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Gabion Baskets - steel mesh cages filled with stone for retaining walls
Gabion baskets are a gravity retaining wall system made from steel mesh cages filled with large angular stone, used to retain earth and support embankments. Key features include a rigid welded mesh front for a uniform finish, design life up to 120 years, and suitability for aquatic environments: gravity retaining wall system using steel mesh cages
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Gabion Baskets - steel mesh cages filled with stone for retaining walls
Gabion baskets are a gravity retaining wall system made from steel mesh cages filled with large angular stone, used to retain earth and support embankments. Key features include a rigid welded mesh front for a uniform finish, design life up to 120 years, and suitability for aquatic environments.
Gravity retaining wall system using steel mesh cages and stone infill
Welded mesh construction creates a more uniform, rigid front face
Design life ranges from 50 to 120 years with corrosion protection
Handles immersion in water, suitable for aquatic settings
Cost effectiveness depends on local availability of gabion stone
Front face can be hand placed for architectural appearance
Applications
Retaining earth when cutting into embankments
Supporting highway and rail embankments
Use in aquatic or water-immersed environments
Architectural landscape features
Materials
Made from welded or woven steel mesh and filled with large angular stone (Class 6G, 150mm–100mm)
Performance
Design life up to 120 years with appropriate corrosion protection and PVC coating
Installation
Gabion baskets are formed, placed in position, and filled with stone; front face can be hand placed for appearance
