Rock mechanics investigations for the endangered Bristen road

Authors
Bergamin, S Kirchhofer, P Filippini, R
Citation
S. Bergamin et al., Rock mechanics investigations for the endangered Bristen road, ROCK MECH R, 34(2), 2001, pp. 83-98
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Geological Petroleum & Minig Engineering
Journal title
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
ISSN journal
07232632 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
83 - 98
Database
ISI
SICI code
0723-2632(200104/06)34:2<83:RMIFTE>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
During the last decade the Bristen mountain road in Switzerland (Canton Uri ) has been repeatedly subjected to rockfalls on the stretch between Amsteg and St. Antoni. The last one occurred on the 19th January, 1995, with a tot al volume of 600 m(3). After clearing away the rubble from the road, the au thorities initiated a comprehensive rock mechanics: investigation. Its aim was to assess by means of clearly defined criteria the stability of the roc k slope and to define suitable safety measures against local rockfalls and major slope failure.