Gabions
Our Legacy in every twist
Born at the inception of our company, the Maccaferri Gabion is more than a product—it's a cornerstone of innovation. These Double-Twisted "DT" wire mesh containers transform into flexible, permeable structures like gravity walls, retaining walls and revetments, pivotal for modern geotechnical and erosion control projects.
PoliMac Coating: Engineering Resilience
Infused with our groundbreaking PoliMac® coating, our gabions defy the harshest elements. This coating enhances their durability against abrasion, chemicals, cold, and UV rays, ensuring they withstand time and nature alike. Also available is Bio PoliMac®, made from bio-naphtha derived from sustainable raw materials and originated from biobased feedstock , further emphasizing our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Optimizing with Maccaferri GAWAC 3.0
The future of structural integrity is here with our GAWAC 3.0 software. It uses the GSC concept to predict a century-spanning lifespan, marrying cost-effectiveness with robust environmental stewardship.
Sustainable Engineering
By integrating PoliMac with the GSC concept, we’re setting new standards in sustainability—reducing material use, slashing CO2 emissions by 40%, and fostering an environment where nature thrives alongside human ingenuity. Visit maccaferdnjitt.sbs/EPD to see how we're pioneering products that respect both the planet and our future. Embrace a design philosophy that's as economically savvy as it is environmentally sound.
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership
The strategic use of gabions results in a lower total cost of ownership by:
Reducing the amount of stone required, thus saving costs
Offering outstanding performance with PoliMac® coating, which minimizes maintenance needs
Facilitating faster and easier installation due to material reduction, thereby increasing production rates
Prioritizing the environment by cutting down on quarry stone extraction
Seamless Integration with BIM
Efficiency meets accuracy with our BIM-ready products, ensuring seamless integration into any project, enhancing collaboration, and cutting both costs and time significantly.
A Wide Portfolio of Solutions
Maccaferri offers an extensive range of tailored solutions to meet every specific need. From CubiMac for pre-filled and liftable gabions to Gabion Strong Face units optimized for cost and mechanical efficiency, to our new enhanced wires designed for varied demands, we provide the best solution for every situation.
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8TH. STREET EAST ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
Canada
The Town of Owen Sound was proposing to reconstruct an approximate 800 m section of 8th Street East, from 5th Avenue East to 9th Avenue East. The purpose of the reconstruction was to replace existing storm and sanitary sewers and watermain throughout the 800 m section road. On the north side of the road there was an aging limestone and mortar slope treatment along of the road embankment. The geotechnical investigation recommend to replace this slope treatment with a new retaining wall system. Due to the horizontal space available between the edge of the road and the property lines on top of the slope, a tie back system wasn’t an option because there wasn’t enough space to place the tie backs in the proper length. Also, the city was looking for a green face wall, they were trying to avoid a massive concrete/rock face wall. C. C. Tatham & Associates out of Collingwood, Ontario contacted Maccaferri Canada LTD to provide a proposal for the retaining wall required.
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BARRAGEM CAMPEIRA - CRISTALÂNDIA
The Campeira Dam is responsible for supplying water to the city of Cristalândia (TO) for most of the year. A few years ago, after intense periods of rainfall, the dam's spillway, which was 7 metres wide, was not sufficient to release all the excess water from the reservoir, causing it to overflow and consequently the erosion of the shoulders and the dam's structure to be compromised.
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BOB 230KV SWITCHYARD
Gridliance West Transco planned to expand its 230KV transmission system in Boulder Nevada. A Hydraulic Channel was needed to divert and protect from the rainstorm water coming from the Sloan Canyon Mountains. The Channel had to circumvent the expansion pad that stores the new power station. Several options were considered such as concrete, soil cement and rip rap. Due to steep differences in elevation, The channel required three vertical grade control structures up to 13 feet high, retaining walls up to 21 feet in height and 39 feet wide. With the channel length close to 950 ft, the flows were approximately 900 cubic feet per second, and the presence of corrosive soils was noted.
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