Gabion retaining wall

Exterior · Retaining Walls · printed page 348 (PDF page 349)

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gravel backfill for drainage
wire mesh baskets filled with rock
undisturbed soil
topsoil
cross section

Generated explanation

The illustration shows a cross section of a gabion retaining wall supporting a change in ground elevation. Three tiers of rock-filled wire mesh baskets are stacked with each upper tier set back toward the retained soil. Gravel backfill lies between the baskets and the undisturbed soil and is identified as providing drainage. Topsoil is shown at the ground surface, including the lower grade in front of the wall. No failure or improper installation is depicted.

Components

gabion retaining wall wire mesh baskets rock fill gravel drainage backfill undisturbed soil topsoil

Materials

wire mesh rock gravel soil topsoil