What is gabion mesh ?
Gabion mesh is a structure made of meshes. This type of mesh is also called gabion basket, stone mesh, cage mesh, rock mesh, etc.
Gabion is an Italian word that means box or cage.
Unlike other meshes, gabion has a long history and its original form was using bags of soil and sand to build structures.
With the advancement of technology, nowadays, by combining old materials and using metal wires with galvanized coating, hexagonally twisted, it is used in various industries.
The function of gabion is generally as follows: a cage or box is made by twisted wires and filled with various materials and stones, and by placing these boxes on top of each other, they build large structures with high strength.
Of course, nowadays it is also used in many other cases, which we have fully and comprehensively examined in the section related to the applications of this type of mesh.
History of invention
In examining the history of using gabion throughout history, we will first reach the land of Egypt, where they used stone and reed materials to build very strong structures around the Nile to protect themselves from floods and water riots.
Another use of it in ancient times can be referred to military affairs, where they built defensive dams against invaders.
With the advancement of technology, instead of using reed, today they use stone mesh or gabion to build and create cages.
Due to the significant increase in industry in various branches, today it has many applications, which we will examine.
Types of gabion mesh
Stone meshes, depending on the type of construction and application, have different types, which we will examine below.
Gabion basket mesh:
It is produced in cubic shape in various sizes, which are filled with materials and stones, and are mostly used in various parts of road construction.
Gabion bag mesh:
This type of mesh has a lot of gap and space, which makes it very flexible.
It has no specific order and is mostly built by people in emergency situations.
Gabion mattress mesh:
As the name implies, it is made in low height and wide width.
Its main use is in the bottom of water channels, in addition to preventing erosion of the channel floor, it also helps to reduce water flow if needed.
Gabion shapeless mesh:
They are in the form of mesh sheets, which are used to hold materials and stones and soil from sloping surfaces along roads, highways and railways.
Gabion decorative mesh:
The main use of this model is in outdoor decoration, which in addition to making various sculptures by filling it with stone and soil, you can also plant flowers and plants inside it.
Gabion plastic mesh:
In the production of this type of mesh, durable and strong plastic raw materials are used, which have the most use in structural engineering and rebar binding section of the building.
Advantages of gabion mesh
Stone mesh is one of the most popular products in the twisted wire section, which is due to its many advantages, which we will examine in the following:
Economical in terms of both buying mesh and cheapness and abundance of stone for filling it.
Due to the use of hot galvanized coating in its construction, it has a very long life in different weather conditions.
Very high flexibility and leaving the designer’s hand in designing different structures by using it.
Due to the lack of need for foundation and preparation before, in addition to high speed in installation, it does not require any special expertise.
Environmentally friendly due to the use of natural resources when filling it.
Possibility of construction and production in very different sizes as structural and non-structural.
Application of gabion mesh
This product, due to its many advantages and features, which we have dealt with in the above section, has many applications. Below we will examine some of the most used ones.
And in the section related to the application of gabion, you dear ones can see complete and comprehensive information in this regard.
Dam construction, road construction, breakwater, construction of barrier and protector walls, military affairs, canal and waterway floors, temporary flood control, covering and protecting underground pipes, for strengthening soil, construction of urban furniture, exterior decoration, strengthening, construction of various sculptures and statues, roof garden, construction of fences and partitions, stone stairs, barbecue, construction of various water features, fireplace, fireplace, river engineering, protection of bridges, many other cases.
Price of gabion mesh
Due to market fluctuations and also in most cases the custom production of this product, it is not possible to place the price on the site in real time and up to date.
You dear ones can contact the sales experts of the company to get information about the price and how to order and buy.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gabion mesh?
In other words, in response to this question, we can briefly state that it is a cylindrical or rectangular cage made of metal with a galvanized coating that is filled with various materials such as sand, stone, concrete, etc.
Due to its fast assembly, high strength and reasonable price, it is one of the best choices in the category of meshes.
What are the other names of gabion mesh?
This product is also known by the names of gabion basket, stone mesh, cage mesh and stone mesh.
Name the types of gabion mesh?
This product has different types, which are:
Bag, basket, mattress, shapeless, decorative, plastic
Explain how to buy and inquire about the price of the product?
To find out the price and buy this product, you should contact the sales experts of the company.
What is the use of gabion mesh?
It has a variety of uses, some of which are:
Dam construction, flood control, floor construction, strengthening, river engineering, stone stairs, exterior decoration, etc.
Final words:
In this section, we have fully examined various topics related to this popular product. If you have any questions in this regard, or if you want to inquire about the price and order the product of your choice, please contact the sales experts of Arak Ajineh Sanat Company.
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