Welded wire gabions and woven ones have different advantages and processing.
Main differences:
The opening types of the woven gabions are normally hexagonal with wires twisted, while the welded gabions are normally square opening or diamond opening.
Processing involved: Woven gabions are made by twisting of wire, while welded gabions are made by welding of steel wire.
Both are popular structure units for retaining, geogrid and reinforcing.
When evaluating the benefits of welded mesh gabions, it is important to consider these points:
TENSILE STRENGTH
JOINT STRENGTH / PULL-APART RESISTANCE
SALT SPRAY TESTS
PUNCH TESTS
FLEXIBILITY
DIMENSIONAL ACCURACY
PVC COATING
INSTALLATION
TENSILE STRENGTH
Welded Gabions are made from rigid,lightweight,galvanized steel mesh that allows for machine filling, holds the alignment of the face, they are faster to erect and do not need tensioning. This allows them to keep their shape,to be free from bulges and depressions and fit easily against the wall.
Welded mesh gabions offer the same flexibility as twisted mesh gabions with greater strength.
Welded wire gabios takes less man-hours in installation than the hexagonal gabion, at about 40%. Compared with hexagonal wire mesh, welded wire mesh can better maintain the "cage".