Gabion StabilitySimpleLow CostStone Walls
veiw recent walls on google+

Free standing walls should not exceed the 2:1 ratio

Walls less than the 2:1 ratio need internal supports to prevent collapse

Std retaining walls should not exceed the 2:1 ratio

Retaining walls with additional loads on top of them, e.g. driveways, banks, buildings, will require extra thickness, and possibly an engineer's design.

gabion stone stability design gabion supported wall design gabion supported wall failure

Gabion support posts must extend to at least 1.5 x Depth from the top of the gabion basket

Gabion support posts spacing should be no greater than 1.0m apart.

gabion support postes details gabion support pole examples gabion supported wall example

Hollow steel posts need to be capped to prevent water entry

Supported gabion wall foundations

Gabion support posts need to strong enough that they do not snap or bend under the load of the gabion wall.

An engineer's design will take precedence, over these guidelines.

Gabion1

youtube gabion link pinterest gabion link Google plus gabion link facebook gabion link paypal gabion link

Salisbury SP1

Wiltshire

England  

Email Us

0