DR. SPANG INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT FÜR BAUWESEN, GEOLOGIE UND UMWELTTECHNIK MBH

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DR. SPANG INGENIEURGESELLSCHAFT
FÜR BAUWESEN, GEOLOGIE
UND UMWELTTECHNIK MBH

Rockfall protection

Selected reference projects

Dr. Spang GmbH

Slope stabilization,
Förtschendorf


Developer

State office for construction, Bamberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Widening of the B85 road and addition of a cycle path in a narrow cutting
  • Three-lane upgrade between Pressig and Steinbach
  • Establishment of slope cuttings in loose and solid rock
  • Variety of stabilization techniques due to changing geotechnical conditions
  • Total surface area of slopes to be stabilized 30,000 m2 • Construction section approx. 3.3 km long

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigative services
  • Project and structural engineering planning (performance phases 4 and 5) for slope and rock stabilization
  • Overnetting of entire slope and steep cutting, partly with erosion protection and rock nails
  • Shotcrete stabilization and sealing of an outcrop area (FE modelling)
   

Rock stabilization,
Couragefels


Developer

Albstadt Municipal Authority, Albstadt-Tailfingen

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Rockfall protection for the Couragefels in Albstadt - Ebingen
  • Risks of rock falls, boulder falls and avalanche from the rock walls up to approx. 36 m2
  • Stabilization by means of nailing and overnetting

Our services

  • Mountaineering inspection and mapping
  • Project and structural engineering planning
  • Planning services and static tests for the overnetting of the lower areas of the Couragefels
  • Application documents for nature conservation approval
  • Geotechnical support during construction
   

Avalanche and rockfall stabilization,
Steinenkircher Steige


Developer

Stuttgart Regional Administrative Authority

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Constant risks to road traffic from km 1.0 to km 1.6 on the L 1221 between the townships of Eybach and Steinenkirch
  • Rock and stone falling onto the road from the scars on the mountain side of the road
  • The scars project up to approx. 30 m from the slope, which has an average incline of 30 to 40°, and form an intermittent shelf

Our services

  • Taking of oblique aerial photographs as a basis for mapping
  • Geotechnical site survey of the scars and side slopes on the mountain side
  • Risk assessment
  • Specification of rock mechanical parameters
  • Assessment of the stability of the slope and ledge
  • Stabilization and redevelopment proposals in a study of options with cost estimate
   

Highway 2236 (Alfeld-Hersbruck)
at Regelsmühle


Developer

State office for construction, Nuremberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Some sections of highway 2236 in the Albachtal valley run alongside rocky slopes
  • In May 2011 rocks fell from a section of rock approx. 45 m long and up to 15 m high
  • A geotechnical inspection to assess the risks was ordered
  • Removal of rock in order to eliminate acute risks
  • Extensive rock stabilization measures by means of netting and rockfall protection fencing

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigative services
  • Inspection of the rock sections by rope
  • Project and structural engineering planning (performance phases 2-7)
  • Specialist support for construction works
  • Supervision of works and documentation
  • Measurement and invoice verification
   

Slope stabilization, B37
Binau-Neckargerach


Developer

Karlsruhe Regional Administrative Authority

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Stabilization of the B37 trunk road between Binau and Neckargerach in Neckar-Odenwald district, which is at risk of rockfall
  • Rocky slope in the mottled sandstone just below track section 4111 Neckargemünd-Jagstfeld
  • Stabilization by rockfall protection netting and shotcrete in combination with isolated stabilization of projections in the rocky slope

Our services

  • Static calculations for the shotcrete stabilization, overnetting with high-strength steel wire mesh and isolated stabilization of projections in the lower part of the slope
  • Specialist construction supervision
  • Geotechnical consultancy for the project and structural engineering planning for slope stabilization pursuant to HOAI
   

Rockfall risk in the vicinity
of the turbine house at the Saidenbach reservoir


Developer

Saxony dam and reservoir authorities, Freiberg basin/Zschopau facility, Lengefeld

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Gneiss support blocks are embedded in the masonry dam of the Saidenbach reservoir
  • Support blocks are crumbling and falling onto traffic areas that are used daily and the turbine house

Our services

  • Mountaineering inspection
  • Assessment of rockfall risk
  • Geotechnical survey of the masonry dam on the air side
  • Study of options based on terrain data
  • Environmental impact assessments
  • Project and structural engineering planning for remedial stabilization with rockfall protection fencing (performance phases 2-7)
   

