Works of stabilization and protection against falling of rocks, debris flow and snow avalanches on the town of Canfranc

Analysis of Risks, Study of Solutions and Budget
Geographical Location: CANFRANC – HUESCA (Spain)
Works: Years 2017 and 2018

Client
Department of town planning of the Autonomous Government of Aragón
Description of the works
  • Installation of 3.500 m of barrier against snow avalanches. H=4,5 m
  • Installation of 3.400 m of barrier against snow avalanches. H=4,0 m
  • Installation of 3.400 m of barrier against snow avalanches. H=3,5 m
  • Installation of 2.500 m of barrier against snow avalanches. H=3,0 m
  • Installation of 1.500 m of barrier against debris flow, 160 kN/m2 H=6 m
  • Installation of 1.200 m of barrier against debris flow, 140 kN/m2 H=5 m
  • Installation of 750 m of barrier against debris flow, 120 kN/m2 H=4 m
  • Installation of 500 m of barrier against debris flow, 100 kN/m2 H=4 m
Final cost:

15.100.000 €