Gabion

The modern Yuanxi gabions is a rectangular woven wire mesh box. Its strength lies in its double twisted hexagonal mesh of steel wire which is reinforced by selvedges of heavier wire running along the edges and by transverse diaphragms.

Gabions are cages, cylinders, or boxes filled with soil or sand that are used in civil engineering, road building, and military application.
 

The protective coating is typically either:                                            

Δ heavily zinc galvanised wire

Δ as above PLUS heavy duty PVC coating

Δ galmac (galfan) coated with a 95%Zinc + 5% Aluminium Mischmetal Alloy

Δ as above PLUS heavy duty PVC coating

       

Advantages of Yuanxi Gabions; 
 

 Δ Permeability of the front face, ensuring drainage of backfill and no hydrostatic pressures behind the wall

 Δ Flexibility, ensures the woven mesh gabions accommodate different setlements unlike rigid systems eg.   welded mesh cages

 Δ Ease of construction

 Δ One of the most economical retaining systems on the market

 Δ Incorporation as required of vegetation throughout the structure

 Δ Versatility, as the structure can be formed with a vertical, battered or stepped front face as required

Sizes of Gabions:

Standard sizes in mesh 80mm x 100mm nominal, internal wire diameter 2.7mm
Length m	Width m	Height m
2	0.5	0.5
2	1	0.5
4	1	0.5
2	1	1
4	1	1
2	1.5	1
6	2	0.5

Yuanxi also provide additional tools and services to assist in the design and installation of Yuanxi Gabion structures, including;

Design Support

Free preliminary design assistance or review (including free design software, drawings, etc) to ensure the design of the structure is the most appropriate and cost-effective solution to your problem
Provision of product and installation specification to assist in the tender preparation process
Free training seminars or presentations held at your offices
Free software for design or support, including an Architectural CD designed specifically for landscape architects or other professionals working with the built environment.

        
 


 Installation support

Δ Pneumatic lacing tools and high-strength lacing rings, which dramatically reduce the labour time and effort required in installing the gabion units
Δ Gabion closing tools to assist in the installation process
Δ Specialist non-standard sizes to ensure supply costs are reduced for a specific gabion structure, on-site installation training for major projects for either installers or site supervisors (including quality checklists)
Δ Tensioning tools to assist in achieving a high quality finish in the installed structure
Δ Preformed braces to assist with achieving a high standard