On the mechanical performance of diamond-shaped wire net used for rockfall protection fence

Abstract

In this study, the behavior of diamond-shaped wire net, which is a main component of the blocking surface of a rockfall protection fence, was investigated in terms of wire diameter, material and shape. Three kinds of experiments, in-plane static test, out-ofplane static test and out-of-plane dynamic test, were conducted to evaluate the behavior. From the experimental results, the characteristics of the different materials and shapes were clarified.