Welded Wire Gabions are made from rigid, lightweight, galvanized steel mesh that allows for machine filling, holds the alignment of the face. Welded mesh gabions are faster to erect and do not need tensioning. This allows them to keep their shape, to be free from bulges and depressions and fit easily against the wall.
Gabion are used in many situations including the stabilization of earth movement and erosion, river control, reservoirs, canal refurbishment, landscaping and retaining walls.
Nominal sizes of standard Weldmesh Gabion Box
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Nominal sizes of standard Weldmesh Gabion Box
| Gabion Box | ||
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Specification(m) |
partitions | Capacity ( m 3) |
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0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 |
0 | 0.125 |
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1 x 0.5 x 0.5 |
0 | 0.25 |
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1 x 1 x 0.5 |
0 | 0.5 |
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1 x 1 x 1 |
0 | 1 |
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1.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 |
0 | 0.325 |
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1.5 x 1 x 0.5 |
0 | 0.75 |
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1.5 x 1 x 1 |
0 | 1.5 |
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2 x 0.5 x 0.5 |
1 | 0.5 |
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2 x 1 x 0.5 |
1 | 1 |
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2 x 1 x 1 |
1 | 2 |
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Sets of gabion steps 1m to 2m wide |
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This table refers to the industry standard unit sizes; non-standard unit sizes are available in dimensions of multiples of the mesh opening.
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Mattresses are useful when trying to avoid erosion in streams the mattress goes into the river and underneath a gabion wall to stop the river undercutting the wall at the edge where the water speed is fastest.
Nominal sizes of standard Weldmesh Mattresses
| Mattresses | ||
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Specification(m) |
partitions | Capacity (m 3) |
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3 x 2 x 0.300 |
2 | 1.80 |
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3 x 2 x 0.225 |
2 | 1.35 |
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3 x 2 x 0.150 |
2 | 0.90 |
| 3 x 2 x0.3 | 3 | 1.80 |
