planning and engineering

Avalanche mitigation fences with mountains in the background

Avalanche Hazard and Risk Assessment

We identify avalanche hazards and develop risk mitigation strategies for projects operating in snow avalanche terrain. Our expertise includes:

Avalanche risk assessment

Hazard and risk mapping

Avalanche Safety Plans

Avalanche hazard zoning for land development

UAV surveys and mapping

Topographical map of avalanche runout area.

Engineering and Design

We provide specialized engineering services tailored to mountain environments.  Our expertise includes:

Avalanche run out safety structure above highway.

Hazard and risk analysis for route and facility location planning

Avalanche runout modelling and impact pressure analysis

Structure design inputs

Snow creep and glide force analysis

Avalanche protection structure design:

  • Remote avalanche control systems
  • Avalanche deflection berms and stopping walls
  • Snow retaining structures
  • Snow sheds
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