›› 2013, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2): 38-40.

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Application of the SNS Active Flexible Protecting Nettings in a Geohazard Prevention Project

JIN Zhiwei, DENGYonghuang   

  1. (Key Laboratory of Geological Hazards on Three Gorges Reservoir Area Ministry of Education,China Three Gorges University,Yichang,Hubei 443002)
  • Received:2012-12-10 Online:2013-04-20 Published:2013-04-26

Abstract: This paper presents a case history of the application of the Safety Netting System (SNS) in the rock fall prevention and other rock slope related geohazards for a commercial wharf owned by the New Century National Tourist Service Group. The netting is an active and flexible protection type. The characteristics of this system, design aspects and the system selection are introduced in the paper. It is believed that this discussion will help the wider applications of the SNS in the rock slop related geohazard prevention.

Key words: Safety Netting System, Active Flexible Protecting Nettings, Slope Protection Measures, Design Aspects