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Each rock fall stabilization project is different, some may require multiple layers of stabilization. The following pictures show one such project. Marco Concrete Lifting stabilized this highwall at a West Virginia coal mine using shotcrete, rock anchors, and rock netting.
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 This is what this highwall looked like before stabilization.
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 Here is another viewing angle of the highwall before stabilization.
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 Preparation cleaning using a special nozzle, shooting high-pressure water. This is done to remove any loose debris and other material insuring positive adhesion of the shotcrete to the rockface.
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 The first layer of stabilization (Shotcrete) is being applied over the rockface.
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 Shotcrete application at project's edge shows a definitive line between the shotcreted and non-shotcreted areas.
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 Rock netting is installed held in place by rock anchors. This layer catches any material that may come off in the future due to seismic or other reasons.
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 Another viewing angle of the finished rock fall stabilization project.
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 Closeup of finished stabilization project showing rock anchors/plates securing the netting to the rock face.
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