What Methods Can Be Used for Rockfall Containment?
Rockfall containment methods are selected based on slope geometry, rock size and energy, access constraints, and performance requirements. Common containment approaches include catch fences, rockfall netting, mesh and drape systems, and securing unstable rock material directly to the slope.
Catch fences are installed downslope to intercept falling rock before it reaches infrastructure. Rockfall netting and mesh systems are anchored to slopes to control movement and guide debris safely downslope. In some cases, unstable rock is secured to the slope using rock bolts, shotcrete, or chemical resins to prevent detachment altogether. GSI’s engineers evaluate site-specific conditions and select the most appropriate containment strategy for each application.
