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<br />Gabio~ Revetment <br /> <br />Gablon, can be used to stablllze stream banks In nearly every situation. <br />Gabion, consist of ~lre baskets filled ~lth rock, 3ank protection usln~ <br />gablons can be constructed using either a ~attres, revetment or ~ retainin~ <br />~all, The installation of gabions ~ust consider the potential scour depth In <br />the channel. The a;ablol1 baskets usually require a filter bet'.un the basket. <br />and the base matertal. The fllter can be either a. sand or graveL fliter or a <br />fllter fabric, If a mattress revetment Is used, the banks should be shaped co <br />a sLope no steeper than I horlzonal to I vertical prLor to placing the <br />gablon., If a reta.Lnlng ~all i. used, the banks may be vertical. <br /> <br />~alntenance requirement. Eor this practice Include In.pecting the gab Ion <br />basket. and repairing any broken wire.. <br /> <br />46 <br />