Mass Gravity Retaining Walls
2020
KOGGALA - GALLE - Sri Lanka
M/S Koggala Beach Hotel Galle
KOGGALA BEACH HOTEL RETAINING WALL
KOGGALA BEACH HOTEL RETAINING WALL _0
KOGGALA BEACH HOTEL RETAINING WALL _1
KOGGALA BEACH HOTEL RETAINING WALL _2
KOGGALA BEACH HOTEL RETAINING WALL _3
Gabion wall (6)
Problem
Situated on Sri Lanka’s Southern Coastline, within a short distance from Galle, Unawatuna and Talpe, Koggala Beach Hotel Galle directly faces the sea. Due to the wave action the existing rubble wall was collapsed. A cost-effective and engineered solution to safeguard the perimeter of the community against continuous erosion was required.
Solution
Maccaferri Gabion gravity retaining wall was recognized as the best solution for the slope protection (Swimming pool, Restaurant and Rooms area). The maximum height of the retaining wall was 4.5m. The Gabion wall structures are ideal solutions on account of their flexibility, drainage capacity and high structural resistance. The proposal proved to be more economical without compromising its intended purpose. PVC Coated Gabions were used: – 1x1x1m – 2x1x1m – 1.5x1x1m – 2x1x0.5m