noun A basket or cage filled with earth or rocks and used especially in building a support or abutment
In civil engineering, gabions are wire cages filled with rocks or other materials used for erosion control, retaining walls, and slope stabilization.
In architecture, gabions are sometimes used as design elements in buildings and structures.
Gabions are also used in landscaping for decorative purposes, such as creating walls, benches, and other structures.
Gabions have been historically used in military engineering for fortifications and defensive structures.
Gabions are used in environmental restoration projects to help stabilize shorelines, prevent erosion, and create habitats for wildlife.
Gabions are commonly used in civil engineering projects to control erosion, stabilize slopes, and provide structural support in retaining walls.
Landscapers may use gabions as decorative elements in outdoor spaces or to create boundaries and walls in garden designs.
Architects may incorporate gabions into building designs for aesthetic purposes or as a sustainable building material.