Rockfall and avalanche stabilization by the A8
motorway, Drackensteiner Hang


Developer

Stuttgart Regional Administrative Authority

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Constant threat to road traffic on the A8 motorway, Drackensteiner Hang / Albabstieg
  • Risks of rockfall and avalanche from km 152+230 to 152+910
  • Rock and boulder fall events
  • Slope height up to approx. 30 m

Our services

  • Taking of oblique aerial photographs as a basis for mapping
  • Geotechnical site survey of the scars and side slopes on the mountain side
  • Risk assessment
  • Specification of rock mechanical parameters
  • Assessment of the stability of the slope and ledge
  • Stabilization and redevelopment proposals in a study of options with cost estimate
   

Stabilization of rock formations
on the Hirtenberg im Pegnitztal


Developer

BAVARIAN STATE FORESTS, Schnaittenbach

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Rock formations on the Hirtenberg in the vicinity of Hartenstein, Middle Franconia
  • Fall of an approx. 200 kg rock into a built-up area
  • Extensive risks of stone and rock falls

Our services

  • Geotechnical examinations
  • Site surveys of slope and incline, surveying
  • Assessment of stability
  • Elaboration of stabilization and renovation proposals including cost estimate
  • Elaboration of an execution-ready project and structural engineering plans of stages 3-7 of protective structures, having due consideration for nature conservation requirements
   

Precipice stabilization,
Hoher Stein, Dresden


Developer

DB Netz AG, Southeast Region, Leipzig

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Danger to rail services on line 6258 Dresden-Werdau, km 3.3-3.5
  • Extensive stone and rock fall risks
  • Rock avalanche risks

Our services

  • Planning services: stages 3 final design, 4 planning application
  • Preparation of tender documents
  • Surveying and geotechnical services
  • Environmental screening
  • Landscape management support planning
  • Special species protection assessment, FFH assessment
   

Isar eastern bank, geological examination, evaluation, concept creation and monitoring of the steep slopes between Grünwalder bridge and Marienklausensteig


Developer

City of Munich, buildings department

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Approx. 7 km valley slope on the east bank of the Isar in the southern part of Munich and the district of Grünwald
  • Heavily frequented recreation area
  • Risks from gravitative mass movements in the form of rock, stone and boulder falls
  • Risks from near-surface movements of the slope
  • Long-term danger to paths running above the slope through progressive erosion

Our services

  • Recording all stabilization and hazard-relevant locations through geological mapping
  • Documentation and evaluation of the recorded risks; derivation of structural stabilization measures
  • Geotechnical support for remedial measures
  • Preparation of an investigation concept and tender documents for the rock and soil investigations and trial boring
  • Performance of inclinometer measurements and stabilization calculations
  • Routine checks of the endangered areas for a period of one year
   

Velden station, rock stabilization after boulder fall on the car park


Developer

DB Netz AG, Nuremberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • DB track section 5903 Nuremberg - Schirnding
  • There is a cut slope in the solid rock around the access road to the platform and the car park of Velden station
  • The cutting is approx. 190 m long and up to 15 m high
  • Repeated rock collapses
  • Boulder fall with a cubature of approx. 1.5 m³ at the car park level

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigative services
  • Assessment of the stability of slopes and inclines
  • Risk assessment
  • Elaboration of stabilization and renovation proposals
  • Cost estimate
  • Planning services: stages 3, 6 and 7 pursuant to HOAI for rock stabilization and collecting structures
  • Planning application pursuant to nature conservation laws
   

Rock rehabilitation in the
vicinity of Lungsdorf / Pegnitztal


Developer

Hartenstein district, Middle Franconia

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Northwest of the road through Lungsdorf there are potentially hazardous rock areas (pinnacles, boulders) with a cubature of 5-20 m³ in an approx. 20 m high rock formation
  • Danger to adjacent housing and infrastructural facilities through rock and boulder strikes

Our services

  • Geotechnical site survey
  • Concept design and project planning to stabilize the labile boulders
  • Project and structural engineering planning of stages 3-7 (inc. invitation to tender)
  • Static proofs and rockfall simulation
  • Specialist construction supervision and acceptance of the construction works
   

Stabilization of critical rock slopes in the Ruhr valley


Developer

City of Essen, environmental agency

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Re-evaluation of 20 slopes classed as critical in the southern part of Essen

