VERTICAL GROUP LTD has begun the implementation of a project to secure and strengthen rock slopes in the Iskar Gorge region – one of the most complex and risky infrastructure sections in the country in terms of rock collapses and erosion processes.
The activities are carried out in an alpine manner and include work in difficult-to-reach and steep rock sections using rope access and specialized industrial mountaineering techniques.
The project includes:
scaling (dislodging) of dangerous and eroded rock masses;
clearing of unstable rock sections;
securing of high-risk zones;
installation of stabilization (safety) nets;
anchoring of rock slopes at the top using a “curtain” type system.
The total area of the slopes designated for reinforcement is nearly 30,000 $m^2$.
Due to the specifics of the terrain and the significant elevation changes, the activities are carried out via rope access and industrial alpinism, which allows for safe work in areas with limited access for mechanization and heavy equipment.
Work on securing rock masses requires:
specialized training;
strict adherence to safety measures;
experience in working on rock slopes;
the use of certified equipment and safety/belay systems.
The Iskar Gorge is among the key transport corridors in the country, and in several sections, there is a risk of rock mass slides and falling stones near the road infrastructure.
The reinforcement activities being carried out aim to:
increase traffic safety;
limit the risk of rockfalls;
stabilize eroded slopes;
ensure long-term security of high-risk sections.
The activities are being carried out under the assignment of INFRA EXPERT EOOD within the framework of the company’s contract for ongoing repair and maintenance of the section with the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA).
The project includes specialized activities for strengthening and securing rock slopes, carried out by teams with experience in working at height and in difficult-to-access infrastructure environments.
Here is the professional English translation of the text:
Securing rock slopes is an important part of maintaining road and railway infrastructure in mountainous and high-risk areas.
Timely stabilization measures:
limit the risk of accidents;
prevent rockfalls and erosion processes;
improve the safety of infrastructure sites;
ensure long-term stability of rock masses.
The project for the reinforcement and securing of the rock slopes along the Iskar Gorge is yet another example of the application of specialized technologies for work via rope access on complex infrastructure sites. Thanks to industrial alpinism and specialized reinforcement systems, activities can be performed safely and efficiently, even in hard-to-reach and high-risk environments.
