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Cable, Mesh, Fencing, and Rock Curtains can be securely anchoredto a rock face to help to hold rocks in place or prevent them fromslipping downslope where they can damage property and put lives indanger. Regardless of which method is used, it must be strongenough to withstand the force of falling rock; therefore, a qualifiedengineer must be consulted.Installed Rock CurtainInstalled Rock Barrier Fence and Rock CurtainBenches are one of several methods of controlling rock slides thatinvolve mechanical manipulation of the slope and rocks. Benchingcreates steps in the rock onto which rocks can fall and remain asillustrated below. Drainage ditches must be installed on the benchesto drain water away from the slope. Before a decision is made toinstall benches, the structure of the rocks in the affected area mustbe investigated. The input of a qualified engineer and/or geologistmust be sought.Benches37