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HAZARD CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT
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High Angle Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce a partnership
that makes us the North American Representative of Europe's leading
Natural Risk Protection Provider of Services and Products ~
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A 500 ton rock buttress overlooking route S.R. 24 near
Hanksville, Utah, just prior to removal by High Angle Technologies
Experience, skill, proper engineering and planning all add up to a
successful operation. |
High Angle Technologies is recognized world
wide as a leader in the field of Natural Hazard Assessment and
Control. Combining years of experience with modern technologies
they have been able to provide a wide range of services including such
projects as, rock hazard removal, rock fall barriers, site
stabilization, avalanche barriers, site monitors, site scaling and many
more. Their unique approach to projects was built on the philosophy
that; "Methods, ways, means, and techniques change,
principles never do." |
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High Angle
Technologies, Inc. is able to offer a complete package of services
allowing a client to sit back and have the project completed for them or
be as involved as they chose to be.
We like to
team up with your professionals, and put all of our ideas to work. You
know your job and area of responsibility better than anyone. We know
safety, hazard control, and the natural environment. Together we can
create a plan that will assist you in dealing with the challenges in
your area.
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Crater
formed by rock buttress after being separated from bluff. The road
was cleared in about 30 minutes and traffic was on its way.
An
uncontrolled hazard could have blocked traffic or in the worst case
crushed a family van. |
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NEW SOFTWARE
BEING DEVELOPED BY
HIGH ANGLE
TECHNOLOGIES
RISK EXPOSURE EVALUATION
AND
RESOURCE PLANNING ©
A unique
software designed especially for Hazard Control and Management. This
software allows the user to evaluate potential hazards arriving at a
risk exposure value. The user can then utilize the software's' cost
based analysis and allocate budgeted resources to best reduce overall
risk exposure. This program allows structuring of multi-year projects
and on going evaluations.
This
software will be a must for government agencies dealing with
transportation, recreation, and any other high risk area. Commercial
areas such as ski resorts and camping areas will find the software to be
an effective tool in their hazard management program.
This
program is also a great tool when explaining your hazard management
program to the public or the media.
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Applying New Technologies to Old Problems
When using
explosives the creation of ground vibrations from the resulting S-waves
and R-waves have traditionally caused problems in many areas due to the
geology of the rock strata causing more hazards then the one trying to
be removed.
High Angle
Technologies has been one of the leaders in developing a new
non-invasive system for the removal of rock hazards. Using computer
charted sequencing High Angle Technologies is able to use hydraulics and
pneumatics where once only blasting was available.
Using
sequencing crews are able to effect the outcome of events and predict
their results. As an example a rock buttress might be detached,
dropped, rotated, and rolled for a required outcome.
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SUBJECTIVE HAZARD ASSESSMENT
OBJECTIVE HAZARD CONTROL
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Concepts Regarding Hazard Control
In order to deal with hazards effectively, one must be
able to recognize and understand them, and then be able to eliminate,
control, or avoid them. There are many techniques for this, but these
will be ineffective or useless if the principles are not addressed
properly. Then how does one insure that the principles are addressed
properly? Well, first you must understand the principles involved, and
then match the techniques to the proper principle. "Methods, ways,
means, and techniques change, principles never do." Here at H.A.T.
we start by listing the different principles that will |
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Remains of the Bridal Veil Falls Tram
building (bottom center). This area has a very long history of
avalanche activity, yet no control measures were taken. |
The avalanche path and starting zone (in
background) were rather obvious to the skilled observer, but the
building (pieces in foreground) was still built here. Fortunately there
were no injuries. Just west of this chute is the site where three
snow boarder were killed. Two are currently still there because
they were so deeply buried. Unfortunately, these snow boarders
either didn't know better, or did what many of us do, before we
get hurt, think it won't happen to us! |
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Depending on location and budget, there
are a number of possible solutions to minimize the dangers. This
is a picture we took in Switzerland. This farmer understood
avalanches, and build small stabilizing fences to prevent the snow from
sliding on the smooth grassy slope above the barn. |
If avoidance is not reasonable then there
are a number of ways to control avalanches. A report/study prepared by
H.A.T. can help determine what methods will be most cost effective. |
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These large boulders were safely brought
down. A specially located landing pad helped to prevent damage to the
highway, and prevented the smaller rocks and boulders from damaging the
guard rail on the other side of the road. |
Natural rock fall used to be considered
an "Act of God" but today, it is understood that many natural hazards
can be controlled or eliminated. This rock came loose after about 15
years, Maintenance and inspections are part of a well developed plan. |
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Be involved. Then we fined which technique will fit this
situation. and we adapted to the
various principles. Care must be used here because even though
situations may appear to be the same, little differences can make a big
difference. One example (real-life) could be an interstate rock
fall/earth movement problem. In Kentucky, the toe of a slope was
pulverized with explosives, which created a solid toe mass, which
ultimately prevented the movement of the slope above. Well, something
was different when applied in another state, and the explosives actually
weakened the toe, and the mountain side came tumbling down, closing off
the east bound lanes entirely for many months. In conclusion: Each method or technique must
be matched to the many principles associated with the hazard.
There are many techniques, but they don't always work in every
situation, whereas a principle is always the same, regardless of
location, year, or person using it. |
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Rock netting that is cable reinforced,
and face bolted, can almost totally control all rock fall for many
years. Here in Provo Canyon H.A.T. reinforced a failing system with tie
backs and provided lifts to direct the rock run out and prevent buildup. |
Simple Projected concrete, and reinforced
projected concrete work well in dry climates, where ground water and
frost wedging in NOT a concern. Otherwise an elaborate
substructure is require. |
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Recent High Angle Work techniques make it possible, and cost effective,
to control or eliminate hazards.
High Angle Technologies not only designs and
builds new systems but reinforces and adds to existing systems.
Call us to review your needs and give us a
chance to solve your problems 801-221-0398 or for ordering,
scheduling consultation, or hazard control call toll free 866-900-5200 |
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