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	Hy-Ten Gabion Solutions - suppliers and designers of gabions, gabion mattresses, rock netting and gabion accessories
		Based at Wolverhampton since 1987, Hy-Ten Gabion Solutions supplies its customers throughout the UK, Eire and worldwide with innovative and cost effective...
		We provide solutions for all land reinforcement, soil retention and architectural gabion requirements.
		Bristol Zoo wanted its new Lemur enclosure to have an entrance with a natural feel, so Hy-Ten Gabion Solutions was commissioned to design and supply a free standing gabion wall which incorporated local stone infill.
	www.hy-tengabions.com (148 words)

	EROSION CONTROL \| Gabions for Erosion Control
		gabion was replaced with a mesh-panel tail, which closes the gabion and forms a reinforcement layer in the backfill.
		Although gabions are traditionally manufactured with the double-twist mesh in a horizontal orientation, for this project all gabions were custom-made with the mesh in a vertical orientation along the front face.
		A gabion structure was constructed to bisect the existing wet pond and divert a large portion of the storm flows into the new structure while allowing the normal water levels to be maintained within the wet pond.
	www.forester.net /ecm_0311_gabions.html (3254 words)

	CWFF Dictionary Of Fortification: Dictionary: Revetment, Gabion
		Being shorter and lighter than common gabions, sap gabions were supposed to be easier to handle in the narrow and dangerous confines at the head of a sap and could be filled faster to produce a musket-proof barrier.
		A Stuffed gabion, otherwise known as a sap roller, was a rather large gabion stuffed with pickets used to cover the brigade of sappers advancing the head of a sap.
		While iron gabions were estimated to last at least five times longer than a common brushwood gabion, they also imposed a material burden on the logistical support of an army; where a brushwood gabion could be made from locally collected materials, an iron gabion had to be hauled with an army where ever it moved.
	civilwarfortifications.com /dictionary/xgr-022.html (2195 words)

	Gabions (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gabions, as used in modern engineering practice, are compartmented, rectangular containers made of galvanized or PVC coated steel hexagonal wire mesh, and filled with stone.
		Gabion walls are pervious to water and stabilize slopes by the combined action of draining and retaining, precluding the development of hydrostatic pressure behind the gabion wall.
		Gabions permit growth of vegetation and help maintain the natural environment of the area and have been effectively and economically used in parks, along highways, along stream banks and ponds, rock gardens, terraces, and patios.
	www.rginc.com /geo/Gabions.htm (446 words)

	Terr Aqua Gabions, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gabion aprons are commonly used to protect the toe of a gabion retaining wall structure from scour that could cause undermining in channel works applications.
		Generally the gabion apron is placed directly on the ground utilizing a geotextile filter fabric between the gabion apron soil interface to prevent and leaching of soils from underneath the apron.
		Gabion aprons may be fabricated using Terra Aqua standard PVC gabion units or with Terra Aqua PVC reno mattresses.
	www.terraaqua.com /gabapron.htm (292 words)

	Spotlight: Gabions
		And a well-made gabion can withstand years of punishment: one used in Italy for protection of river banks, more than 100 years ago, was recently examined and found to be still in perfect condition.
		The gabion shape has evolved and is reinforced along the edges of the wire mesh with larger diameter wires.
		In particular, gabions are often associated with earth cuts or fills - therefore, the static stability and the intrinsic resistance of the whole structure and each of its components, individually, must be ensured.
	www.fao.org /ag/magazine/9812sp2.htm (1042 words)

	Terr Aqua Gabions, Inc. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Welded wire panel gabions have a rigid square grid mesh pattern and are not flexible, often breaking (450 lbs/ft weld shear strength) welds and shearing the welded wire mesh when structural settlement occurs, resulting in loss of stone fill material and ultimate structural failure (as shown in picture B).
		When standard gabion units are placed in a linear row and connected to one another there are two mesh panels being connected together an end panel from each gabion unit resulting in a double layer of steel mesh between each linear or horizontal gabion to gabion connection.
		Gabion structures that are built from welded wire rolled stock material typically reduce one panel from each vertical and horizontal connection contained within the structure in some cases this may reduce the amount of steel mesh reinforcement within the structure by 1/3 to 1/2.
	www.terraaqua.com /wovenvswelded.htm (2288 words)

	Welded Wire Mesh, Gabion baskets, PVC coated gabions, how to build a retaining wall, RETAINING WALL, gabion wire ...
		Gabions are used in many situations including the stabilization of earth movement and erosion, river control, reservoirs, canal refurbishment, landscaping and retaining walls.
		Gabion boxes and Mattresses are made from 76.2mm x 76.2mm nominal (3" x 3") Welded Mesh, divided by diaphragms at 1 metre centres where necessary with wire diameters 3mm, 4mm or 5mm.
		Matresses are usefull we trying to avoid erosin in streams the matress goes into the river and underneth a gabion wall to stop the river undercutting the wall at the edge where the water speed is fastest.
	www.weld-mesh.com /gabions.htm (640 words)