Our services

  • Inspection of the interface structure and estimation of the key mechanical ratios of relevance for stabilization
  • Re-evaluation of the risks, localization of unstable areas
  • Recording of the relevant locations in photographs
  • Description of the relevant locations, inc. qualitative indication of the required stabilization measures
  • Classification into risk classes
   

Rock stabilization measures
on DB track section 5060 at Peilstein


Developer

DB Netz AG, Nuremberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • DB track section 5060 Neukirchen b. Sulzbach-Rosenberg - Weiden, km 1.700 to 2.100
  • Rock slope on the southern edge of the village of Peilstein
  • Length approx. 400 m on both sides of the railway line
  • Max. height approx. 35-40 m above track level
  • Repeated ingress of rock and boulders onto the track area following falls

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigative services
  • Geotechnical site survey of the cut slope with mountaineering inspection
  • Perusal of existing documents
  • Assessment of the stability of slopes and inclines
  • Risk assessment
  • Elaboration of stabilization and renovation proposals
  • Cost estimate
  • Concept design and construction support for remedial measures
   

Stabilization of nagelfluh rocks, Heilbronn-Klingenberg


Developer

City of Heilbronn, roads department

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Above Theodor-Heuss-Straße and Felsenstraße are nagelfluh upper terrace gravels
  • Stones and boulders come loose from the almost vertical rock wall (up to approx. 10 m high and approx. 700 m long)
  • This is an established natural landmark and a bird protection area
  • Protection of the road threatened by rockfall

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigative and consulting services for rockfall protection
  • Inspection of the rock wall
  • Risk analysis
  • Study of the stabilization options
  • Cost estimate
   

Stabilization of rock slope, Illingen


Developer

DB Netz AG, Karlsruhe

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Protection of the DB track section 3274 threatened by rock fall and avalanche between km 1.480 and km 1.820
  • Cut slope approx. 8 m high
  • Dwelling at the top of the slope

Our services

  • Project and structural engineering planning pursuant to HOAI for the stabilization measures
  • Geotechnical inspection and assessment
  • Landscape management support plan
  • Environmental screening
  • Special species protection assessment
   

Rock stabilization at the road connecting the villages of Matting & Regensburg


Developer

District of Pentling, construction department

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • The road runs on the right bank of the Danube with steep rock cliffs and outcrops
  • Height up to 40 m above road level
  • The section of road to be inspected is approx. 3.2 km long

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigations of the rock sections
  • Assessment of the stability of slopes and inclines
  • Risk assessment
  • Elaboration of stabilization and renovation proposals
  • Review and evaluation of the functional effectiveness of the rock stabilization already in place
   

Rock stabilization at Büchenbronner Straße in Pforzheim


Developer

Karlsruhe Regional Administrative Authority

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Protection from threat of rockfall of rural road L 562 - Büchenbronner Straße in variegated sandstone
  • Cut slope approx. 10 m high
  • Length of section at risk approx. 140 m
  • Stabilization by means of rock-protection netting in conjunction with safety fences and individual safeguards

Our services

  • Geotechnical inspection and assessment
  • Project and structural engineering planning pursuant to HOAI for overnetting with high-strength steel wire mesh
  • Geotechnical support for cleaning works
   

Rockfall protection at Hartlmühle


Developer

Regensburg State Office for Construction, roads section

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Upgrading of road 2394 Laaber-Deuerling, in the vicinity of Hartlmühle
  • Construction of a gabion wall to protect against falling rock material
  • Steep rock-pierced slope above road 2394 over a length of 400 m, height of rock cliffs up to 35 m above road level
  • Extensive risks of stone, rock and boulder falls

Our services

  • Mountaineering inspection
  • Geotechnical site survey
  • Assessment of the stability of slopes and inclines
  • Risk assessment
  • Elaboration of stabilization and renovation proposals
  • Rockfall simulations
   

Rock stabilization, Krommenthal


Developer

DB Netz AG, Würzburg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Protection of the railway line threatened by rock fall and avalanche
  • DB track section 5200, Würzburg - Aschaffenburg
  • Rock stabilization in the village of Krommenthal
  • The two-track electrified DB track sections runs below outcrops of an approx. 25 m high rock slope
  • Erection of the rockfall protection fence and netting of approx. 100 m²

Our services

  • Geotechnical inspection
  • Planning services for the rockfall protection, project and structural engineering planning
  • Performance of project and structural engineering planning pursuant to HOAI § 42 and HOAI § 49 for stages 4 to 7
  • Preparation of application documents for nature conservation approval
  • Environmental screening
   

