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Water collected in this area accumulates along valleys when rainfall falls on a given area. These accumulations coincide with transportation structures in some cases. Roadside ditches constitute the first stage of accumulation. In the waters perpendicular to the transportation structures, the water is drained by various structures under the road (culvert) or over the road (kasis). However, these structures are clogged with materials carried along with rainwater or even collected by water due to surface runoff and cause various damage. This problem is very common in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey, which has the most rainfall and has the longest road network. Drainage structures, especially clogged by incoming rubble, cause uncontrolled flow of water and damage to farmland, pastures and various structures. Within the scope of this study, the case study of the steel rubble barrier developed to prevent such disasters will be examined.
International Science and Engineering Application Symposium on Hazards
ISESH
Muhammet ÇELİK
Burak KALKAN
Mustafa TOPÇUOĞLU
A rock fall is defined as the process of separation of rock blokes from the bedrock and movement of these blokes due to physical or chemical reasons which will reach the lower elevations with high speed and energy. The event of rock fall is categorized as a type of natural disaster. When it occurs, it not only has destructive effects but can also cause loss of life and goods. In this study, initially the general concepts and widely used rock fall protection systems were described. Later on, the constructed rockfall protection systems, which are at the midst of their service life and are located in Trabzon province have been evaluated. At the end of the study, it was established that if the rockfall protection system is selected appropriately and built in the right place, it can easily provide the planned service. In addition, not only the existing risks but also some other possible risks should be considered during the project design and selection of rockfall protection system.
International Science and Engineering Application Symposium on Hazards
ISESH
Mohammad Manzoor Nasery
Muhammet ÇELİK
Ercan Osmanoğlu
Mustafa TOPÇUOĞLU