Gabion Baskets
Gabion Baskets
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I've been looking at a site that will need the use of Gabion Baskets to hold the existing slope. I'm an Electrical guy and was wondering if anyone had information on the calculations used to determine the amount of force from the earth? I'm guessing it's overturn, bearing capacity and sliding. Also, sizing and configuration information on the baskets would be gratefully appreciated as well.
Thank you,
Thank you,





RE: Gabion Baskets
RE: Gabion Baskets
RE: Gabion Baskets
Does your site have a geotechnical report yet? That will make a difference in the calculations depending on soil type. Also, geotech reports for a little extra fee do a 'slope stability analysis'
If the gabion baskets are just being used for erosion protection, a manufacturers rep can probably help out quite a bit.
As mentioned above, maccaferri seem to be the premier gabion basket people.
I found Steve Hoff at 972-436-2974 helpful on a couple of my projects using gabions. (shoff@maccaferri-usa.com)
www.maccaferri-usa.com
Good luck on your project. Email me if you need a civil, hehe.
RE: Gabion Baskets
RE: Gabion Baskets
These guys are a design/supply company in the Mid Atlantic that can handle any MSE/earth retention project.