A gabion retaining wall consists of stone-filled gabions neatly stacked on top of each other.
These are rectangular baskets welded together with thick galvanised steel wires. They are filled with cobbles or crushed rock, creating a sturdy and powerful barrier.
As a supplier of building materials in Singapore, Progress ABMS is able to customise gabion walls according to your project’s requirements.
Advantages of Gabion Wall
- Scalable and durable
Gabion walls can be applied to both massive structures and small-scaled projects.
Made of durable wire mesh, they become stronger over time as vegetation is collected in the filling of the baskets.
- Improves site productivity
Gabion walls can be constructed quickly and require low maintenance as compared to brick or concrete walls. They are also easy to handle and transport.
- Permeable and reduces water erosion
They reduce the need for drainage pipes to be installed.
Gabion walls are also effective for river banks as they reduce soil erosion and lower the velocity of water passing through it.
- Environmentally friendly
They have a significantly lower carbon footprint than a concrete wall of the same height. Vegetation and recyclable materials can also be placed or established inside.
Common Applications of Gabion Wall
Gabion walls can be used in the following applications:
- Retaining wall structures
- Construction of walls or fences
- Aesthetic purposes
- River and canal training
- Road protection
- Soil protection
- Bridge protection
- Architectural cladding for walls and buildings
Product Specifications
Test for the gabions
Different tests to be carried on the gabion material are tabulated along with references and standards in the table below:
| Mesh opening “D” mm | ||
| Nominal Dimension | ||
| Unit dimensions | ||
| Mesh Wire Diameter (mm) | ||
| Tolerance (±) mm | ||
| Zinc Coating Min (gsm) | ||
| Selvedge/Edge Wire Diameter (mm) | ||
| Tolerance (±) mm | ||
| Zinc Coating (Selvedge/Edge Wire) Min (gsm) | ||
| Lacing Wire Diameter (mm) | ||
| Tolerance (±) mm | ||
| Zinc Coating (Lacing Wire) Min (gsm) | ||
| Fasteners (mm) | ||
| Stiffeners (mm) | ||
| Zinc Coating on Fastener/ Stiffener (gsm) | ||
| PVC Coating | ||
| Colour | ||
| Thickness Nominal (mm) | ||
| Thickness Minimum (mm) | ||
| Specific Gravity | ||
| Tensile Strength | ||
| Modulus of Elasticity | ||
| Hardness | ||
| Abrasion Resistance | ||
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