Units are subdivided into compartments 2m x 1m, for mattresses on slopes greater than 1 in 2 or where water velocity is high or the area is subjected to turbulent flow conditions, it is recommended to have the diaphragm spacing reduced to give compartments of 2m x 0.5m or 1m x 1m by providing factory fixed additional diaphragms.
Gabion mattresses are manufactured in the same way as gabions, however the plan area is large in comparison to their depth, typically units are a maximum of 300mm deep.
The purpose of a mattress unit is to provide protection on water courses and coastal revetments against scour and erosion.
Mattresses are also used in conjunction with gabions as a scour protection to prevent undermining of gabion retaining structures in coastal or river applications and as a foundation.
Hy-Ten designs and supplies gabion mattresses in both welded mesh and woven mesh. Click on the links below to find out more about our product ranges.
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