Development of a flexible low-energy rockfall protection fence

Abstract

Rockfall countermeasures are very important for maintaining safe and reliable rail transport operations. The authors have recently developed a simple rockfall protection fence, which consists of component materials in general use and unique flexible mesh nets that can withstand deformation. This paper deals with the fundamental tests of the fence components and full-scale test procedures. Through systematic full-scale tests, efficient combinations offence components and foundations were found.