Slope scaling is an essential process of slope conditioning, or by itself, a solution for the rockfall prevention.
This technique is applied in situations where there is a risk of detachments and scaling is necessary to provoke controlled detachments of the most unstable blocks.
There are various techniques for scaling, such as manual scaling by specialized professionals with levers, hydraulic jacks or demolition hammers and scaling with airbags or pneumatic cushions.
Each technique is selected and adapted according to the specific characteristics of the soil and the project requirements.