Gabions and riprap are both used in civil engineering to control erosion, stabilize slopes, and protect shorelines. The gabion price list are indicated below.
Gabions
Description:
Gabions are wire mesh baskets filled with rocks or other materials. They can be stacked and connected to form structures like retaining walls and embankments.
Applications:
- Erosion Control: Protects riverbanks and shorelines.
- Retaining Walls: Stabilizes soil in construction.
- Sound Barriers: Reduces noise pollution.
- Bridge Abutments: Supports structures and protects foundations.
Advantages:
- Flexibility: Adapts to ground movement.
- Permeability: Allows water flow, reducing pressure.
- Durability: Long-lasting if well-installed.
- Environmental Benefits: Can support vegetation growth.
Disadvantages:
- Aesthetics: May be unattractive initially.
- Labor-Intensive: Can be costly to install.
Comparison to riprap
- Structural Integration: Gabions are modular and flexible; riprap is simpler and quick to install.
- Environmental Impact: Gabions support vegetation over time; riprap can cause initial disruption.
- Cost and Labor: Gabions are labor-intensive but may use local materials; riprap can be costly but installs quickly.
- Aesthetics: Gabions can become more attractive as they blend with vegetation; riprap is more obtrusive.
- Hydraulic Performance: Gabions manage water flow well; riprap handles strong wave action effectively.
Choosing between gabions and riprap depends on project needs, environmental conditions, budget, and desired durability. Both offer effective erosion control with unique advantages.
GABIONS PRICE LIST
Please take note that rates for the gabion price list are in Philippine pesos. The price indicated per item is the average value of the rates given by multiple suppliers.
| ITEM NO. | DESCRIPTION | PRICE PER SQUARE METER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBANKMENT | |||
| 1 | Common Borrow | 186 | |
| 2 | Selected Borrow | 340 | |
| 3 | Mixed Sand & Gravel | 421 | |
| 4 | Rock | 804 | |
| ITEM NO. | DESCRIPTION | PRICE PER piece | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GABIONS | |||
| 5 | Metallic Coated Gabion, 50CM x 100CM x 300CM | 2,102.00 | |
| 6 | Metallic Coated Gabion, 50CM x 100CM x 400CM | 2,658.00 | |
| 7 | Metallic Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 200CM | 2,844.00 | |
| 8 | Metallic Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 300CM | 3,462.00 | |
| 9 | Metallic Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 400CM | 3,956.00 | |
| 10 | PVC Coated Gabion, 50CM x 100CM x 300CM | 2,411.00 | |
| 11 | PVC Coated Gabion, 50CM x 100CM x 400CM | 2,782.00 | |
| 12 | PVC Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 200CM | 2,782.00 | |
| 13 | PVC Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 300CM | 3,585.00 | |
| 14 | PVC Coated Gabion, 100CM x 100CM x 400CM | 4,080.00 | |
| 13 | Metallic Coated Mattress, 30CM x 200CM x 600CM | 4,574.00 | |
| 14 | PVC Coated Mattress, 30CM x 200CM x 600CM | 5,069.00 | |
| 15 | Filler Cloth | 198 (price/sq.m.) | |
| OTHERS | |||
| 16 | Stone Masonry | 1,360.00 (price/cu.m.) | |
| 17 | Hand laid rock embankment | 928 (price/cu.m.) |
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