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What is wire mesh? 5 important facts you should know before using it.
In construction work, choosing quality construction materials that are appropriate for the job is extremely important. One of the most popular materials today is "Wire mesh" Steel grating used to reinforce concrete
This article will introduce you to "wire mesh", an important material in construction.
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What is wire mesh?
Wire mesh It is a steel grating made from wire.Cold rolled steel They are welded together into sheets and come in various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses. They are commonly used to reinforce concrete in various types of construction work.
Types of wire mesh
Wire mesh can be divided into two main types as follows:
- Round wire mesh: Made from wireround steel It has a smooth appearance, suitable for general work such as concrete floors and walls.
- Ribbed wire mesh: Made from wiredeformed bar It has a raised shape and is suitable for work requiring high tensile strength, such as roads and bridge floors.
Size of wire mesh
Wire mesh comes in various sizes, specified in terms of wire diameter and mesh aperture size.
The first number refers to the diameter of the wire (in millimeters).
The second number refers to the spacing between the grids (in centimeters).
Example: Wire mesh size D6@15 Refers to round wire mesh, diameter 6 mm., with a grid spacing of 15 cm. However, in the construction industry in Thailand, it is more common to call the numbers with mm., such as: 6 mm @ 15 cm.
Examples of commonly used wire mesh sizes include:
Advantages of using wire mesh
- Add tensile strength to concrete: Wire mesh helps to withstand the tensile forces in the concrete, making the structure strong and durable.
- Easy to install: Wire mesh is lightweight, easy to install, saves time and labor.
- Reduce cracking: Wire mesh helps distribute force in concrete, reducing cracking.
- Good adhesion to concrete: Wire mesh has a rough surface texture that helps it adhere well to concrete.
- Versatile: Wire mesh can be used in a wide variety of construction projects.
5 important things you should know before using wire mesh
1. Choose the appropriate size of wire mesh for the job: The wire diameter and the mesh size should be selected to suit the application.
2. Choose the appropriate type of wire mesh: Select typecircle lineFor general work or typeSugarcaneFor high tensile work
3. Check the standards: Choose to buy standard wire mesh. TIS 737-2006
4. Calculate the amount of wire mesh used: Calculate the amount of wire mesh to be used sufficiently for the application.
5. How to install wire mesh: Learn and understand how to properly install wire mesh.
Example of wire mesh usage
- Concrete floor
- concrete wall
- road
- bridge floor
- beam
- pole
- Drainage pipe
- Precast work
Size of wire mesh and type of application
Wire mesh size | Type of work |
General flooring, building floors | |
Floors, garage floors, parking lots, factory floors | |
Road, bridge floor, concrete wall | |
Roads, bridge decks, concrete walls, heavy-duty works | |
Roads, bridge decks, concrete walls, extra heavy load-bearing works |
Calculation
Wire mesh is an important construction material that helps increase the strength and durability of the structure. It is suitable for various types of construction work.
Selecting the right wire mesh and installing it correctly will ensure a strong, safe, and long-lasting structure.
Wire mesh is a steel mesh made from cold rolled steel wires welded together into a sheet. It comes in various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses and is commonly used to reinforce concrete in various types of construction work.
Wire mesh is divided into two main types:
- Round wire mesh: Made from smooth round steel wire, suitable for general work such as concrete floors and walls.
- Ribbed wire mesh: Made from ribbed steel wire, suitable for applications requiring high tensile strength, such as roads and bridge floors.
Wire mesh sizes are specified in terms of wire diameter and mesh aperture size.
- First number Refers to the diameter of the wire (in millimeters).
- The second number Refers to the distance between the grids (in centimeters).
Example: Wire mesh size D6@15 Refers to round wire mesh, diameter 6 mm., grid spacing 15 cm.
- Add tensile strength to concrete
- Easy to install
- Reduce cracking
- Good adhesion to concrete
- Versatile
- Concrete floor
- concrete wall
- road
- bridge floor
- beam
- pole
- Drainage pipe
- Precast work
- General flooring, building floors: 3 mm @ 10 cm
- Floors of houses, garage floors, parking lots, factory floors: 4 mm @ 15 cm.
- Roads, bridge floors, concrete walls: 6 mm @ 15 cm.
- Roads, bridge decks, concrete walls, heavy-duty works: 7 mm @ 20 cm.
- Roads, bridge decks, concrete walls, extra heavy load bearing works: 10 mm @ 20 cm
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