A rockfall event occurred in the Rimrocks, an outcrop of sandstone formations in Billings, Montana, crushing an SUV vehicle and depositing loose rock on Mountain View Boulevard.
The rockfall posed serious health and safety risks and threatened the nearby residential buildings, so GeoStabilization’s RRT teams had to act fast. They first scaled the slope to remove any remaining unstable rocks. Next, the crews used rock bolts to stabilize the detached blocks.
GeoStabilization’s teams completed the project successfully, significantly ahead of schedule, and without causing further damage to the homes at the foot of the slope.
GeoStabilization International® is a global leader in rockfall remediation and rockfall mitigation solutions. Armed with the latest technology, the company’s highly trained crews can respond to emergencies within 24 hours and provide guarantee-backed Design/Build solutions for even the steepest slopes.
From preventative rockfall control to emergency rock scaling on sites with active slope movement, GeoStabilization’s crews can handle even the most challenging rockfall cases.
GeoStabilization’s experts use proven on-slope treatments such as draped mesh, rock bolt, and hybrid barrier systems to mitigate potential rockfall hazards. These solutions allow the rock mass to fall but slow down and contain its movement by trapping it under high-tensile-strength steel mesh. This method also prevents loose rock from bounding onto the infrastructure below.
Before designing each solution, GeoStabilization’s engineers carefully collect and analyze slope data, including rockfall trajectory and energy modeling, to determine the most appropriate solution for the site’s rockfall needs. The in-house rockfall remediation technicians then use the company’s fleet of specialized, limited-access rock drills to implement the solution.
GeoStabilization’s Rockfall Remediation Technicians (RRTs) perform scaling in almost all rockfall remediation projects, including:
The company’s RRT teams are among the highest trained in the industry, holding rope-access certifications from both the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) and the Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA). Additionally, the Association of Geohazard Professionals has recognized GeoStabilization’s Rope Access Program for its best-in-class safety standards annually since 2018.
GeoStabilization International® is a leading provider of rockfall remediation solutions in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Call 855-579-0536 to ask a question, request assistance with a specific project, or learn more about GeoStabilization’s rockfall remediation and rockfall mitigation services.
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