Slope Protection | Bogota D.C Colombia

Slope protection and damage prevention to residential dwellings

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Background

In July 2012, Concrete Canvas ^® GCCM* (CC) was used to protect a steep slope in Bogota D.C, Colombia. The slope
had suffered severe surface erosion and slip which threatened the integrity of the slope and the road at its crest, and
risking damage to the houses at the crest and toe of the slope.

Slope prior to works

416m²

of CC5^™ was installed

200×200mm

steel plated used to ensure intimate contact with slope face

Solution

Due to the steep nature of the slope and the lack of access from the toe, the installation had to be carried out from its crest, which ruled out many traditional solutions such as shotcrete or poured concrete. CC was specified instead, preventing full closure of the road, minimising disruption to residents and traffic.