Gabions are wire mesh baskets filled with rocks or stones, which are assembled on-site to form flexible, permeable structures.

The installation process involves positioning and securing the gabion units, filling them with locally sourced stones, and then interconnecting them for stability.

The purpose of gabion installation is to help improving slope stability, preventing land slide, and giving erosion protection in slope in an eco-friendly manner, blending naturally into the surrounding environment.

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Gabion Installation Brochure (English)

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Applications and Benefits

Applications:

Slope Protection: Prevents soil erosion and stabilises cut or fill soil on slopes in infrastructure projects.
Riverbank & Shoreline Protection: Used as revetments or retaining structures to protect banks against scouring and water current.
Retaining Walls: Constructed as gravity walls to support soil and prevent slope failure or landslides.
Channel & Drainage Works: Installed along drainage channels, culverts, or waterways to reduce water velocity and prevent erosion.
Bridge Abutment Protection: Safeguards bridge foundations and approaches from water-induced erosion.
Road & Railway Infrastructure: Protects road embankments and railway cuttings near rivers, slopes, or unstable soils.
Landscaping & Aesthetics: Used in architectural designs for fences, benches, or landscape retaining features.

Benefits:

Durable & Flexible: Withstands ground movement without losing structural integrity while also resists to settlement and deformation.
Cost-Effective: Can be installed with locally source stone material and requires minimal maintenance once installed.
Permeability: Allows natural drainage, prevents water buildup that can cause hydrostatic pressure that destabilises slopes.
Environmentally Friendly: Blends naturally into the environment while also encourages vegetation growth within and around the gabion structure.
Scour & Erosion Resistance: Protects against water flow, wave action, and soil erosion in riverine or coastal areas.
Ease of Construction: Can be installed quickly without heavy equipment and adaptable to different project sizes and shapes

Work Method:

Gabion Installation: Install geotextile and geogrid and position gabion cages in the desired configuration.
Stone Filling: Fill the cages with stones evenly to ensure stability.
Layer by layer installation: Position subsequent gabion unit on top of the base layer repeatedly, and add weep holes for water drainage if needed.