In resolving

problems

associated

vvi t h river erosion vvor ks. Gabions to be reqUired Gabions the years
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Gr idvvel d collapsible over

have been developed for this purpose,

have

been used on many vvefl-kriovvri projects method and offer a very economical the best.

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RETAINING APRONS, CHANNEL

WALLS REVETMENTS LININGS

WEIRS AND DROP STRUCTURES CULVERT HEADWALLS OUTLET STRUCTURES BRIDGE ABUTMENTS WING WALLS BRIDGES

LOW WATER

FORDS, GROYNES
RIVER DEFLECTORS

GABIONS

DO A TOUGH JOB

Rivers, sea coasts, roads and railvvays can all be subject to continuous or fluctuating erosion, demanding planned heavy defences vvhich are not moveable by the vvater forces involved. Among methods by vvhich embankments and revetments can be made, Gridyveld Gabions provide the cheapest possible effective solution. They are sheets of vvelded vvire mesh made se that they can be simply and quickly formed into boxes. Filled vvith boulders obtained locally, they positions vvhere they vvill offer maximum operating. are placed rovv upon rovv, inte resistance to the vvater f or ce s

For protection of areas subject to scour and erosion, carefully plannee siting of Gabions vvill not only arrest the natural activity, but also brine about other beneficial effects such as directional silting. river training increasing areas of habitable land. improved conditions for vvildlife and fi s+ and prevention of disrupted supply and sevverage lines.

WHY CHOOSE THE GRIDWELD TYPE OF GABION?

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Gridvveld Gabions every intersection. ea rth movement. Due to the configuration

keep their basic shape because they are vvelded a Hovvever. they give enough yield for settlement ane

flexibility of the interlocking block and shape of area can be filled.

method

of

design. qu;

an'

No additional filling or structure is needed because breathes and dissipates flood and vvave action. Increasing vegetation. stability vvith time is provided by

the Gabion

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silting

No rod stretchers vvire mesh.

for alignment

of mesh

are necessary

vvith all-vvelde(

FACTORS OF ECONOMY
The lovv initial cost of Gridvveld Gabions is enhanced by the ability to us. local infill by unskilled labour. Belovv-surface excavations. special piling an. drainage facilities are unnecessary. No special machinery. tools or main tenance are needed and there is no vve i t irvq for setting. curing or any "t irn eo vvork.

ASSEMBLY

AND SITING

Gridvveld Collapsible Gabions are supplied flat as a series ot o ariet s linke by vvelded rings at 6 spacings. Using unskilled labour. the flat Gabion are moved into position and the sides folded into a box shaped format vvrt an open lid. Adjoining faces are then secured vvith T clips or helical vvir (supplied vvith the Gabion) and it is then ready for filling after vvhich th lid is secured in a similar fashion. In most cases it is advisable to I H Gabions one to another. to edge or bottom layers or into the adJacen---o'o or fill. according to the conditions of site. structure and forces involved.

G--ABION
Rocks and should be the centre. lined with

FILLING

stones should be not less than 4" across and to prevent gapping placed by hand. largest at the sides and bottom. small stones in Appearance will be improved by ensuring that visible facets are regular shaped stones.

The progress of work is made easier by filling adjoining Gabions equally by stages which also prevents localised overstressing and distortion of the vvire.

PLACING AND BONDING GABIONS

When laying Gabions in rows it is advisable to bond upper layers to the foundation Gabions and to join corners in a row with wire to strengthen the structure and make the faces uniform. Courses should be staggered so that vertical edges do not coincide. thus spreading stresses'. All adjoining edges should be wired before filling.

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-'ECIFICATION
Manufactured from hard drawn steel wire. Gridweld Standard Gabions are usually supplied as an assembly of panels of 3" x 3' wire mesh in which the wires are welded at every Intersection. Each panel is connected by welded rings at 6" spacings ready for folding into a box shape. Wire can be plain finish or heavily galvanised and of either 5 gauge or 10 gauge according to type of duty required.

RANGE OF SIZES

Any size and shape can be supplied to order so long as measurements are in 3" or 2" multiples. In cases of great length it may be found desirable to include a diaphragm across the centre to increase stiffness. The table shown here lists standard sizes of Gridweld Gabions together with their capacities and the ordering code for specification.

GRIDWELD
length - Width - Depth Metres.
1 8 . 09 09 2 11 31 1 411 2 '.1 05 3 . 1 05 4.1 05

GABION

SIZES
Ordering Code Fill Material Basalt Brick

WEIGHTS OF MATERIALS

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Ibs./cu. metre

Capacity

Feet
6' 0"3' 6' 6"3' 9' 9"3' 13' 0"3' 0"3'0" 3"3'3" 3"3'3" 31i3.3"

Cu. Yds. Cu. Metres 5 gauge 10 gauge

2000 2616 3924 5232 1308 1'.962 2616
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Ibs./cu. 103 78 84 100 90 87 94 94

ft.