	Wire mesh mat, in particular, for Gabion baskets - Patent 6857817
		Wire mesh mats of Gabion devices are known where the ends of the longitudinal wires and the transverse wires are bent to form an eye.
		According to the invention, this object is solved for a wire mesh mat of the aforementioned kind in that the eye adjoins a compensation section for expansions and/or compressions occurring in a longitudinal direction of the wire.
		As will be explained with the aid of the Gabion device 1, the lateral wire mesh mats 7 have the shape of a trapezoid while the wire mesh mats 8, 9 at the end faces and wire mesh mats 10 and 11 at the bottom side and cover side have a rectangular or square contour.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /6857817.html (6686 words)

	Wellcome to SEIL's Homepage
		Apart from existing concrete retaining wall or block retaining Wall, GABION retaining wall Dolmangtae as pro-environmental nature is characteristic of good appearance and it forms harder and stronger retaining wall since micro organisms can grow by dint of inhaling of the soil and bushes and grasses can grow together to the protection of the nature.
		GABION retaining wall Dolmangtae prevents the mountain collapse or road loss since it blocks the soil loss and discharges the moisture quickly.
		And GABION retaining wall Dolmangtae is very simple in constructing and the construction period can be reduced for construction ability in spring, summer, autumn and winter regardless of season and the cost can be saved to the maximum for the easiness into next construction process.
	www.seilgabion.com /eng/product/gabion.html (319 words)

	Chapter 7 - Design of Roadside Channels with Flexible Linings HEC No. 15 - Hydraulics Engineering - FHWA
		Gabions (rock filled wire containers) represent an approach for using smaller rock size than would be required by riprap.
		Gabion baskets are individual rectangular wire mesh containers filled with rock and frequently applied for grade control structures and retaining walls.
		Roughness characteristics of gabion mattresses are governed by the size of the rock in the baskets and the wire mesh enclosing the rock.
	www.fhwa.dot.gov /engineering/hydraulics/pubs/05114/hec1507.cfm (1637 words)

	Wire gabions and mattresses
		One of the key factors in the long term performance of gabions is the quality of the wire used for the mesh, selvedge wire and lacing wire.
		Gabion mattresses are used to stabilize the slopes protecting the shoulders of highways that are prone to erosion.
		The main function of the gabion structures is to control and guide the course of water through channels and prevent the erosion of banks.
	www.permathene.com /htm/gabion_wire.shtml (636 words)

	Gabion - LoveToKnow 1911
		The gabion is filled with earth when in position.
		The ordinary brushwood gabion in the British service has a diameter of 2 ft. and a height of 2 ft. 91n.
		There are several forms of gabion in use, the best known being the Willesden paper band gabion and the Jones iron or steel band gabion.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Gabion (86 words)

	GEOTAS - Gabion Baskets and Rock Mattresses
		Gabion and rock mattresses are baskets made of steel wire mesh, laced together and filled with stones to form monolithic structures that can provide a cost effective and sometimes unique solution to many problems in river works, soil stabilisation, flood and scour protection and coastal defence.
		From a 4000 year old idea, modern gabions were first produced in the late 1800's and are now installed in numerous locations in Tasmania and throughout the world.
		Gabions permit the growth of vegetation and maintain the existing environment, they provide attractive and natural building blocks for decorative landscaping.
	www.geotas.com /gabion.html (208 words)

	Gabion Basket Drop Structures Along Waterways
		Gabion baskets are an effective and relatively inexpensive type of drop or check dam structure.
		A rock of 125 mm or larger beyond the exit apron gabions may be necessary to prevent undermining as the water exits from the drop.
		Gabions are generally available in standard imperial sizes for drops of 1, 1.5, 2, and 3 ft. Widths are available for 6, 9, and 12 ft, with a depth of 3 ft being standard.
	www.omafra.gov.on.ca /english/engineer/facts/99-049.htm (1000 words)

	Modular Gabion Systems \| Industrial Fabrics, Inc.
		Gabions are wire fabric containers, uniformly partitioned, of variable size, interconnected with other similar containers and filled with stone at the site of use, to form flexible, permeable, monolithic structures such as retaining walls, sea walls, channel linings, revetments and weirs for earth retention.
		Gabion structures yield to earth movement but maintain full efficiency and remain structurally sound.
		Gabions and mattresses may be purchased as assembled baskets, as unassembled panels, or in rollstock form.
	www.ind-fab.com /gabions.php (298 words)

	The Slate Creek Trail Gabions: Planning and installing rock filled gabions for stream crossings, Greenway planning, ...
		Not more than one or two gabions should be filled at a time because if a partly finished gabion had to be left at the end of the day, it would create a potentially dangerous obstruction in the trail, and a liability to the trail owner.
		When filling the gabion with rock, place large rock parallel to the inside edges of the gabion cage to enhance the gabion stability and to keep sharp rock edges from poking out the sides of the gabion.
		When the gabion is half full, wire should be attached to the outside wire mesh, pulled over the rock fill, and twisted until tight to keep the gabion from squashing or bulging out the sides.
	www.americantrails.org /resources/trailbuilding/BuildGabion.html (826 words)

	Gabion manufacturers
		gabion is consited of the winding steel line net.
		Gabions are rectangular cages made of hexagonal double-twist wire
		Welded wiremesh for gabion is made by GI weldedmesh.
	www.alibaba.com /showroom/Gabion.html (627 words)

