Gabion
Gabion baskets, widely used in our country and worldwide, are double-twisted hexagonal steel wire mesh cages designed to be filled with rock and stone.
Gabion baskets come in a wide variety of widths, lengths, and wire thicknesses. Gabion baskets, typically longer than 2 meters, are reinforced by dividing them into 1-meter cells with wire mesh panels called diaphragms.
Flexibility: Double-twisted hexagonal wire mesh can withstand significant forces. It also adapts to minor displacements without breaking or cracking.
Auto-Drainage: When filled with stone and rock, gabions develop a porous structure. This porous structure does not retain water, allowing for self-drainage and preventing the buildup of water pressure.
Economy: Compared to traditional gabion structures, gabion structures are very economical. Furthermore, gabion structures require minimal maintenance (lifetime).
Strength: Gabion structures can absorb vast amounts of energy and perform flawlessly for decades, even under immense natural stresses.
Areas of Use
Gabion baskets are primarily used in coastal protection and river rehabilitation, erosion control structures, and highway and railway structures.
