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PRODUCT MANUAL

GBE-3000A

European Technical

Assessment ETA–10/0084

ETAG 027: Category A

Energy Class 6: 3000 kJ

Height: 5 – 6 m

Date: 27.09.2016

Edition: 164-N-FO / 15

Associated test institute:

Federal research institution WSL

Birmensdorf, Switzerland

CH-8590 Romanshorn

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Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL GBE-3000A European Technical Assessment ETA–10/0084 ETAG 027: Category A Energy Class 6: 3000 kJ Height: 5 – 6 m Date: 27.09.2016 Edition: 164-N-FO / 15 Associated test institute: Federal research institution WSL Birmensdorf, Switzerland © Geobrugg AG CH-8590 Romanshorn...
Page 4 This document does not claim to be exhaustive. The manual describes general standard applications and does not take any project-specific parameters into account. Geobrugg cannot be held liable for any additional costs that may be incurred in special cases. Please contact the manufacturer if anything is unclear. Geobrugg AG's General Terms and Conditions of Contract apply.
Page 5  Anchoring conditions II QUALITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS Geobrugg AG, formerly the Geobrugg Protection Systems division of Fatzer AG, Romanshorn, Switzerland, has been certified with registration number CH-34372 in accordance with the quality management system requirements (ISO 9001:2008) since August 22, 1995. The certification body is the SQS (Swiss Association for Quality and Management Systems), which belongs to IQNet.
Page 6 Geobrugg can assist with estimating the influence of larger deviations and special situations, and can offer rec- ommendations for feasible solutions. Geobrugg cannot, however, guarantee the same behavior as in the one-to- one rockfall tests.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
PREPARATION OF THE NETS AND POSTS ..............21 CRANE OR HELICOPTER INSTALLATION ............... 24 INSTALLING THE SUPERSTRUCTURE ................25 ASSEMBLY DETAILS ....................... 27 ADDITIONAL SOLUTION TO THE STANDARD ..............37 FINAL INSPECTION ......................38 Page 7/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 8: Hazard Warnings
REMOVAL OF PARTS UNDER TENSION The removal or separation of components under tension is to be avoided whenever possible. Should such work be necessary, however, the utmost caution must be taken. Page 8/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 9: Tools For Installing Rockfall Barriers
 Rope clamp – small 8-16 mm / large 14-26 mm (at least 2)  At least 2 tension belts  Cable winch hoist, e.g. LUG-ALL ®  Chain hoist or come-along, at least 1.5 tons (15 kN)  Auxiliary ropes Page 9/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 10: Use Of Wire Rope Clips
2 x t , where t is the width of the clamping jaws. The loose rope end has to be 3 x e at a minimum. Geobrugg recommends looping up the remaining free section and fixing it directly behind the last wire rope clip on the tightened rope.
Page 11 Wire rope clips always have to be installed and used with the required tensioning torque. It is not allowed to re-use clips once they have been detached. Page 11/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 12: Staking Out Subject To Terrain
The baseplate must be positioned in such a way that the lower support rope is routed past the edges of the foundations without being damaged by them. Page 12/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 13 Net must be adjusted > 0.50m > 1.00m > 1.50m If the height difference is greater than in Tab.2 you must contact Geobrugg to enable the correct length of nets to be determined. Page 13/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland...
Page 14: Staking-Out Geometry
Informing Geobrugg about the deviations enables you to work together to quickly find a solution that is adapted to your requirements.
Page 15 Tab.3 Anchor point Retaining rope 0°- 29° downslope anchor rope In a ground slope of less than 30°, the distance between the retaining rope is to be adapted. Page 15/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 16 In the case of a change in direction towards the mountain of more than 15°, an intermediate anchor rope must be installed and the valley-side anchoring is omitted. SEILANKER FÜR TRAGSEILTRENNUNG MIT ZWISCHENABSPANNUNG Page 16/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 17 In the case of a change in direction towards the valley of more than 30°, two additional retaining ropes (D) are mounted on the post. The change in direction towards the valley must not exceed 40°. Page 17/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 18: Rope Anchor - Installation
In use of rod anchors with flex head the foundation 03 must mortared up to the marking and insert into be designed with reinforcement 02 against the shear forces. the anchor hole. Page 18/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 19: Anchoring Of The Base Plate
