Channel Linings GI Gabion Mesh - Basket Gabions for Channel Lining

Gabions are the frequent choice for channel design solutions and there are several reasons for selecting gabions for channel lining projects:

First, gabions provide an economical and quick onsite construction;
Second, gabions work can ensure functional and structural integrity of the channels;
Less run-off volumes by using gabions allowing water infiltration;
Gabions are permeable, do not prohibit the growth of vegetation;
Gabions channel linings stabilize soil and allow plants the opportunity to take root and grow.

Gabions constructed of welded or twisted wire are the common materials used for lining channels.

River Bank Drainage Gabion Channel Lining

Gabion channel can be used in river drainage system, river bank protection and embankment. Gabion mesh to be used in river made of 4mm HDG wire & 150mm opening each side. Gabion baskets to be used in river bank lining for stone are made of 8 SWG HDG(275g/m2) wire, opening hexagonal 150 x 150mm, basket size 3 x 3 x 3.

 

The gabions shall be flexible P.V.C. coated and galvanised wire boxes fabricated of wire mesh hexagon opening.

Gabions constructed of welded or twisted wire are the common materials used for lining channels. Vertical wall channels utilize rectangular shaped gabion baskets for the side walls and gabion mattresses for the channel bottom.

Channels with sloped side walls are usually lined with gabion mattresses on the slope sides and bottom