A flexible debris-resisting barrier is a structure used to mitigate debris flows or to contain flow-entrained woods.
[1][2][3][4][5] These structures mainly consist of interconnected metallic components (cables, posts, shackles...).
In torrents, flexible debris-resisting barrier constitute a sound alternative to check dams for containing debris flows.
In their simplest form, flexible debris-resisting barriers only consist of an interception structure.
When installed in larger channels, the barrier also includes a support structure.