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Gabion Specification (PVC)
36” GABIONS & 18” GABIONS FOR VERTICAL STRUCTURES ON THE EXPOSED FACE
I) Gabions shall be filled to a depth of twelve (12) inches.
II) For end units, two connecting wire preformed TACT Tie wires in each
direction shall be tightly tied to opposite faces of the end gabion cell at a
height of twelve (12) inches above the base. Internal compartments shall
have internal connecting wires connecting front to back face of the gabion.
Preformed TACT Ties are placed diagonal in the gabion cell.
III) Gabions shall be filled a further depth of twelve (12) inches, and two
connecting or preformed TACT Tie wires shall similarly be placed at this
levels.
VI) Gabions shall be filled to the top. Care shall be taken to insure gabion is not
under filled.
All connecting wires shall be looped around two mesh openings and the ends of the wires shall
be securely twisted to prevent their loosening. TACT Tie wires envelope one horizontal twist on
the front face and envelopes one vertical twist on the side face.
All Terra Aqua Gabion material is manufactured according to ASTM A975-97 guidelines for
Double Twisted Hexagonal Mesh Gabions.
ASTM A975-97
Terra Aqua Gabions, Inc.
1415 North 32nd Street
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72904
800-736-9089
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