Gabion wall - compound wall

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A gabion is a cage, cylinder, or box filled with rocks, concrete, or sometimes sand and soil for use in civil engineering, road building, military applications, and landscaping. For erosion control, caged riprap is used. For dams or in foundation construction, cylindrical metal structures are used.

Pros :

• Ease of handling and transportation.

• Speed of construction.

• Flexibility

• Permeability to water (Good drainage)

• Gabions offer an easy-to-use method for decreasing water velocity and protecting slopes from erosion.

Cons :

• Expensive to install.

• Require heavy equipment to construct.

• Mechanical lifting is required.