Ibs./cu. 2.781 2.106 2.268 2.700 2.430 2.350 2.538 2.538

yd.

1529 2000 3000 4000 1000 1500 2000 0600 090d 1200 0765

G5A G5B G5C G5D G5E G5F G5G G5H G51 G5.J G5K

Gl0A GlOB Gl0C Gl0D Gl.oE Gl0F Gl0G Gl0H Gl01 Gl0.J Gl0K

3.640 2.750 2.960

6' 6" . 3' 3"., r 9" I' 9"3' 0" 3' 3" i 9" 9"

. Broken CQIlcrete Granite Limestone Sandstone Shingle Slag

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3.53('.J 3.180 3.070 3.320 3.320

6' 6" . 3' 3''e' l' 0" 9' 9" '.3' 3':'-, t : 0" 13' 0"3' 6' 0"3' 3" t : 0" 0" t : 6"

21 03 3103 4103 1 80905

6785 1177 1 570 1000

FINISH-Plain

or galvanised finish should be specified in the order.

FIXINGS- The correct number of secunng devices are included vvrrh each order Please specify vvhether T clips or helical vvires. DIAPHRAGMS-Please diaphragms re qu.reo indicate \Nlth each order if and bovv many

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Gabions and Mattresses

Construction
Lid

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Back

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Base

Butt

welded

rings

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Nominal Dimensions Length Width Depth Metres 4m x lm x 1m 3m x 1m x 1m 2m x 1m x 1m lm x lm x lm 4m x 1m x .5m 3m x 1m x .5m 2m x lm x .5m 6m x 2m x 300mm 6m x 2m x 225mm 3 2 1 3 2 1 5 5 diaphragms diaphragms diaphragm diaphragms diaphragms diaphragm diaphragms diaphragms diaphragms Capacity cu. metres 4 3 2 1 2 1.5 1 3.6 2.76 No diaphragms

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Helical binders

Front

Some standard sizes and specifications

BRC Weldmesh Specifications Nominal Mesh Size BRC Weldmesh Ref. No.

WEIGHTS OF FILLING MATERIALS

Average kg/cu. metre 1650 1240 1340 1~~ 144... / 1390 1500 1500

Material Basalt 75mm x 75mm x 5.00mm 75mm x 75mm x 4.00mm 75mm x 75mm x 3.00mm 75mm x 75mm x 2.50mm 35 38 310 312 Brick Broken Concrete Granite Limestone Sandstone Shingle Slag

6m x 2m x 150mm 5

2.04

Supplied in collapsed form comprising base, four sides, diaphragm(s) and lid. held together wire and helical binders supplied separately for erection on site. For Gabions and Mattresses centres. (All mattresses supplied with-lids locce).

by butt welded rings at 300mm centres. Tying over 2 metres long butt welded rings at 375mm

This leaflet has been prepared to assist Engineers in the formulation of a Specification and Bill of Quantities for the use of Weldmesh Gabion baskets and mattresses. ,,-. Further information is available through the booklet uB.R.C. Weldmesh Gabions and Mattresses", obtainable from B.R.C. Engineering Company, Head Office, Stafford or any of the Company's Branch Offices listed on the back page of this leaflet. A Weldmesh Gabion Advisory Service is also available and B.R.C. will be pleased to provide further technical information and advice upon request.

Typical illustration showing the harmonious solution to aesthetic and engineering requirements in rural surroundings by the use of suitable stone-filled mattresses.

CONTENTS
Inside Front Cover (Page 2) Page 4 Page 5 Pages 6/7 Standard Sizes, Construction Details etc. Specification Clause. Units of Measurement, Itemisation Clauses. Erection, Site Assembly Instruction Clauses.

CUTTING AND FOLDING MESH

7.

Where shown on the Drawings, or otherwise directed by the Engineer, the gabion mesh shall be cut, folded and wired together to form mitre joints, angles, curves or slopes, which are not possible to obtain in the structures with the standard rectangular gabions, and where no such shaped gabions have been previously specified. The mesh must be cleanly cut and the surplus mesh cut completely out, or folded back or on to and neatly wired to, an adjacent gabion face. The cut edges of the mesh shall be securely laced together with tying wire in the manner specified under Erection above. The Assembly, Erection, Filling and Final Wiring of the re-shaped gabions shall otherwise be carried out as specified above.

SPECIAL FINISH
8. Where specified by the Engineer, the outer face of the gabions shall be carefully packed out by hand with stone of a size 100mm to 150mm where applicable.

PERMEABLE FILTER CLOTH (where applicable)

9. Where shown on the Drawings a permeable underlay as specified under Clause shall be used. Prior to laying the filter cloth the formation shall be prepared to line and level for the proposed gabion construction with any sharp edged or protruding stones removed in order to form a smooth and satisfactory formation to the approval of the Engineer.

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NOTE: Above Clauses may need to be modified as necessary to suit specific contract conditions in . accordance with Engineers' and Quantity Surveyors' requirements.