Rockfall protection, Windischeschenbach, DB track section 5050


Developer

DB Netz AG, Weiden

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • The two-track non-electrified DB track section Weiden- Oberkotzau, km 14.270 to km 14.530 right of track and km 16.000 to km 16.200 left of track, runs in a cutting
  • The slopes are between 15 and 20 m high

Our services

  • Geotechnical inspection of the sections in respect of rock and boulder fall risks and rock avalanche risks after cleaning
   

Stabilization of Nägelesfels, vicinity of Bad Urach-Seeburg


Developer

Town of Bad Urach, civil engineering department

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • 120 m wide, up to 30 m high cliff of massive limestone (natural landmark) with potential risk of rockfall and avalanches extending up to 30 m³ for road and dwellings
  • Development at the foot of the slope
  • Protected landscape
  • Stabilization through cleaning, rock nails, shotcrete seals and protective fencing

Our services

  • Mountaineering inspection
  • Stability analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Project and structural engineering planning
  • Invitation to tender
  • Construction management and supervision
  • Inspection of the protective installations 10 years after completion
  • Indication of improvement measures
   

Rock slope at Hengsteysee lake, Hagen


Developer

Ruhrverband, Essen, Hagen

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Risks of rockfall and avalanche with cubatures of up to several cubic metres
  • The approx. 25 m high slope lies above a cycle and footpath on the northern bank of Hengsteysee lake
  • Length of section at risk approx. 300 m
  • Stabilization by means of rock-protection netting in conjunction with safety fences and individual safeguards

Our services

  • Recording all stabilization and hazard-relevant locations through geological mapping
  • Documentation and evaluation of the recorded risks
  • Stability calculations
  • Stability analysis, risk assessment
  • Renovation proposals
  • Geotechnical support
   

Dünkelberg quarry, visitor mine at Nachtigall pit, Witten


Developer

Westphalia-Lippe Landscape Association, Münster

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Expansion of the Zeche Nachtigall industrial museum
  • Entry of a further visitor mine in the area of the former Dünkelberg quarry
  • Rock stabilization above the mouth of the mine because rock and boulder strikes from the labile quarry wall cannot be excluded

Our services

  • Detailed geotechnical survey of the quarry wall above the planned mine opening
  • Rockfall simulation
  • Advice to the association on the invitation to tender for the works
  • Specialist construction supervision
  • Rockfall protection fence 1,000 kJ
  • TECCO netting approx. 200 m²
   

Rockfall protection for DB track section Landshut - Bayer. Eisenstein


Developer

DB Netz AG, Regionale Instandsetzung Nuremberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Single-track, non-electrified DB track section 5634 between Deggendorf and Grafling
  • Frequent rockfall and avalanche events in the vicinity of Wühn, in a cutting approx. 15 to 20 m deep, threaten rail services

Our services

  • Execution planning of rock stabilization works
  • Preparation of project specifications and schedule of works based on inspections of the terrain
  • Preparation of tender documents
  • Netting and stabilization of individual boulders by rock bolts
  • Netting covering an area of 750 m2, SPIDER system
  • 40 static-acting anchors (L = 6-8 m)
   

Stabilization of rock slope left of track in ice channel


Developer

DB Netz AG, Regionale Instandsetzung, Nürnberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Rockfall on DB track section 5850 Regensburg-Nuremberg / km 51.100 to 51.220, left of track
  • A fallen boulder was found on the crown of an approx. 8 m high supporting wall; further risks threaten railway operations
  • Investigation of the stability of the foundation of the supporting walls

Our services

  • Geotechnical inspection of the rock outcrops
  • Description of the relevant areas
  • Indication of required stabilization measures
   

Rock stabilization, Tristramschlucht


Developer

DB Netz AG, Southern Region, Munich

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Considerable risks of rock and boulder strike and avalanche in the very curvy single-track DB section 5741 between Bad Reichenhall - Berchtesgaden / km 16.300 to km 16.450
  • Threat to railway operations
  • Rocks have formed layered overhangs on the rocky banks and rocks are splitting off and falling
  • The pieces falling away have volumes up to 30 m³ and more

Our services

  • Geotechnical inspection of the rock outcrops
  • Description of the relevant areas
  • Indication of required stabilization measures
   

Rock stabilization, Matting


Developer

DB Netz AG, southern region, Nuremberg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Cleaning of rock sections of loose stones at DB track section 5851 Regensburg- Ingolstadt / km 10.200 to 12.805, right of bank

