gabions - hard engineering

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  • Created by: owalesx
  • Created on: 02-06-15 19:00

gabions - hard engineering

Advantages

  • cheaper than other forms of coastal defence
  • rock cages absorb wave energy

Disadvantages

  • wire cages can break and they need to be securely tied down
  • not as efficient as othe coastal defences

Evaluation

wire cages filled with stone used to reduce erosion - £11 per metre

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