ABSTRACT
The design and constructional aspects of a pilot study on an anchored slope and gabion revetment system are presented. A brief outline of the problems and related research in the area is also presented. The structure included, construction of soil slopes with silty soils, anchored by steel wires and masonry blocks. The slopes are protected by wire mesh encapsulated anchored gabion revetment system. A 300m protection system was constructed for a remote village, subjected to high intensity rainfall, submergence, wave action and relatively rapid draw down. The materials and methods employed were compatible with construction using unskilled labour. Performance of the structure during last five monsoons, including the worst Hooding of the century in 1998, is also reported.
