Gabion baskets are manufactured in regular parallelepipeds with different dimensions, comprised of a double-twisted mesh and filled on-site with rocks of appropriate hardness and weight. Types of Gabions include: Woven, Sack, Electrowelded, and Mesh.
Applications
- Mainly used in emergency situations where on-site installation is not possible. It is assembled off-site and put into place with machinery.
- Heavy galvanization guards against corrosion and abrasion.
- Strong yet flexible
- Water-control, so water does not settle in banks.
- Retaining walls, bridge abutments, gardening and watercourse diversions.