The Technical Avalanche Protection Handbook

The "Technical Avalanche Protection Handbook" by Florian Rudolf-Miklau and Siegfried Sauermoser is an essential resource for professionals and DIY enthusiasts involved in mountainous regions. This comprehensive manual, available in English with ISBN 3433030340, provides valuable insights into the mitigation of large, high-energy snow avalanches. With a publication year of 2014 and spanning 430 pages, this handbook covers a wide range of topics related to avalanche defense construction and safety measures.

With a focus on the European Alps and other mountainous areas, the handbook addresses the significant impact of avalanche catastrophes on both human lives and infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of technical avalanche protection in ensuring the safety of settlement areas and the prevention of severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, it highlights the emerging risk potentials associated with urban development, transportation infrastructure, and tourism in mountain regions.

Whether you are a professional involved in avalanche defense construction or a DIY enthusiast seeking to understand and address avalanche risks, this handbook offers valuable guidance and knowledge to enhance safety measures in mountainous regions.