The more conventional use of gabions is illustrated here in a number of civil engineering projects.
The Hesco Concertainer gabion is available in a number of different mesh configurations and finishes to suit a range of applications.
In most cases a unit with a larger diameter mesh is chosen for the facing panel to enable the contractor to achieve the best aesthetic finish.
Below: 2000 m3 stepped wall @ Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire up to 5m high.
Spec: 3mm with 4.55mm face panel
Zincalu Ultra coated mesh.
Right: Tesco Megastore at Coventry, Warwickshire.
Flush faced up to 4m high.Spec: 3mm with 4.55mm face panel Zincalu Ultra coated mesh.
Left : Thorpe Arnold, Leicestershire.
Up to 3.5m high this flush faced wall was built using 3.80/4.30mm PVC coated galvanised mesh to comply with Highways Agency requirements of 120yrs lifespan.The sloping top was created by modification of the gabions on site by the contractor.
This curved gabion wall up to 4.5m high, has two courses lined with “Sedum matting”.The gabions are manufactured from a combination of 2.70/3.20mm and 3.80/4.30mm PVC coated weldmesh.
Left : A 2m high gabion wall retaining the north bound carriage way of the A1 nr.
Wittering.Gabions are 3.80/4.30mm PVC coated unit.
Right: Chantier – France,
a low height retaining wall built using 3mm Zincalu Hesco concertainer gabions.
Left: Hesco concertainer retaining wall with a 25mm x 25mm mesh face to enable a 30-40mm aggregate fill to be used.