Stone gabions are cages, cylinders or boxes filled with soil or sand that are used in civil engineering, road building, and military applications. For erosion control caged riprap is used.For dams or foundation construction, cylindrical metal structures are used.

Stone gabion with flexible structure is economical and durable.
The hexagonal mesh construction permits natural adjustment to varying conditions of earth settlement without causing fracture or collapse of the structure.
Filling materials are usually found on or near the site. No structural maintenance is needed and foundation work is usually unnecessary.
Gaps between the stones silt up naturally as time passes.Silting supports the growth of grass and plants which serve as a bonding agent for the stone.