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Gabion Specification (PVC)
terra aqua gabion unit standard sizes: custom jumbo sizes available
Gabion Unit Size Capacity Cubic Yards No. Of Internal Cells
6x3x3 2 2
9x3x3 3 3
12x3x3 4 4
6x3x1.5 1 2
9x3x1.5 1.5 3
12x3x1.5 2 4
6x3x1 .666 2
9x3x1 1 3
12x3x1 1.33 4
Tolerances: All gabion dimensions shall be within a tolerance limit of plus or minus 5% of the
manufacturers stated dimensions.
Minimum Strength Requirements For Gabions:
Test Description Galvanized/Galfan Gabions PVC Coated Gabions
Tensile strength of mesh
parallel to wire twist:
3500 lbs/ft 2900 lbs/ft
Tensile strength of mesh
perpendicular to wire twist:
1800 lbs/ft 1400 lbs/ft
Connection to selvedge: 1400 lbs/ft 1200 lbs/ft
Panel to panel: 1400 lbs/ft 1200 lbs/ft
Punch strength of mesh: 6000 lbs/ft 5300 lbs/ft
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