Together with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment (IMHE), Geobrugg is the first company to test debris flow barriers in the world's largest debris flow test facility in Dongchuan, China.

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In the latest test at this unique facility, 200 cubic meters of debris mixed with water were released into a 190-meter-long test flume and dropped onto several successive protective systems. Three of Geobrugg's debris flow barriers were exposed to extreme loads. The result: all systems withstood the tremendous forces and passed the test effortlessly. The test provided a rare opportunity to validate the Geobrugg protection systems under realistic conditions but also allowed valuable insights for the further development of our debris flow barriers.