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Maccaferri® Gabion Terramesh® wire mesh is a modular system made of continuous PoliMac® coated double twist wire mesh that is used to form a rock-faced mechnically stabilised earth wall with vertical or sloped facing. An integrated panel and diaphragms are connected to the main fascia unit to create rectangular shaped cells for stone confinement.
The geogrid reinforcement, fascia and lid are supplied in one continuous panel of mesh. Following assembly on site, the fascia unit is filled with suitable gabion stone fill. Structural backfill is then placed upon the soil reinforcement geogrids and compacted.
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WHY CHOOSE MACCAFERRI GABION TERRAMESH?
- Durable wire mesh structure coated with PoliMac provides a design life of over 120 years
- Minimises the risk of on-site errors as the system does not need internal connections
- Simple and quick assembly with the units supplied in standard lengths, requiring no cuts on site
- Independently verified and tested with BBA-HAPAS certification
- Supported with design assistance using Maccaferri GAWAC 3.0 software available to download here
- Supported with specialist installation tools for hire including pneumatic lacing tools lacing or you can purchase "C" rings and preformed bracing wires to halve assembly time
Our recommended specialist gabion installers can construct sample units on-site before works begin to ensure products are installed as per our guidelines.
APPLICATIONS
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FUNCTION
Erosion & Sediment Control
The use of a geosynthetic to prevent soil or other particle movements on the surface slope. Acts to reduce soil erosion caused by wind forces, rainfall impact and surface water runoff. The use of geosynthetics in erosion control is to maintain soil cover either as a temporary measure offering protection from soil loss whilst vegetation is established or as a permanent control measure, typically on steeper slopes or high-water velocity situations.
Reinforcement
Geosynthetics provides additional strength to soils and aggregate. Used to reinforce steep slopes, and to stabilise road or rail construction over weak and variable soils. Enables embankments to be constructed over very soft foundations and to build slopes at steeper angles than would be possible with unreinforced soil. Geosynthetics (or geogrids) are also used to bridge over voids that may develop below load bearing granular layers (roads and railways) or below cover systems in landfill applications.
Retaining
Geosynthetic or geogrid acts to support soil laterally so that the structure can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retain (holds back) any material (usually earth) and prevents it from sliding or eroding away. Gravity retaining and reinforced soil retaining walls are designed to resist the material pressure of the material that it is holding back.
