Rock-Netting Revetments

Rock-Netting revetments are constructed to stabilise surface slips on embankments or as a method to prevent rock falls on escarpments, they do not normally provide stability to the slope against deep slip failures or for normal retaining stability.

Where retaining structures reguire a steepened berm, a steepened revetment can be provided. However, the active soil thrusts must be computed for the overall height in determining the rock-netting wall selection.

Soil must be adequately compacted behind each course as a part of each rock-netting bears onto the soil backfill, if this is not carried out settlement of the structure will occur.