SITE INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN
Our company specialists provide expert consultation on a wide range of issues related to design and engineering surveys in the following areas:
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Hazardous Slope Processes: Landslides, rock collapses, scree/talus instability, and rockfalls.
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Mountain Debris Flows.
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Snow Avalanches.
We engage consultants from the country's leading research institutes. Our experts are world-renowned scientists in their fields, serving as board members of the Interregional Debris Flow Association, the Standing Group on Glacier and Permafrost Hazards in High Mountains (GAPHAZ), and the International Glaciological Society (IGS). They also serve as the National Correspondents for the Russian Federation to the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS).
SUBSTRUCTURE AND GROUNDWORKS SUPPORT
Early-Stage Project Support Our specialists provide expert consultation during the pre-project phase. With extensive experience and a vast database of proven standard solutions, we can rapidly develop preliminary engineering protection concepts for even the most ambitious projects. We provide:
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Expert Risk Assessment: Geological and geomorphological analysis of hazardous slope processes via on-site field reconnaissance.
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Concept Development: Engineering protection strategies for the territory, including technical and economic feasibility studies.
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System Selection: Identifying optimal structures based on high-tensile steel netting.
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Project Audit: Technical review, correction, and optimization of existing designs.
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Educational Seminars: Free on-site training sessions on engineering protection technologies.
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Custom R&D: Development of conceptual designs for new protective structures tailored to specific client requirements.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SUPPORT
Geobarrier provides comprehensive engineering and technical support to clients and contractors during the installation of flexible metal structures for geohazard protection. Our services include:
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Contractor Selection: Expert consultation on selecting professional and qualified contracting organizations.
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Field Layout: On-site mobilization and slope marking for precise structure placement.
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Installation Support: Technical consultation for contractors regarding the assembly and mounting of protective systems.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Like any high-performance system, our structures require specific care and maintenance. Timely technical service, especially for barrier systems, guarantees proper functionality and significantly extends their service life. The scope and frequency of maintenance are primarily determined by two factors: the corrosivity category of the environment and the recurrence interval of the slope processes.
Our Support Services:
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Scheduled Reminders: We will notify you of upcoming planned maintenance intervals.
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Inspections: We perform both scheduled and one-time structural inspections.
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Spare Parts: Timely production and delivery of replacement components to your site.
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Extended Service: We offer extended warranty and maintenance options for ring net systems.
Maintenance Intervals Maintenance requirements vary by system type. For example, while drapery systems may only require inspection every five years, barrier systems require more frequent attention as they are designed for high-impact loads.
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Snow Retention Barriers: Must be inspected annually during the summer season.
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Rockfall and Debris Flow Barriers: Should be inspected and serviced immediately after an impact event. In the absence of impacts, a routine inspection is recommended every three years.
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Emergency Inspections: All structures require an unscheduled inspection following force majeure events such as earthquakes, floods, or other natural disasters.
Restoration vs. Maintenance
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Restoration: Refers to the full reconstruction of the system, including the replacement or reinforcement of ground anchors.
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Maintenance: Refers to the partial replacement of specific components, such as energy absorbers (braking elements) that dissipate kinetic energy in rockfall and debris flow barriers.