MAIN GOAL: To Use The GABION Cage To Stop The STorm Surge
ReCap of what talked about in the Gabion Plan
TEAMWORK
Instead of transporting cars
the Auto Carrier would be transporting pre-filled Gabions on trailer to defend the shoreline from the storm surge.
It works.
THAT's THE SEALIFT PLAN. THE GABIONS WORK VERY WELL AGAINST THE STORM SURGE.
THE BACKSIDE OF THE GABION WILL NEED TO REST AGAINST SAND DUNE (see below)
The beach area needs to have a 16 foot sand dune ready for each gabion section. See the photo above of the sand dune. Gabions work very well with hills of sand or dirt. The backside must be secure with SAND. The front of the Gabion will be absorbing the storm surge.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING.
THE 5 mile Gabion Wall Must Be Built in 24 Hour Period To Defend A Community from the Storm Surge During A Major Hurricane.
THE INSTALLATION OF THE GABION AND THE SAND DUNE BACKFILL
STUDY THIS PICTURE. THE Goal is to create a temporary surge barrier using gabions.
The Gabion and backfill has to be at least 16 feet high
to stop the storm surge. Wave heights.
NOW LETS TALK OTHER AVAILABLE EQUIPTMENT.
1. ROUGH TERRAIN CONTAINER HANDLER instead of the HEAVY DUTY FORKLIFT
Capable of lifting 100,000 pounds.
But can the rough terrian container handler pick-up the roll on/roll off trailer loaded with gabions? (The trailer weighs over 75,000 pounds. Per gabion trailer).
This is not a container. Therefore
several cargo straps or a customized metal plate will be needed to secure the connection between the rough terrain container handler and the gabion trailer.
Study these videos and look how easy it to STACK with ROUGH TERRAIN CONTAINER HOLDER. Very easy.
RTCH Using Cables
CHECK THE MATH - WEIGHTS and MEASURES
GABION ROCK CALCULATOR Length 12 feet Width 3 feet Depth 36 inches (3 feet)
Calculator
http://www.fredburrows.com/calculator/calc.html Estimated tonnage per gabion: 6 tons
http://gabionsupply.com/GABION_FILL_MATERIALS.html
The Rule of Thumb With Gabions Rocks
See PARAGRAPH #7
http://kingwiremesh.com/3-gabion.html/120118#.UYRoCD7MKVM
40 foot RoRo Trailer 
1 gabion weighs 6 tons only 12 feet long. Trailer is 40 feet long
Total of 6 gabions each 12 feet long plus a smaller 4 foot gabion = 40 feet
TOTAL WEIGHT
12,000 lbs. + 12,000 lbs. + 12,000 lbs. + 12,000 lbs. + 12,000 lbs. + 12,000 lbs. + 8,000 lbs.
= 80,000 pounds OR 40 TON WEIGHT of 1 TRAILER
One 40 - foot trailer will WEIGH 80,000 pounds
CHECK THE MATH (use the calculator link above)
THIS IS NO JOKE.
THAT'S VERY HEAVY. IT'S NEEDED TO STOP THE STORM SURGE.
YOU NEED 2 RTCH TO LIFT THE 40 TON TRAILER
RTCH (50 Ton Lifting Cappacity)
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2011/05/the-kalmar-rt240-rough-terrain-container-handler/
THE RIGGER
THE RIGGER HAS THE CAPACITY TO LIFT 50 TONS (100,000 pounds)
IT CAN LIFT THE GABION TRAILER WITH NO PROBLEM.
Gabion trailer Height will be 12 feet. Stacking 2 trailers in Height.
Two 2 rows deep of trailers. ENOUGH TO STOP CATEGORY 3 STORM SURGE FROM DESTORYING THE MUNICIPALITY
This is for a 5 mile temporary flood barrier wall.
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It's very easy to stack Flat Racks
That's 2 trailers in Height equal to 80 TONS. Dead weight its not moving.
Double defense. Two rows deep. Thats 160 tons. The storm surge is not moving these trailers.
Rocks do not float. Dead weight.
STORM SURGE HEIGHTS - HURRICANE SANDY
PAY ATTENTION TO THE AREAS IN GREEN.
Medium green 11 to 13 feet storm surge is the 2 trailers in height. We have this in our plan. OK.
Light green 13 to 15 feet storm surge. Staten Island
Two options: 1. either add another gabion trailer
OR simply customize and request to have each Gabion size at 4 feet in height instead of 3 feet. ADD EXTRA HEIGHT.
