Reno mattresses, also known as gabion mattresses or stone cage mattresses, are mat-shaped engineering components made of machine-woven, double-twisted hexagonal metal mesh. Their thickness is significantly smaller than their length and width. Reno mattresses are filled with stones and other materials and then connected to form a single unit, primarily used for erosion control in water conservancy projects such as dikes, riverbanks, and seawalls. They offer advantages such as flexibility and adaptability to different foundation conditions.
Reno mattresses are wire mesh structures with a thickness of 0.17-0.3m, filled with stones on-site. They are mainly used as slope protection structures for river channels, riverbanks, and roadbeds. They prevent riverbanks from being damaged by water flow and waves, while also allowing for natural convection exchange between the water and the underlying soil, achieving ecological balance. Vegetation on the slope enhances the landscape and provides greenery.
The difference between Reno mattresses and gabion baskets/gabion cages lies in their height and flatter, larger structure. The diameter of the coated steel wire is also thinner than that of gabions, generally available in two types: double-diaphragm (2.0mm wire diameter) and single-diaphragm (2.2mm). Double-diaphragm Reno mattresses are more commonly used, offering advantages such as ease of construction, effective prevention of rockfalls when used for slope protection, and increased erosion resistance.
