Geotechnical monitoring as key safety management element at the Dürnstein/Wachau rockslide / Geotechnische Messungen als zentraler Bestandteil des Sicherheitsmanagementplans beim Felssturz Dürnstein/Wachau

A rockslide near Dürnstein/Wachau, Austria, necessitated extensive remedial measures to restore rail infrastructure and ensure long-term safety. The study introduces a geotechnical risk management system based on the observational method (EC 7) as a key safety management element during construction of additional protection measures. Geotechnical monitoring played a central role in mitigating risks associated with cliff face instability. The paper highlights specific challenges, practical solutions, and experiences related to applying this method for monitoring rock faces, offering insights into effective risk management strategies for similar geotechnical hazards.

Müllegger, M., Lenz, G., & Laimer, H. J. (2011). Geotechnical monitoring as key safety management element at the Dürnstein/Wachau rockslide / Geotechnische Messungen als zentraler Bestandteil des Sicherheitsmanagementplans beim Felssturz Dürnstein/Wachau. Geomechanics and Tunnelling, 4(5), 414–422. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/geot.201100023