Remember if you customize and make the GABION 4 feet in height that will increase the weight. No problem the Rigger Truck can still lift the trailer.
At 4 feet that brings the trailer weight up to 86,000 pounds.
You’re adding 6,000 lbs more if you make the Gabion 4 feet in height.
CHECK THE MATH 12 feet length x 3 feet x 48 inches = 6.5 tons or 13,000 pounds
13,000 lbs + 13,000 lbs. +13,000 lbs. + 13,000 lbs. + 13,000 lbs. +13,000 lbs. + 8,000 lbs. = 86,0000 pounds or 43 tons.
Well within range of the lifting capacity for the Rigger Truck.
BOTTOM-LINE: Bigger storm surges require more height and more weight. It is needed to stop the bigger waves.
You can't battle a storm surge and save the community if you don't have the height and weight.
YOU NEED BOTH TO STOP THE STORM SURGE. HEIGHT and WEIGHT. It has to be a solid and strong defense. If not - it’s over.
Don't use soft coastal defense methods to battle the storm surge. You need strong hard coastal defense methods to protect your community.
Sand can't save a community. You need rocks, stones, GABIONS. Think about it.
2. ROAD TRAINS USING FLATBED TRAILERS with FLAT RACKS
ROAD TRAIN
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_train
CONTAINER TYPES
http://morethanshipping.com/which-container-type-should-i-use-for-my-cargo/
PLACING 1,200 FLAT RACK TRAILERS ALONG A 5 MILE BEACH AREA IS A VERY ACHIEVABLE GOAL.
YOU NEED TO PLAN OUT A ROUTE FOR THE TRUCKS THAT WILL BE STRICTLY RESERVED FOR TRUCK TRAFFIC.
Think carefully. Study the roads to the beach and to the container storage holding area. Remember, the shorter the distance the better.
AVOID FATIGUE - THE TRUCK DRIVERS WILL NEED
TO STAY ON SCHEDULE AND CHANGE CREWS
EVERY 4 HOURS.
THERE WILL BE PRESSURE ON THE FORKLIFT RIGGER TRUCK OPERATORS TO
GET THE TRUCKS UNLOADED and PLACED ON THE BEACH
THEY WILL NEED TO CHANGE AVOID FATIGUE and SWITCH CREWS EVERY 4 HOURS .
RIGGER OPERATOR each lifts 40 TONS. 
ROAD TRAIN OPERATORS HAULING 4 TRAILERS. This equals 160 TONS (40 tons x 4).
3. USE 40 ft collapsible flat rack shipping containers
Place the Gabions on Flat Racks
LOADING THE FLAT RACKS ONTO THE FLATBED TRAILER - FORKLIFT OPERATION
Study the flat rack and the openings. It is designed for easy lifting like a pallet.
The Gabions are setup on the flat rack trailers along coastline like this model.
Double row - 12 feet in height - strong enough to stop the storm surge.
Flat Racks Trailers lined up along the coast.
Temporary strong flood barrier that is strong enough to protect the community.
We stress the word TEMPORARY.
Temporary defined:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporary
Not all residents or tourist want permanent flood-barriers along the coastline.
Temporary Gabions are happy compromise for the residents and tourist.
Strong flood barrier. Not everybody likes permanent walls. The residents and tourist enjoy their view of the coastal line.
Let’s keep this beautiful view of the ocean
and also defend the coast with temporary flood barriers. GABIONS.
The view of the ocean increases real estate values. Think about it.
THIS IS WHAT YOUR AIMING TO BUILD
ALONG THE COAST LINE WITH THE GABIONS and FLAT RACKS
Temporary flood barrier.
5 miles long. 12 feet high. 2 rows deep.
The Flat Racks will be stacked tightly together to prevent the storm surge from flooding the community.
STOP THE STORM SURGE FROM DESTROYING YOUR COMMUNITY
TIMING IS EVERYTHING.
Remember, the 5 mile Gabion Wall Must Be Built in 24 Hour Period to Defend a Community from the Storm Surge during a Major Hurricane.
4. USE FLATBED TRUCKS for the ROAD TRAINS
Place the Gabions on Flat Racks onto Flatbed Trailers
RIGGER 50 ton capacity lifts the FLAT RACK ONTO THE FLAT BED.
5. TRANSPORT the GABION TRAILERS From TRAIN
Place the FLAT RACKS with Gabions placed on FLAT RAIL CARS.
The rail flats can travel long distances and SAFELY on land. Transported by Truck.
