Gabion Wall
Gabion walls are executed mainly in the purpose of soil stabilization behind the wall, but it can also be executed as a cover wall. The wall is made from gabion baskets that are stacked in one or more rows, depending on the height of the wall. Baskets have a cage shape and are closed on all sides. They are made from a galvanized hexagonal meshes and brocken rock that are placed in the baskets. Retaining structures are formed by stacking gabion baskets in a proper schedule and present an alternative solution for concrete structures in the area of soil stabilization.
Gabion walls have an application mostly in road engineering, e.g. construction of roads, embankments, retaining walls, slope protection, water barriers, etc., and can have different functions:
- creation of a barrier that prevents soil erosion in coast and embankment stabilization.
- prevention of sliding and washouts.
- water speed reduction in the prevention of soil erosion in waterways.
- noise protection.
- aesthetic fence structures for gardens.
Benefits of gabion walls:
- Aesthetic – gabion walls look natural and using natural materials fits into the environment.
- Compatibility with the environment – using the material made by excavations the costs of acquisition and transport are significantly reduced.
- Is used as a cooling system in hot climate conditions and provides passive cooling by air movement.
- Water permeability – gabion walls are permeable and are not damaged by passing water.
- The efficiency of gabion walls can increase in the time since the vegetation fills voids and strengthens the wall structure.
- Soil movements don’t negatively influence gabion walls, which is an advantage in regard to stiffer structures (reinforced concrete walls).
- Longevity – stone blocks are materials that are frequently used because of their longevity, durability, and stability. Usually, the stone is selected because of aesthetic attributes or the possibility of excavation-produced material usage.
- Common gabion basket dimensions are 2,0 x 1,0 x 1,0 m. Galvanized mesh has a hexagonal shape with the hole size X x Y = 80 x 100 cm.
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