out all the various tests more quickly, one after the other. In this way, we provide customers with traceable and reliable information in a short time. And can thus offer precise solutions. See impressive scenes from the installation of the new test facility.
Testing Geobrugg Debris Fences Geobrugg 2021-03-22 | Geobrugg debris fences go through stringent tests before being put on racetracks or roads. Watch two high-speed tests:- Test 1: Fullscale 1000 kg vehicle test, impact speed 120 kph, angle 20 degrees- Test 2: Head-on 780 kg sphere test, impact speed 60 kph, angle 90 degreesFor FIA homologation the fences must- not allow large debris to pass- not become detached- not deform further than 3 m behind installation point.
10000 kJ Rockfall Protection is installed in India Geobrugg 2021-02-25 | 2021 is a remarkable year for rockfall protection: India's first 10,000 kJ rockfall barrier - the strongest in the world (youtu.be/Ix_DGYT2M3I?t=123) - is installed. This and other Geobrugg barriers will protect a highway in this famous tourist area: Malchej Ghat is a mountain pass nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghat range in the Thane district of Maharashtra, India. The National Highway 222 is connecting the states of Maharashtra and Telangana passes Malchey Ghat. It is situated in the Pune district, 160 Km from Mumbai and 130 km from Pune. The area is notorious for landslides during monsoons. Because of frequent rockfalls, the state highway is often closed for several days which severely affects the day-to-day life of the nearby cities. During a rockfall event in 2013, boulders weighing around 5 tons rolled down the slope and damaged vehicles and injured people a the temple area.Congratulations to this important protective measure to the Public Works Department of the @National Highway Division, Thane. And to the installer @M/s Pioneer Foundation Engineers Pvt. Ltd. More information on the initial situation and further measures in Malshej Ghat: bit.ly/37KHzci
How to develop a remote corrosion monitoring device Geobrugg 2021-02-10 | Corrosivity is one of the crucial factors determining the durability of natural hazard mitigation systems. For this reason, the corrosion indicator represents a critical component for the development of our remote monitoring device - the Geobrugg GUARD. We have involved our cooperation partners from WiTG (Institute for Materials System Technology Thurgau). Discover what steps it takes to integrate a sensor - the corrosion sensor - within a whole range of other sensors inside this device. The Geobrugg GUARD transmits environmental and physical data over a GSM network for decades - and provides essential information to ensure the reliable operation of any natural hazard mitigation system. Find more details about the Geobrugg GUARD.0:05 Introduction 0:15 Importance of corrosivity0:54 Development partner WiTG1:22 Corrosion protection strategies1:50 Technologies to analyze steel wire corrosion2:34 New corrosion sensor2:52 Salt spray test and long-term test in the North sea of Geobrugg GUARD4:10 Remote status monitoring ---Geobrugg GUARD:geobrugg.com/en/Geobrugg-GUARD-157047,7859.htmlyoutu.be/ue5SlAxqkNwWiTG:https://witg.ch
Natural hazard monitoring and mitigation at Axentrasse / Switzerland Geobrugg 2021-01-20 | In this video, learn how a pioneering protection system against geotechnical problems was realized on the famous Axenstrasse - one of the most important roads in Switzerland. It consists of a monitoring system (rockfall radar and seismic sensors), organizational measures (automatic road closure after an event), and structural measures such as rockfall protection barriers. The approach provides road users safety, minimizes road closures while being a quickly installed and cost-effective solution.Find more information here:bit.ly/39Y32z1
Rockfall test under realistic conditions at Flüelapass Geobrugg 2020-12-30 | Rockfall tests under realistic conditions with Geobrugg and thethe WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF. This test was conducted in October 2020 at the Flüelapass/Switzerland to better understand the behaviour of falling/rolling rocks and the interaction between rockfalls and Geobrugg barriers. Join our technical project manager Andreas Lanter during and after this exciting day.We started with this kind of realistic testing in 2019: bit.ly/2Tlo5EgFor English language we recommend to use the Youtube subtitle function (cc button) and - if not preselected - click "English" in the preferences.***We are showing you this report with the kind courtesy of the Swiss daily newspaper Tagesanzeiger and the media company Tamedia. Find the whole article including in depht information here: bit.ly/37X5eqlSource:Tamedia Publikationen Deutschschweiz AGAdrian Panholzer25.12.2020, 11:30
Geobrugg company tour Geobrugg 2020-12-16 | In October, at our virtual GEO Summit 2020, we wanted to give participants an insight into our company - despite the Corona crisis. Because that went down so well with everyone, we want to take you on a Geobrugg tour, too. Join us!More information on http://www.geobrugg.com
Geobrugg GUARD - Remote Status Monitoring Geobrugg 2020-11-26 | The Geobrugg GUARD is a smart device that monitors your rockfall barrier, debris flow barrier, avalanche barrier, or similar systems. Packed with a selection of sensors, it transmits environmental and physical data over a GSM network for decades - and provides essential information to ensure the reliable operation of your natural hazard mitigation measures. More information on this Remote statuts monitoring solution on http://www.geobrugg.com/guard#RemoteMonitoring #SmartMonitoring #geotechnics