	Gabion - LoveToKnow 1911 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The gabion is filled with earth when in position.
		The ordinary brushwood gabion in the British service has a diameter of 2 ft. and a height of 2 ft. 91n.
		There are several forms of gabion in use, the best known being the Willesden paper band gabion and the Jones iron or steel band gabion.
	11.1911encyclopedia.org /G/GA/GABION.htm (86 words)

	Features Vol 50 no 5 - Stream Stabilization with Vegetated Gabion Weirs
		From the concept of vegetated gabions, to allow the vegetation to grow within the gabion weir, the width of the facing units of the structure shall not be more than 3 feet.
		In a standard design gabion weir, the base of the weirs is generally as large as the height of the weir.
		Gabions were selected on the project because of their capacity to integrate vegetation while providing engineered structure.
	www.landandwater.com /features/vol50no5/vol50no5_1.html (1951 words)

	City of Boise - Parks & Recreation Department - Bank Stabilization
		Gabion baskets were chosen because of their durability and natural look.
		Gabion baskets are scheduled as a winter project while the ponds or lagoons are low in water allowing staff to complete the task without addition erosion taking place.
		Gabion or wire mesh baskets are then placed along the river bank, ensuring the front of all the baskets
	www.cityofboise.org /parks/caring/index.aspx?id=gabion_baskets&MID=067Y&pf=YES (292 words)

	EROSION CONTROL \| The Many Uses of Gabion Baskets
		Gabions, because of their versatility, strength, and affordable cost, have long been a popular choice.
		Gabions, though, may not always prove to be the first choice of contractors.
		Ark crews were able to dig, install the gabions, fill in the exposed area with dirt, and then move on to the next section of the project.
	www.erosioncontrol.com /ecm_0605_many.html (2983 words)

	gabion offers from China gabion wholesale,gabion manufacturers,gabion distributors
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		Gabions sizes: 2m x 1m x 1m, 3m x 1m x 1m, 4m x 1m x 1m, 2m x 1m x 0.5m, 4m...
		Gabions sizes: 2m x 1m x 1m, 3m x 1 m x 1m, 4m x 1m x 1m, 2m x 1m x 0.5m, 4...
	www.ecvv.com /tradeleads/P1T0V1IY0CZ0K/Gabion.html (461 words)

	USE OF GABIONS IN SMALL HYDRAULIC WORKS - METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROL - GABIONS WORKS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Meshed diaphragms are meant to divide the gabion in different compartments, so as to avoid stones shifting and to contribute maintaining the original gabion shape.
		The assembled gabion basket is then put in place and joined, by lacing, with the next one.
		When a layer of gabions is superposed to another layer, the two layers should be strongly laced to one another before starting to fill the overhanging one (see figure 4.23).
	www.tricardi.it /idro/gabions/ch4/p_4_3.html (2472 words)

	Gabion History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Since then gabion baskets have evolved from woven reed baskets, which were often used for military applications, to engineered containers made from a variety of wire mesh.
		The first major steel wire gabion structure was built using the sausage (sack) type gabion in 1893, to repair erosion damage on the river Reno at Casalecchio di Reno in Northern Italy.
		Gabions were common sights among numerous trenches during 19th century wars.
	www.lrs.co.za /history.htm (206 words)

	water, sanitation & environmental health: lessons learned: zambia case study (english)
		Gabions and spring capping have had the greatest impact.
		To the right of the gabion the silt has been trapped, and prevented from entering the spring -- which is to the left of the picture.
		The stone line was built after the gabion, when it became clear to the community exactly how much soil was being washed outof the paprika field.
	www.care.org /careswork/whatwedo/health/casestudies/zambia/eng.asp (1776 words)

	Maccaferri Gabions
		The Strength and flexibility of the steel wire hexagonal mesh from which gabions and mattreses are made is utilized to withstand and absorb the forces generated by retained earth or flowing water.
		A Maccaferri gabion or Reno mattress is a heavy monlithic gravity unit able to withstand earth thrust.
		Gabion installations are more economical than rigid or semi-rigid structures for a number of reasons.
	www.kiajamaica.com /principals/macaferriGabions.html (317 words)

	CWFF Website: Dictionary of Fortification: Gabion (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gabion was a rough cylindrical wicker basket open at both ends employed as revetment material to retain the soil of earthwork slopes.
		Gabion revetments were usually constructed by placing a number of gabions side by side, filling them with soil, and crowning them with a layer of long fascines.
		Gabions were usually fabricated by trained engineer troops at engineer depots near the place where they would be used.
	civilwarfortifications.com /dictionary/xgg-001.html (105 words)

	Maccaferri Gabion Mats
		Gabion Mats are used for permanent erosion control in channels, streambanks, spillways and stable slopes from surficial erosion.
		Gabion mat strength lies in their double twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire which is reinforced by selvedges of heavier wire running along the edges.
		The base section is divided into compartments to restrict the movement of stone and strengthen the structure.
	www.maccaferri-usa.com /gabion_mat.aspx (231 words)

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