Rock Slope Characterization, Stability Assessment & Rock Fall Mitigation
GZA understands the risk that unstable soil and rock slopes can present to constructed facilities.
At-risk slopes frequently abut critical railroad lines, highways, bridges, buildings and industrial facilities. We help owners and designers evaluate the risk of potential rock fall, and design cost-effective mitigation alternatives to stabilize the rock slope or to reliably catch the fallen rock without impacting the critical facilities. Our ropes-access personnel allow us to interact directly with stabilization contractors in the field to optimize stabilization and reinforcement construction activities.
Expertise
- Field Mapping & LiDAR Survey Rock Mapping
- Rock Access Capability
- CRSP Rockfall Catchment Analysis
- Kinematic Analysis of Potential Failures
- Slope Stabilization Design and Field Oversight
- Movement Monitoring
- Geotechnical Asset Management