GABIONS .(74).


GABIONS

Gabions - are popular outdoor structures used in landscaping, construction, and garden design. They each have different types and dimensions based on their intended use and materials. Here’s an overview of both:





                                                         Image 1: Gabion made of wire



Gabions are wire mesh cages filled with rocks, stones, or other materials, often used for retaining walls, landscaping, erosion control, or aesthetic purposes.

Types of Gabions:

  1. Rectangular Gabions (Standard Rectangular):

    • Most common, used for walls and embankments.
    • Typically made of galvanised steel or PVC-coated wire.




                                   Image 2: Gabion used as an embankment.





                                         Image 2b: Gabion used as a retaining wall



  1. Gabion Mattress:

    • A flatter version, often used for erosion control in rivers and streams.
    • Used to prevent soil erosion or control water flow.

  2. Sack Gabions:

    • These are smaller, bag-like structures filled with rocks.
    • Used for smaller landscaping projects, coastal protection, or water flow regulation.

  3. Reno Mattresses:

    • Similar to gabion mattresses but have a larger mesh and are filled with smaller rocks for additional flexibility and drainage.

  4. Baskets:

    • These are the same as rectangular gabions but are often used for more decorative purposes in garden landscaping, creating walls or features.


Dimensions of Gabions:




     Image 3: 1 metre  high Gabion Dimensions






                                       Image 4: 2 metre high Gabion Dimensions






                                           Image 5: 3 metre high Gabion Dimensions



Gabions come in various sizes depending on the intended purpose, but here are some general dimensions:

  • Standard Rectangular Gabions:

    • Length: 1 meter to 6 meters (3.3 ft to 19.7 ft)
    • Height: 0.5 meter to 2 meters (1.6 ft to 6.6 ft)
    • Width: 0.5 meter to 1 meter (1.6 ft to 3.3 ft)

  • Gabion Mattresses:

    • Length: 2 meters to 4 meters (6.6 ft to 13.1 ft)
    • Width: 1 meter to 2 meters (3.3 ft to 6.6 ft)
    • Height: 0.15 meter to 0.3 meter (0.5 ft to 1 ft)

  • Reno Mattresses:

    • Length: 2 meters to 4 meters (6.6 ft to 13.1 ft)
    • Width: 1 meter to 2 meters (3.3 ft to 6.6 ft)
    • Height: 0.15 meter to 0.3 meter (0.5 ft to 1 ft)

  • Sack Gabions:

    • Typically 0.5 meter to 1 meter (1.6 ft to 3.3 ft) in diameter

Gabions can also be custom-made to fit specific needs, so these dimensions are not fixed and can be adapted.


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