Our services

  • Planning services for rock stabilization
  • Preparation of the application and tender documents for the cleaning work
  • Supervision of cleaning works
  • Special inspection at regular intervals
   

Rock stabilization Mainleite, Wertheim, construction phases 1 to 5


Developer

Stuttgart Regional Administrative Authority, Bad Mergentheim construction management

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Rock strike and rockfall risks with individual boulders up to 15 m3 over approx. 6 ha in area
  • Up to 12 m high cliffs above rural road L 2310
  • 2.6 km long slope up to 65° steep
  • Elimination of rock strike and rockfall risks
  • Clearing work on the slope in sections (every 2 years) with grubbing out of tree trunks

Our services

  • Inspection of the terrain
  • Risk assessment
  • Stability assessment
  • Project and structural engineering planning pursuant to HOAl §55 & §64 for protective fencing, bolting and shotcrete seals, also berm stabilization for forest path on the slope
  • Indication of essential stabilization measures after forestry work
  • Local site management
  • Safety coordination for rock stabilization and forestry work with use of helicopters
   

Coschütz tunnel on BAB A17 Dresden - Prague


Developer

Saxony Highways Agency

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Construction of two new 2-tube motorway tunnels
  • Length 2,332 m
  • Standard cross-section 29t

Our services

  • Geotechnical investigation of the rock slope in the vicinity of Plaunschen Grund
  • Execution planning for the entrance blocks up to 18 m behind the stop walls of both tunnels
  • Stabilization of the rock slopes at both stop walls
  • Project and structural engineering planning for tunnel entrance and rock stabilization
  • Specialist geotechnical supervision of tunnel entrance and rock stabilization works
   

Anchoring of rock and renovation of climbing school at Stetten


Developer

German Alpine Association, Stuttgart Section, Waiblingen

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • The climbing school is located in a former quarry south of Stetten, near Stuttgart
  • Securing the unstable sections identified, including expanding fissures and loose sheets of rock

Our services

  • Inspection of the rock slopes
  • Recording the condition of the rock outcrops and existing protective nets and trapping means
  • Elaboration of stabilization proposals
  • Cost estimate
  • Preparation of a report
  • Planning for protective fence up to 3,000 kJ, length approx. 260 m
   

Risk of rockfall in the Essen
city district


Developer

Essen City Authorities, Environment Office

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Mitigation measures against rockfall onto residential sites on Laupendahler Landstrasse 55, Essen
  • The rock walls at the site are 20 to 25 m high and are aligned almost vertically over a distance of approx. 150 m
  • A rockfall of approx. 1 m³ has occurred in the past

Our services

  • Geotechnical site investigation and report
  • Geotechnical mapping of rock outcrops
  • Planning of mitigation measures
  • Site supervision of installation of rockfall barriers, netting and rock bolts
   

Weißensteiner Steige, risk of rockfall


Developer

Stuttgart Regional Council, Department 42, Ludwigsburg

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Risk to road traffic on the B466 between station 2,200 and 2,400 from rockfall
  • The risk derives from the rock slope on the road cut on the adjacent side of the mountain, up to a vertical height of around 8 to 10 m, in parts overhanging

Our services

  • Site investigation and geotechnical mapping by mountaineering
  • Stability analysis of the rock slope
  • Risk assessment
  • Devising proposals for mitigation measures, including a cost estimate
   

Protection against rockfall,
B 19 Künzelsau - Gaisbach

Developer

Hohenlohekreis Land Council Office, Roadbuilding Department, Künzelsau

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Rockfall protection on the 3-lane road
  • On the side towards the slope there is a retaining wall up to 5 m high, with a slope inclined at up to approx . 40° over a distance of 1 km above it
  • Rockfall, volume approx. 1 m³ in January 2007 , across all 3 lanes and damaging the concrete skid wall on the valley side

Our services

  • Site inspection and documentation
  • Risk assessment
  • Indication of immediate measures
  • Investigation report with proposals for mitigation measures
  • Suggested execution plan, with cost estimate
  • Geotechnical site supervision
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL
   

Rockfall protection of DB railway line 3010, Koblenz - Perl, near Müden


Developer

DB Projektbau GmbH, RB Mitte

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Terraced former vineyard, with incline up to 45°
  • Above this, rock cliff with incline up to 70°
  • Existing safety measures under-dimensioned or no longer fit for purpose

Our services

  • Planning services for the mitigation measures
  • Geotechnical investigation and mapping of the site
  • Planning the construction element pursuant to HOAI, § 55, Lph 2 to 4, designing the structural framework pursuant to HOAI, § 64, Lph 2 and 3
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL
   

Mitigation measures, Russenstein, Heidelberg


Developer

Heidelberg City Council, Underground Civil Engineering Dept.

