Gabion Box

Gabion Box
Gabion box are wire containers made of hexagonal wire netting. Wire diameter varies with the hexagonal nettings. For hexagonal wire netting with no pvc coating, the wire diameter ranges from 2.0mm to 4.0mm. For those PVC coated hexagonal wire netting, the outside diameter ranges from 3.0mm to 4.0mm. The wire of the outside frame edge is one wire gauge thicker than the wire used for hexagonal wire netting.
Features
1. Higher resistance to natural forces due to better tensile strength
2. Easy of repair to any damaged cages with minimal expense
3. Cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to concrete system
4. Simple and speedy installation , using natural or quarried stones obtained locally
5. Ability to deform without cracking allowing the structure to withstand any unpredictable movement or settlement without loss or stability
6. The use of gabions as retaining structures provide a low cost alternative to concrete or masonry retaining walls
Gabion boxes applications:
Control and guide of water or flood
Flood bank or guiding bank
Preventing of rock breaking
Water and soil protection
Bridge protection
Strengthening structure of soil
Protection engineering of seaside area