Overview
Assessment and remediation design for a rock cut slope above a major highway, including kinematic analysis, rock bolt and mesh systems, and catch ditch improvements.
Construction sequencing minimized lane closures while maintaining safety factors for winter freeze-thaw cycles.
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Challenges
- Active rockfall history
- Limited night-work windows
- Joint-controlled release mechanisms
Outcomes & solutions
- Remediation design with phased construction
- Monitoring prisms and inspection protocol
- Reduced rockfall hazard rating