Course description

This course is designed to provide guidance for developing and implementing rockfall hazard mitigation using flexible-net catchment fences. The general approach from site investigation to ownership will be reviewed focusing on standard practice, available resources, common mistakes and project expectations. A major focus will be on communicating information between the various stakeholders of projects. Information provided is intended to be an unbiased, non-commercial perspective of the current state of the industry.

Presentations will be given on each of the topics below and followed by a discussion. Each module will be led by members of the Association of Geohazard Professionals.

• Site Investigation
• Modeling
• Mitigation Design
• Specifications and Tendering
• Construction Planning and Methods
• Ownership and Maintenance

 Who should attend

Engineers, geologists, planners, and owners involved with rockfall hazards who would like to better understand the basic steps of applying flexible-net catchment fences and learn how to maximize the success and efficiency of their projects.