MacArmour & SteelGrid

In data 22 Agosto 2020, a seguito di un incendio che ha interessato il versante adiacente la sede stradale, si è verificata la caduta di materiale roccioso sul piano viabile della Strada Statale 90 “delle Puglie” in località Montaguto, in Provincia di Avellino. A seguito dell'evento, si è resa necessaria la chiusura al traffico in entrambe le direzioni dal km 43,320 al km 48,130, in prossimità del confine regionale con la Puglia.

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The 103 km long motorway is a key connection between Durres Port, Albania's primary harbour on the Adriatic Sea and Kosovo. Journey times of between six and ten hours will be reduced to two by this new road and the new route will serve to stimulate the economy in Albania's North Eastern region. Due to the mountainous topography of the area, many sections of the motorway run alternately through large steep embankment fill sections and slope cuts, with soil reinforcement, rock-fall protection, erosion control and revegetation measures required. The availability of large quantities of rock fills generated by the slope excavations made the choice of embankment fills a more cost effective alternative to the construction of viaducts. Of the 70 retaining walls required, those up to 15m high were constructed of concrete. However, the 30 walls over 15m high were designed as reinforced soil structures to re-use site won fill and reduce the visual impact.

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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the country. With an extensive network of interconnected transmission towers and substations, NGCP facilitates the flow of electricity from generators to distribution utilities, ultimately reaching households. Maintaining the integrity of this infrastructure is of utmost importance to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, especially during natural disasters and periods of increased demand. However, in the mountainous region of Pangasinan, NGCP faced a significant challenge. The foundation of the transmission tower had begun to erode, exposing it to the risk of collapsing. With climate change exacerbating these issues, the safety and integrity of transmission towers and associated infrastructure were under constant threat. The danger of rockfalls posed a severe risk to both the infrastructure and the continuity of power supply. Addressing this issue was crucial to safeguard the reliability of electricity transmission in the area.

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