Large Rockfall Remediation in Jasper, GA

In March 2019, a sudden and large-scale rockfall event blocked Cove Road in Jasper, Georgia. The area, which features a big expanse of exposed and fractured rock, had already experienced a similar event eight years prior.

There was concern that the loose rock material remaining on the slope posed a serious risk to traveling vehicles and the roadway below if another rockslide were to occur. To minimize future hazards, the local authorities contracted Steve Poole, a Project Development Engineer with GeoStabilization International®, to evaluate the site and recommend rockfall remediation solutions.

Poole was on the ground within 12 hours. During the inspection, he noted more fractures and discontinuities on the slope face that were especially concerning due to their proximity to the road lanes. Poole’s suggestion was to remove or scale the loose rock material off the slope as soon as possible to ensure the safety of the road and the traveling public.

GeoStabilization deployed its Certified Rockfall Technicians to the site immediately upon receiving confirmation from the local authorities. The RRT team and city personnel started working the following business day.

The remediation activities included the scaling of the loose rock mass, followed by a drone inspection to ensure that no material had been left and to evaluate the potential for future rockfall events.

Thanks to the proactive measures of the local authorities and the hard work of GeoStabilization’s crews, Cove Road not only reopened just nine days after the rockslide but also received extra stabilization to minimize future geohazards.

High-Performance Rockfall Control Solutions for Critical Infrastructure

Rockfall may be a natural process, but that does not mean it cannot be controlled. GeoStabilization International® employs a combination of advanced slope monitoring technologies, limited-access rock drills, and innovative on-slope treatments to predict, prevent, and mitigate rockslide events.

Standard rockfall remediation solutions include:

  • Scaling: Scaling is the process of removing loose rock mass and other debris, such as trees and brush, from slopes. GeoStabilization’s crews can scale rocks manually or using motorized rockscale equipment.
  • Rockfall mesh: This technique involves draping rockslide-prone slopes in high-performance steel mesh to allow rockfall to happen but slow down its movement and prevent the debris from falling onto the infrastructure below.
  • Shotcrete and rock bolt solutions: Spraying shotcrete onto the slope’s face can bring the loose mass together and prevent rockslides. To ensure an even tighter bond, GeoStabilization’s RRT teams also install rock bolt or rock anchor solutions.

Have a Rockslide Emergency? Call North America’s Rockfall Remediation Experts

With over 20 years of experience and more than 5,500 landslide mitigations completed to date across the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, GeoStabilization International® is a global leader in geohazard mitigation.

The company maintains 24/7 emergency response capability across North America, has the industry’s largest fleet of limited-access vehicles and equipment, and issues multi-year materials and performance warranties that no competitor can match.

To learn more about GeoStabilization’s rockfall remediation services, ask a question, or request assistance with your project, Contact GeoStabilization today.

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