Structures would have no use if they were not stable. In tricky situations, engineers install several reinforcements to ensure that what they build stand the test of time. These reinforcements often come in the form of a gabion retaining wall. Gabions are containers filled with earth materials like soil, rocks, sand, or concrete. These could be in the form of cylinders, boxes, cages, or anything else that could hold the contents in place.
For example, you will commonly see concrete or metal cylinders in the foundations of buildings. The shape makes it easier for them to hold the great load from above without breaking. Caged gabions, also called ripraps, are regularly seen at the sides of bridges and at the banks of areas that are being protected from erosion. They may be used at the sides of mountains to support roads above.
