Description
Gabions
The modern Yuanxi gabions is a rectangular woven wire mesh box. Its strength lies in its double twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire which is reinforced by selvedges of heavier wire running along the edges and by transverse diaphragms.
Gabions are cages, cylinders, or boxes filled with soil or sand that are used in civil engineering, road building, and military application.
The protective coating is typically either:
Δ heavily zinc galvanised wire
Δ as above PLUS heavy duty PVC coating
Δ galmac (galfan) coated with a 95%Zinc + 5% Aluminium Mischmetal Alloy
Δ as above PLUS heavy duty PVC coating
Advantages of Yuanxi Gabions;
Δ Permeability of the front face, ensuring drainage of backfill and no hydrostatic pressures behind the wall
Δ Flexibility, ensures the woven mesh gabions accommodate different setlements unlike rigid systems eg. welded mesh cages
Δ Ease of construction
Δ One of the most economical retaining systems on the market
Δ Incorporation as required of vegetation throughout the structure
Δ Versatility, as the structure can be formed with a vertical, battered or stepped front face as required
Sizes of Gabions:
Standard sizes in mesh 80mm x 100mm nominal, internal wire diameter 2.7mm |
Length m | Width m | Height m |
2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
2 | 1 | 0.5 |
4 | 1 | 0.5 |
2 | 1 | 1 |
4 | 1 | 1 |
2 | 1.5 | 1 |
6 | 2 | 0.5 |
Yuanxi also provide additional tools and services to assist in the design and installation of Yuanxi Gabion structures, including;
Design Support
Free preliminary design assistance or review (including free design software, drawings, etc) to ensure the design of the structure is the most appropriate and cost-effective solution to your problem
Provision of product and installation specification to assist in the tender preparation process
Free training seminars or presentations held at your offices
Free software for design or support, including an Architectural CD designed specifically for landscape architects or other professionals working with the built environment.