6. STORAGE SPACE and LAND FOR THE FLAT RACKS
What is the average time of a twenty foot container offload of a ship?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_average_time_a_twenty_foot_container_offload_of_a_ship
If possible - reserve room to store the 1,200 flat trailers with gabions.
Outdoor space at the edge of town. You only need to store 1,200 flat rack trailers.
Remember, all you need is a simple storage area to hold the 1,200 flat rack trailers.
YES YOU CAN AVOID THE GABION SEALIFT PLAN IF YOU CAN SUCCESSFULLY PUT TOGETHER A CONVOY OF TRUCKS, AVOID TRAFFIC, AND
GET BACK/FORTH TO THE COASTAL AREA FROM AN INTERNAL LAND AREA HOLDING THE CONTAINERS.
YEs it possible to avoid the Sealift and do it strictly by land. But this will require planning out route strictly for the road train convey.
It will require a large enough storage area for holding the 1,200 FLAT RACK TRAILERS with Gabions.
With the American Truck Convoy plan:
We avoided the dangers of the ocean and the early stages of the hurricane with a sealift. No US Marines or US Navy personnel at risk.
We avoided the use of Roll on/Roll off ships. No international ships at risk.
We avoided the use platoon bridges. No US Marines or US Navy personnel at risk.
Trade off - certain roads will need to reserve for the trucks. Timing is everything. AVOID TRAFFIC.
KEY: THE TRUCK CONVOY MUST AVOID TRAFFIC PROBLEMS.
This plan can't work if the trucks are stuck in traffic. Keep moving.
Not all shore residents need the Hurricane Sandy federal buyout program. Nor do the shore residents of New York and New Jersey need to leave their communities. Bottom-line. Protect the coast with temporary pre-filled gabions. It works. The Europeans use gabions to stop major flooding in their communities. It works. Remember, it’s more durable and stronger then sand. The Europeans have the edge in flood control methods in protecting their towns from storm surge. As Americans we need to learn how stop the storm surge from destroying our communities. Gabions work!
Let’s talk about rebuilding our communities and defending the coast. There is no need for the lifelong residents to leave their communities. Stay and rebuild. Think about this. Why not invest in a major capital project for the coastal defense of New York and New Jersey? Having permanent flood barriers between Sandy Hook and the Rockaways would certainly be a wise investment for our coastal defenses. Think about it.
Right now, there is NO major flood barrier projects planned to defend the coastal line.
Instead we hear all this talk about the federal buyout plan. The objective is to get some coastal residents to move out and not rebuild within certain areas of community. They should stay and rebuild. Remember, it’ their community. They deserve to stay and rebuild. Think about this.
As a community - you want save the tax-payers money across America. Buyouts cost taxpayer’s big money.
As a community - you want maintain your tax base and NOT lose your coastal population. Buyouts will force you to lose the community tax base.
New Orleans received the proper coastal defenses to stop the storm surge. New Orleans now has a world class flood barrier system capable of protecting the City from a Category 5 storm surge.
New York and New Jersey have yet to see a serious capital project plan to stop the storm surge. Remember, New York City is a world class international city on the map.
London has flood barriers, not New York City. New Orleans has flood barriers, not New York City.
NYC is the financial capitol of America, yet there are no flood barriers in place to stop the flood waters from entering the City.
New Bedford, Massachusetts found an inexpensive way to defend their coastline from the storm surge.
Remember, the Gabions would have to be placed directly in the area close to the storm surge.
That means near the coastline,
along the roads directly near the shoreline,
and directly in front of the boardwalks.
The objective to create a temporary tight flood barrier that will stop the storm surge from destroying the community.
Look at the map and videos below. This will give you a general idea of the areas that need Pre-filled Gabions.
The Pre-filled Gabions definitely could have protected these communities from the storm surge in many of these areas along the coastline of New York and New Jersey.
Prefilled Gabions 2 deep and stacked 4 high
Sack Gabion
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Montage des gabions
Gabion In Action - Holding back water
TEAMWORK - In A 24 Hour period a 16 foot high Gabion wall (2 deep) can be constructed spanning 5 miles. Remember, the goal is have a temporary flood barrier strong enough to stop the storm surge from destroying the entire community.
It’s worth the time and effort and when you consider Hurricane Sandy storm surge was the 2nd costliest storm in US history. $75 Billion Dollars in Damages.
The New York - New Jersey coastline had very little defense to stop this monster storm surge from Hurricane Sandy.