Dr. Spang GmbH


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Project

  • Granite cliffs, up to 25 m high, in a slope approx. 80 m high and 300 m long
  • Risks of rockfall up to 80 m³ for the road running along the foot of the slope
  • Securing the area by clearing loose rock, rock bolting and fencing

Our services

  • Site investigation by mountaineering
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Re-evaluation of rockfall risk by follow-up inspection
  • Design of construction element and structural framework for measures
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL
   

K 1441, Neidlinger Steige

Developer

Stuttgart Regional Council, Department 44, Stuttgart

Dr. Spang GmbH

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Project

  • Rock cliffs up to 50 m in height over approx. 1.5 km above the roadway
  • Risk of rockfall for traffic on the road
  • Traffic accidents in the past due to rocks being dislodged

Our services

  • Taking oblique aerial photos
  • Site investigation by mountaineering
  • Stability analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Designing the construction element pursuant to HOAI § 55 (1), Lph 1 to 3
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL
   

Protecting the S 2230 in the Altmühltal valley against risks of rockfall

Developer

Ingolstadt Roadbuilding Department

Dr. Spang GmbH

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Project

  • 1,000 m long road section in Jura limestone
  • Slope rising to up to 100 m above the road level
  • Practically vertical rock faces up to 30 m
  • Risk of rockfall of up to 100 m³ for the road running along its foot
  • A number of rockfalls already in the past, some resulting in fatal accidents
  • Located in the Altmühltal nature park

Our services

  • Oblique aerial photographs
  • Site investigation by mountaineering
  • Stability analysis
  • Risk assessment and zoning
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL
   

Protecting the B 466, Gutenberger Steige, against risks of rockfall

Developer

Stuttgart Regional Council, Department 44, and Kirchheim / Teck Roadbuilding Office

Dr. Spang GmbH

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Project

  • 1.75 km long road section for renovation, in Jura limestone
  • Slope rising to up to 150 m above the road level
  • Practically vertical rock faces up to 70 m
  • Side cutting slopes up to approx. 10 m in height
  • Risk of rockfall up to 300 m³ for the road
  • A number of rockfalls previously
  • Located in a nature protection area and water protection area

Our services

  • Oblique aerial photographs
  • Site investigation by mountaineering
  • Stability analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Design of construction element and structural framework
   

Securing the Kehlsteinstrasse
near Berchtesgaden against
risks of rockfall and rockfall

Developer

Traunstein Roadbuilding Department

Dr. Spang GmbH

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Project

  • 800 m long road section in Dachstein limestone
  • High Alpine slope to 1,837 m above sea level
  • Practically vertical rock faces up to 150 m
  • Embankments up to approx. 20 m in height
  • Rockfall risks up to 860 m³ for the road, which is used by tourists
  • Many rockfalls in the past
  • Located in a protected area of natural beauty

Our services

  • Oblique aerial photographs
  • Site investigation by mountaineering
  • Stability analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Rockfall simulation using ROCKFALL

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Dr. Spang GmbH

Witten

Phone: + 49 (0)2302 - 9 14 02 -0
Fax:  + 49 (0)2302 - 9 14 02 -20
E-Mail zentrale@dr-spang.de

Esslingen/Neckar

Phone: + 49 (0)711 - 351 30 49 -0
Fax:  + 49 (0)711 - 351 30 49 -19
E-Mail esslingen@dr-spang.de

Freiberg/Saxony

Phone: + 49 (0)3731 - 79 87 89 -0
Fax:  + 49 (0)3731 - 79 87 89 -20
E-Mail freiberg@dr-spang.de

Nuremberg

Phone: + 49 (0)911 - 9 64 56 65-0
Fax:  + 49 (0)911 - 9 64 56 65-5
E-Mail nuernberg@dr-spang.de

Naumburg/Saale

Phone: + 49 (0)3445 - 76 21 53
Fax:  + 49 (0)3445 - 76 21 62
E-Mail naumburg@dr-spang.de

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Project descriptions

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ROCKFALL
Simulation Program

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