The Maccaferri Terramesh retaining wall system is designed for use in a wide range

of applications in road, mining and rail infrastructure works. The Maccaferri

Terramesh system comprises of a gabion type facing with integral woven mesh soil
reinforcement panels that can be used to construct structures with either a stepped
front face or vertical facing.
Maccaferri Terramesh are pre-assembled units of double twisted wire mesh. The
facing section of the unit is formed by connecting a back panel and diaphragms to
the main fascia unit, thus creating the rectangular shaped cells used for stone
confinement. The geogrid reinforcement, fascia and lid are all one continuous panel
of mesh. Terramesh System units are supplied in standard lengths, requiring no cuts
on site.
They can be used individually or combined with geogrid reinforcement for the
stabilisation of soil slopes in a wide range of applications including slip repair work,
steep slope construction in both residential and road infrastructure works as well as
in specialist applications such as noise barriers and rockfall bunds.
Green Terramesh soil reinforced slope structures can exceed 50m in height and can
be used in a wide range of engineered soil types. Green Terramesh structures allow
for geogrid to be terminated at the face minimising the risk of exposure of the
geogrid to UV, fire or vandalism. Both the Maccaferri Terramesh and Green
Terramesh systems have independent technical approval.
Maccaferri Green Terramesh units provide a permanent formwork in the front face of
reinforced soil slopes as well as contributing to the overall stability of the structure.
The front face is normally soil filled and planted to achieve vegetated solution
however where required rock can be used in the front face. This versatility along with
the construction and technical advantages offered by Green Terramesh have seen
the widespread use of this system throughout Australia and New Zealand.

ADVANTAGES
The fixed face angle and vertical lift simplifies construction of the reinforced
soil slope.

When combined with geogrid, Terramesh and Green Terramesh structures

can exceed 50 m in height.

Maccaferri Terramesh features a zinc-coated wire mesh, protected by a

polymeric barrier made of PVC. This improves corrosion resistance and
enhances the systems durability.

Maccaferri Terramesh has a permeable front face to allow drainage of the

backfill.

It is structurally safe in the face of fire and reduces environmental impacts by

incorporating vegetation on the front face.
 Maccaferri Terramesh is quick to install and tests have proven its durability
and strong performance in coastal applications.

Green Terramesh can be used in a wide range of engineered soil types Green
Terramesh structures allow for geogrid to be terminated at the face minimising
the risk of exposure of the geogrid to UV, fire or vandalism

The Maccaferri Green Terramesh system has independent technical approval.

DESIGN SUPPORT
To support design of retaining walls, slopes, embankments, hydraulic structures and
rockfall protection we offer an advanced suite of software free to our clients.
To assist engineers with the design process, the Geofabrics team of engineering
specialists are available to give technical advice in the use of the software as well as
provide training in-house or via seminars.
Our team can also provide certified design if required.