5 Benefits of Wire Gabions for Embankments and Cliffs

Wire mesh, or often called gabions, is a box-shaped steel wire mesh filled with split stones. This material is widely used in civil engineering, especially in strengthening river embankments and cliff slopes. The main advantage of gabions is their strength in withstanding water and soil pressure as well as their flexibility to follow the movement of the soil. Here are five main benefits of using wire mesh gabions for embankments and cliffs:

1. Preventing Erosion and Landslides
Wire mesh functions as an effective retaining wall in cliff areas and river embankments. With a strong structure, gabions help prevent erosion due to excessive water flow or soil movement.

2. Reducing Hydrostatic Pressure
Because gabions are filled with stones and have cavities between the stones, water that presses from behind the structure can flow out naturally. This reduces the water pressure behind the wall and prevents structural failure.

3. Flexible to Land Movement
Unlike rigid retaining walls, gabions are able to adjust to land movement or light shocks without experiencing significant damage. This makes them an ideal solution in landslide-prone areas.

4. More Economical Cost
Gabbions have relatively lower installation costs compared to reinforced concrete construction. In addition, the installation process is faster and does not require excessive heavy equipment.

5. Environmentally Friendly and Aesthetic
By using natural stone as its filling, gabions blend in with the surrounding environment. In fact, plants can grow between the stones, making the appearance of cliffs or embankments more natural and green.

Conclusion
Wire gabions are a simple but very effective construction solution to maintain the stability of embankments and cliffs. The benefits are not only in terms of technical aspects, but also in terms of cost and environment.

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