[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Take a look at the detailed plans that were created for this project.[/vc_column_text][us_btn link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gabionbaskets.co.za%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2Ftypical.pdf||target:%20_blank|” style=”5″ label=”Typical Section” custom_width=”200px” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2215px%22%7D%7D”][us_btn link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gabionbaskets.co.za%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F11%2FPLAN.pdf||target:%20_blank|” style=”5″ label=”The Plan” custom_width=”200px” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2215px%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We can see the Gabion Basket products being offloaded, checked and prepared for safekeeping and delivery site.[/vc_column_text][jig_vc][justified_image_grid row_height=250 height_deviation=50 caption=off overlay_icon=on orderby=menu_order filterby=off filter_style=buttons filter_orderby=title_asc last_row=flexible load_more=click load_more_text=”LOAD MORE” load_more_count_text=none load_more_mobile=no initially_load=12 load_more_limit=6 ng_gallery=66][/jig_vc][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here we can see the initial stages of the project at Riverbank Lodge in Upington, which started around 22 September, contract period was set at two months. About 1600m3 of Gabions to be erected. On site training, structure design and site visits were offered by Gabion Baskets in Johannesburg.[/vc_column_text][jig_vc][justified_image_grid row_height=250 height_deviation=50 caption=off overlay_icon=on orderby=menu_order filterby=off […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The rock used in gabion installations is 100-250mm size un-weathered, with a minimum density of 2.6tons/m3, gabion void ratio of 65% solids, 35% voids, thus with a bulk gabion density of 1.6tons per m3. Unselected rock normally has about 30% waste or undersized material, thus please allow for 2tons of rock per m3. The rock is […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The geotextile layer is very important to prevent the migration of fine rive bed soils through the mattress layer. We use a 210g/m2 layer of Bidim to prevent soil movement. The Bidim is placed at all gabion and soil contact faces, behind, below and on the sides of the gabion structure. Overlapping 300mm where necessary.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][jig_vc][justified_image_grid […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rock for mattresses are also 100-67% of layer depth, so 200mm for the 0.3m depth. The mattress thus has at least two layers of rock to prevent soil scour in the event of high water velocities. Mattress lids are supplied separately so as to have them out of the way during infill of rock. From […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Herewith more photo’s showing the installation of the mattress apron below the gabion structure on a layer of geotextile. On-site training for installation is taking place with our gabion toolkits showing the correct rock size and quality to be used and the correct lacing together of adjoining mattress units, using the Binding wire supplied with […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The structure is proceeding well, and visual evidence of progress is now very evident. We are racing against the imminent river rise when the rain comes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][jig_vc][justified_image_grid row_height=250 height_deviation=50 caption=off overlay_icon=on orderby=menu_order filterby=off filter_style=buttons filter_orderby=title_asc last_row=flexible load_more=click load_more_text=”LOAD MORE” load_more_count_text=none load_more_mobile=no initially_load=12 load_more_limit=6 ng_gallery=32][/jig_vc][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Herewith more photo’s showing current progress on the riverwall in Upington. All seems to be going well and with speed. The owner is also involved with monitoring progress on site and is impressed with progress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][jig_vc][justified_image_grid row_height=250 height_deviation=50 caption=off overlay_icon=on orderby=menu_order filterby=off filter_style=buttons filter_orderby=title_asc last_row=flexible load_more=click load_more_text=”LOAD MORE” load_more_count_text=none load_more_mobile=no initially_load=12 load_more_limit=6 ng_gallery=33][/jig_vc][/vc_column][/vc_row]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It is continuing as before with rock being supplied in greater amounts now, there was a time when the rock was a little oversized, as a maximum 250mm size is allowed, this has now been corrected. The baskets are currently being laced together along all edges and braced at 330mm heights during the rock […]
