Cellular confinement
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Cellular confinement systems are widely used in construction for erosion control, soil stabilization on flat ground and steep slopes, channel protection, and structural reinforcement for load support
Wood matrix after installation in Wrangell–St. Elias Park in Alaska
Geocell materials
Filling a geocell envelope with earth to make a temporary barrier wall
Avalanche control
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Avalanche control or avalanche defense activities reduce the hazard avalanches pose to human life, activity, and property. Avalanche control begins with a risk assessment conducted by surveying for po
Cellular confinement
…restoration of green and vegetated landscapes. Long-term design life of advanced CCS technology can also reduce maintenance and long-term economic costs. Avalanche control Gabion, a historic precursor for both erosion control and defense…
An avalanche snow bridge near a ski-resort in Vorarlberg
Avalanche blasting in the French ski resort of Tignes (3,600 m or 11,800 ft)
Gazex installation
U.S. Forest Service team using a 105mm recoilless rifle for avalanche control at Mammoth Mountain in the Inyo National Forest.