To begin with, it is advisable to understand what gabions are. This term denotes a structural and decorative element used for various purposes in construction and landscape work. Gabion is a container welded from rods, wire or wire mesh. The container can be made in the form of a box with right angles, a cylinder or even a mattress. After welding, it is filled with stones. It can be used both as an independent element and as part of a large structure - or simply to strengthen the soil along river banks.
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- 1 Gabions
- 2 Box gabions
- 3 Cylindrical gabions
- 4 Mattress gabions
- 5 Structures from gabions
- 6 Decorative solutions
- 7 Conclusion
Gabions
Gabions as a building material have a whole range of positive properties. They can withstand huge static loads, do not react to precipitation and temperature changes, they are not at all afraid of gusts of wind. Gabions can prevent movements of loose and loose soil. The service life of gabions is about 100 years. And since plant roots sprout between the stones in the net, the gabion's strength increases. Gabions are cheaper than monolithic concrete blocks of similar sizes. They do not require additional maintenance during operation. And the attractive appearance and ease of manufacture in various forms gives reason to use them as an element of landscape design. The dimensions of the gabions are not standardized, but are made at the request of the builder. The standards define the material requirements for the gabion. The requirements for strength and corrosion resistance are imposed on the wire. Wire either galvanized or coated with polymer mixtures is used. Requirements apply to stones as well. They can be of any shape, but the size must correspond to the size of the grid cell.
Box gabions
The easiest option to manufacture (and the most popular in terms of frequency of use) is a box gabion. They are usually in the form of a parallelepiped or cube. The sizes of the different edges are from 0.5 to 6 m. In large devices, the diaphragm-partition is installed inside the volume for the strength.
The box is either created by welding it onto the frame from a profile of galvanized steel wire, or it is formed from a mesh and also welded onto the frame.
Box gabions work as retaining walls on sliding slopes, they are used in the construction of dams and dams. In the construction of small buildings, they are laid in the foundation.
Cylindrical gabions
These gabions are similar in shape to a candy wrapped in a wrapper, only the dimensions of the “candy” are from 2 to 4 m, and their diameter is up to 1 m. A double-twisted mesh is used for their manufacture. These gabions have little flexibility.
Mattress gabions
Flat gabions are similar to flattened box-shaped ones, but their height is no more than 0.3 m. This shape adheres well to the surface on which the gabion is laid.
Structures from gabions
Gabions are used to solve both construction problems and tasks of decorating the territory. Construction tasks in most cases require the participation of specialists, especially when working on hydraulic structures.
To assemble gabion structures on the ground, you first need to prepare a site. The surface is leveled, geotextiles are spread over it. Then empty gabions (containers) are installed. On the slopes, they are fixed with anchors from sliding. All gabions are tied together first at the corners, then along the edges. This is followed by filling with stones. If the stones are of different sizes, then the smaller ones are poured into the middle. It is necessary to monitor the minimization of voids; for this, sometimes it is necessary to select neighboring stones. In the process of filling a high wall with stones - more than 1 m in height - it is necessary to regularly tighten the mesh cells so that the box does not lose its shape. The box lid is fixed last.
Decorative solutions
If the owner of the site has artistic fantasy based on gabions, many beautiful original structures can be built. This is the original garden furniture, and the design of the reservoir on the site, and the fence to the flower beds, and much more.
Conclusion
Artistic and engineering imagination allows you to create original and useful things. A building component such as a gabion opens up many new opportunities for the builder and designer to implement their ideas. And the results will delight the authors and their descendants for many years.
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