Protective coating for gabion wires against weathering elements and site conditions

Gabions are one of the most essential elements in the geotechnical field for their versatility and strength in slope stabilization. According to BS 8002:2015, gabions are rectangular large cages or baskets made of either steel wire or square welded mesh, and are usually filled with stones. Besides s...

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Main Authors: Keong, Tan Kok, Chee Ming, Chan, Abdul Rashid, Azrin Hani
Format: Book Section
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Uthm 2018
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Online Access:http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3523/1/8.pdf
http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/3523/
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Summary:Gabions are one of the most essential elements in the geotechnical field for their versatility and strength in slope stabilization. According to BS 8002:2015, gabions are rectangular large cages or baskets made of either steel wire or square welded mesh, and are usually filled with stones. Besides slope stabilization, gabions have been widely used for various purposes, including closing of river banks, road construction, landslide consolidation and hilly terrain reclamation [1].