Prepare foundation 111; dimension and reinforcement of the concrete foundation 111 is set by the project engineer 0.2 m (reccomendation Geobrugg: 0.6 x 0.5 x 0.2 m)  Insert anchor 05, washer plate 09 und nuts 10, the 0.6 m calculation of the anchor length is set by the project engineer 0.5 m...
Page 20 Further information about the anchoring of the base plate can be found on the anchor forces date sheet. The forces generated in a rockfall event are not to be underestimated. The civil engineering and installation work are therefor the be expertly. Page 20/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 21: Preparation Of The Nets And Posts
8 meshes on top and bottom of the SPIDER net are left free. The support ropes are only guided through the bundled and red marked meshes (see page 31). Later each second free mesh will be attached to the support ropes with round clips. Page 21/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 22 The net bundle is placed on the mounting bracket and securely fastened with bands 204. It has to be taken into account that the right number of meshes next to the posts are left free (see page 31/32). Page 22/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 23 S: The net panels are pre-installed on the right side of the post as standard. X: With larger height differences, it’s easierto pull down the panels from higher to the lower post. With appropriate ordering details Geobrugg provides the panel on the wished side of the post. Page 23/43 ©...
Page 24: Crane Or Helicopter Installation
Fasten the mesh bundle using strips 204 so that it cannot fly away Use the center 7/8" shackle 205 on the top of the post to lift the posts.. Never use the rungs 203 Page 24/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 25: Installing The Superstructure
 Install the U-brake for the bottom support rope on the anchors. Fasten the bottom support rope to the base plates of the posts and tension the bottom support rope. The support ropes are guided through the relevant SPIDER meshes. Page 25/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 26 29. The TECCO rope is guided through the U-profile of the TECCO panel.  Install the vertical rope to the U-Brake. See page 29.  Loose the U-profiles and open the panels. Connect the panels vertically. Page 26/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 27: Assembly Details
ASSEMBLY DETAILS ROPE CONNECTION TO THE ANCHORS RETAINING ROPES ON THE UPSLOPE 1 pcs spirale rope anchor 2 pcs retaining rope 5 pcs wire rope clip NG22 per rope Page 27/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 28 2 pcs bottom support rope 2 pcs Tecco rope 56,57,58 1 pcs shackle 5/8" shackle 7/8“ 1 pcs 3 pcs shackle 1" shackle 1 1/4“ 2 pcs 33,35,53,55 Page 28/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 29 In case of a support rope separation, the overturn securing rope 68 is installed temporary. It is a schematic illustration of the net bundle, make sure that the right number of meshes rest free. Page 29/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 30 10 pcs wire rope clip NG 22 for GEOBINEX rope Install the vertical rope 69 and TECCO rope 75 with shackles before tensioning the support ropes, afterwards is not possible. Page 30/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 31 LATERAL ROPE ON THE ROPE ANCHOR 1 pcs spirale rope anchor 5 pcs wire rope clip NG22 per rope Page 31/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 32 Mount 4 round clips on the left and 4 round clips on the right side of the post, start with the loop close to the post 8 loops free shackle 7/16“ per loop Page 32/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 33 Mount 4 round clips on the left and 4 round clips on the right side of the post, start with the loop close to the post. 11 loops free shackle 3/8“ per loop Page 33/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 34 The TECCO® -mesh is fixed by the same 5/8“ shackles 83 like the SPIDER net is fixed to the vertical rope . That means every second TECCO mesh is fixed to the vertical rope 69. Page 34/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 35 A support rope separation always contains an intermediate rope suspension. In the case of an intermediate anchor rope without support rope separation, the two intermediate suspension ropes at the center hole are fastened with a 7/8" shackle. Page 35/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 36 VALLEY SIDE ANCHORING 1 pcs spirale rope anchor 1 pcs valley side rope shackle 1“ 1 pcs 10 pcs wire rope clip NG 22 Page 36/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 37: Additional Solution To The Standard
In steep mountain slopes with torrent channels large openings may arise between ground and bottom support rope. Gap fillings can be developed in consultation with GEOBRUGG. Page 37/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...
Page 38: Final Inspection
Are the nets connected correctly? Are the end nets correctly fastened to the vertical ropes? Is the sag of the top support rope less than 3% of the distance between the posts? Page 38/43 © Geobrugg AG, CH-8590 Romanshorn, Switzerland 164-N-FO / 14...

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