RETENTION AND BOX CULVERT PROTECTION WORKS, VADODARA

Maccaferri’s Terramesh system with gabion facia and ParaLink as primary reinforcement and mesh as a secondary reinforcement was selected as the best solutions. The client, was convinced about the system due to the following merits of Terramesh walls: 1) Permeability: As it is made up of gabions, the permeability of the front face ensures the drainage of the backfill resulting in less hydrostatic pressure which may develop during heavy rainfalls. 2) Flexibility: System being the flexible soil reinforcing system helps the structure to stand stable during seismic activity. 3) Structural Safety : This system offers safety against corrosion, fire, attack by earthworms, insects, rats, etc. 4) Environmental Impact: System gets covered with lush green vegetation enhancing the urban landscape. 5) Versatility : They can either be built manually or mechanically and in any climate. 6) Economy : Being simple, the system does not require skilled labour or special equipment. Terramesh is a soil reinforcement system which consists of panels of double twist hexagonal woven heavy zinc and PVC coated wire mesh used for stabilizing steep slopes and vertical walls. It comprises of a continuous horizontal panel of mechanically woven steel wire mesh or geogrid with an integral gabion fascia unit. The fascia unit is filled with hard durable rock-fill, identical to a gabion, and the wire mesh/ geogrid tail is then sandwiched between the compacted landfill.