Who invented gabion baskets?

Who invented gabion baskets? The most common civil engineering use of gabions was refined and patented by Gaetano Maccaferri in the late 19th century in Sacerno, Emilia Romagna and used to stabilize shorelines, stream banks or slopes against erosion. Where did the name gabion wall come from? The word “gabion” is derived from Italian “gabbione,” … Continue reading Who invented gabion baskets?