Slope Stability

As one of the most widely used mitigation methods for rockfall, steel nets are commonly used for controlling high-frequency, low-magnitude rockfalls on small to medium slopes. The system consists of various types of flexible nets primarily made of steel wire ropes, which are draped and wrapped around the desired protective slope or rock surface. This serves to restrict the weathering, spalling, or damage of rock surfaces (reinforcement function), or to contain falling rocks within a certain area of movement (maintenance function). There are two primary types of systems: draped and anchored systems. The type and configuration of nets are determined by the intended outcome of mitigation as well as the physical characteristics of the site and rockfall events.