Mesh reinforcement is the method of using
metal wire material that has been welded to it as a reinforcement for
structural concrete elements like walls and slabs. Reinforcing mesh is typically
produced in flat sheets and has a rectangular or square grid pattern.
Mesh reinforcement is an important multipurpose
reinforcement product, being widely used for a variety of applications. It is primarily
used as reinforcing fabric in concrete slabs; being immersed in concrete and
vastly increasing the structural strength of construction.
What
is the use of mesh reinforcement?
The main reason to use mesh reinforcement is
exactly what the name suggests, to reinforce the structural integrity of
concrete to improve malleable strength and prevent cracks. Plain concrete
itself is a good structural material but it needs mesh reinforcement so that it
can survive the various pressures caused by external elements and forces such
as winds, vibrations caused by earthquakes, and others.
Different types of mesh reinforcement
·
Square mesh - is a general-purpose
mesh used for reinforcing flat concrete elements such as floor slabs and walls.
Square mesh is often ribbed to ensure a strong fusion with the concrete.
·
Rectangular mesh - is used
in concrete walls and slabs when additional strength is required in a chosen
direction.
·
Trench mesh – is a thin,
long strip of steel often used to reinforce the beams and footings of
residential and commercial buildings and also used as a reinforcing material in
concrete footings for trenches, paths, or other narrow spaces. They work
particularly well underneath building foundations, preventing any significant
movement that might damage the entire structure.
·
Ute Mesh - is a multipurpose
steel reinforcing mesh suitable for reinforcing general concrete pavement applications.
This ribbed mesh can be safely and legally transported on small trucks and is also
perfectly sized to be carried without any risk of injury.
·
Ribbed Mesh - The bars used
in this kind of mesh have been ribbed to improve bonding with concrete and
provide superior crack prevention. A ribbed profile can be applied to any style
and shape of the mesh, from square to the trench, and it is the most common
method of steel bar manufacturing currently used.
Advantages
of using mesh reinforcement;
·
Mesh reinforcement enhances
the crack resistance of concrete and helps to reduce the amount and size of
cracks in concrete slabs and walls.
·
Using mesh reinforcement
significantly improves the quality of reinforcement engineering. It naturally
strengthens a concrete foundation as it helps maintain strength and structure
as the concrete hardens.
·
Mesh reinforcement helps a
structure maintain its integrity all through the years as it offers more
stability and support for the weight of the structure.
·
The proper use of mesh
reinforcement helps in the smooth and effective distribution of the load and
considerably increases construction speed.
·
Using mesh reinforcement in
the construction improved structural fire resistance.
·
Mesh reinforcement added tensile
strength to the concrete and helps reduce engineering costs.
Using mesh reinforcement in your
construction project will give you peace of mind knowing that your concrete has
the additional tensile strength to prevent cracking.
