A Study on the Development of Ring-Net using 2,040 MPa High Strength Steel Wire for Rockfall and Debris-Flow Barriers

Abstract

In this study, research was conducted on the development of Ring-Net, a major component of the Ring-Net System for the localization of a high-level debris-flow barrier, which is fully applied with foreign technology. Ring-Net was constructed using the 2,040 MPa class high-strength steel wire with a 2.8 mm diameter,. Its performance was verified through simulation and a 3-Ring Test (ETAG 027). As a result, the 3-Ring breaking load of 7-19/2.8/300 Ring-Net was analyzed to be 79.8-329.0 kN. The 3-Ring energy dissipating capacity was 2.9-8.7 kJ, which is equivalent to the performance of the Ring-Net made of 1,770 MPa class wires with a 3.0 mm diameter. However, since it can be manufactured with a 13% weight reduction compared to the existing technology, it is believed to be advantageous for lightening the high-level Rockfall & Debris Barrier and improving its construction capability.