Analysis of Risk Induced by Rockfall on Roads. Proposal of Management Procedure

Risk induced by rockfall on a road is a relevant topic for designer. In this paper, we discuss a risk analysis management procedure for roads subject to rockfall phenomena using a new method specifically developed, named RO.MA. In this method rockfall risk is calculated using an event tree approach. Two different examples of application are proposed and discussed.

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