Compared with reinforced concrete and masonry structures, the use of gabion nets in river protection projects has the following clear benefits:
1. The flexibility of the iron wire allows the gabion project to have superior adaptability to deformation or tortuosity. When occasional ground settlement or foundation deformation occurs and building foundation inherent foundation settlement occurs, an intertwined and kneaded shape is formed inside the gabion net, which can adapt to external deformation without cracking. Field experiments in engineering.
2. This product is easy to protect. Because the stone cages are inclined to be installed along the length of the screen, these screens divide the lead wire cages into independent cubes.
3. The product construction cost is low. It can be tailored to the stone cage filled with stones and pebbles, which is suitable for construction in mountainous areas where transportation is inconvenient. Compared with other projects, there is no need to purchase many formwork and mechanical equipment.
4. Excellent permeability In view of the superior drainage function of the iron wire, the gabion net project is used in the water-repellent and water-retaining building part where the water level changes, which can eliminate the setting of the drainage hole. In riverside engineering, it can eliminate or reduce the pressure acting on the retaining wall as the water depth changes, which is beneficial to the invariability and safety of the building.
5. The use of gabion nets has fast construction. When the foundation excavation is completed, the gabion buildings can be completed at one time. It is also possible to avoid building cofferdams on rivers and beaches during construction and reduce the need for rowing feet. Construction in dry areas can be completed by laying nets, filling stones and connecting reinforcement.