Woven Mesh Gabion Baskets – Riverbank & Slope Erosion Control
Woven Mesh Gabion Baskets – Riverbank & Slope Erosion Control
Woven Mesh Gabion Baskets are engineered double-twisted hexagonal wire mesh containers filled with natural stone at the project site. Designed specifically for river training, hydraulic structures, and slope stabilization, this flexible monolithic system delivers robust erosion protection while supporting natural vegetation growth and hydraulic dissipation.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Options |
| Mesh Type | Double-twisted hexagonal woven mesh (8×10 cm / 6×8 cm / 10×12 cm) |
| Wire Diameter | Mesh wire: 2.0 mm – 3.0 mm; Selvedge wire: 3.0 mm – 4.0 mm; Lacing wire: 2.2 mm |
| Coating Options | Heavy Galvanized (Zinc), Galfan / Zinc-5% Al-MM Alloy, Heavy Galv / Galfan + PVC/PE Coated |
| Tensile Strength | 350 – 550 N/mm² (Conforms to standard structural wire ratings) |
| Standard Dimensions | 2×1×1 m, 3×1×1 m, 4×1×1 m, 2×1×0.5 m, 1.5×1×1 m (Customized sizes available) |
| Diaphragms | Partitioned into 1m cells with internal wire diaphragms to prevent rock shifting |
| Compliance Standards | ASTM A975, EN 10223-3, ISO 9001 |
Core Engineering Advantages
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Structural Flexibility: The double-twisted woven design accommodates uneven ground settlement without cracking or structural rupture, preserving continuous contact with the underlying subgrade.
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High Hydraulic Permeability: Eliminates hydrostatic pressure buildup behind the structure. Water flows freely through the rock fill while retaining soil particles and preventing piping failure.
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Long-Term Corrosion Resistance: High-grade zinc or Galfan coatings—supplemented by an extruded polymer (PVC/PA) jacket for marine and aggressive soil environments—ensure decades of service life.
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Ecological Integration: Over time, sediment naturally settles into the voids, promoting root development and blending the retaining structure seamlessly into the surrounding riparian environment.
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Cost-Effective Installation: Delivered flat-packed to minimize transport volume. Assemblies require only manual or mechanical filling with local stone and simple lacing/C-ring fastening.
Primary Applications
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Riverbank & Channel Stabilization: Protects shorelines from high-velocity scouring, wave impact, and dynamic hydraulic forces.
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Slope & Soil Erosion Control: Retaining walls and revetments for cut-slopes, highway embankments, and landslide-prone terrain.
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Bridge Pier & Culvert Protection: Forms protective aprons against localized scour around bridge abutments and stormwater outfalls.
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Coastal Defense & Ports: Seawall reinforcements, breakwaters, and groins engineered for saline and tidal splash zones (PVC-coated grade).
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