Reinforcing Mesh

RM-01: Reinforcing mesh sheets

Reinforcing Mesh is used for the reinforcement of concrete, is manufactured to SANS 1024:2006 and to other international standard specifications.

Features:

• Reinforcing Mesh mats are the most commonly used form of prefabricated reinforcement and is particularly suitable for flat slab construction and concrete surface beds. Other designed applications include: 
  • Retaining and shear walls;
  • Beams and columns;
  • Concrete paving overlays;
  • Precast concrete elements;
  • Buildings project;
  • Swimming pool and gunite construction.
• Reinforcing Mesh mats can be detailed as either flat or bent sheets, depending on the job requirements.
• Reinforcing Mesh reinforcement considerably reduces construction time.
• SANS 1024:2006 designated fabric mats are standard welded reinforcement mats and can be scheduled simply by reference to the fabric type, sheet dimensions and bending shape codes (The reference is the nominal mass of the fabric in kg/m2 × 100).
• The cold-rolled deformed wire used in welded mesh fabric has a characteristic strength (0.2% proof stress) a minimum of 485 MPa compared to 450 MPa for high tensile rebar. Fabric may be used at higher stresses than high tensile rebar resulting in a material saving of up to 8%.

Important design criteria

RM-02: Reinforcing mesh in rolls

Placing of Fabric

In order to obtain the best results when using fabric reinforcement, special care must be taken to ensure that the mesh is positioned and maintained at the correct depth after the concrete pour. This can be done by using stools or plastic or concrete spacers. Another option is to place the fabric on poured concrete that has been leveled to the desired reinforcement depth. After placing the mesh the concrete can be topped up to the specified overall slab thickness.

Ideally fabric must be located 50 mm from the top of the slab and where bottom steel is required, it must also be supported 50 mm above the substrate.

RM-03: Precast reinforcing mesh in a foundation

Lapping of Fabric Mats

It is recommended that in calculating the lap requirement for surface bed welded mesh fabric reinforcement that the formula shall be 25 × diameter + 150 mm or 300 mm, whichever is the greatest.

Quality

The Reinforcing Mesh is manufactured under strict quality controls with all standards conforming to SANS 1024:2006 standard specifications and tolerances and carries the certification mark.

RM-04: Galvanized reinforcing mesh.

RM-05: Reinforcing mesh with uniform square holes.

RM-06: Reinforcing mesh is packed with metal belt.

RM-07: Reinforcing mesh is placed on wooden pallet in workshop