906 — GABIONS 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 900 MATERIALS SECTION 906 — GABIONS
906.01 Wire for Gabions
A974. All wire including tie and connecting wire shall have a tensile strength of at least 60 000 psi. All wire sizes and mesh spacing shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. Stainless steel interlocking fasteners meeting A313 may be substituted for wire ties. Fasteners shall remain in a closed and locked condition when subjected to directional tension along its axis at a minimum force of 900 lb.
906.01.01 Galvanized Coating for Gabions. A123. Galvanize fabric, ties, and connecting wire
to at least 0.8 oz/ft2.
906.01.02 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Coating for Gabions. PVC coating for fabric, ties, and
connecting wires shall exhibit no weight loss. Color number shall meet AMS-STD-595A gray, No. 26440 or green No. 24533 and match throughout the project.
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