Welded Wire Fabric Concrete Reinforcement

6 x 6 w4 x w4.

Welded wire fabric concrete reinforcement.

As a licensed concrete and brick mason in the city of chicago i m often asked what the difference is between fiber mesh and wwf welded wire fabric when giving estimates. Exact w number size for 2 gauge is w5 4. Welded wire fabric properties for reinforced concrete. By w number by steel wire gauge longit.

Welded wire also know as remesh or reinforcement mesh is used to increases the tensile strength of concrete slab. What first must be understood is the function of synthetic fibers and welded wire fabric. Can fiber reinforcing replace welded wire fabric in concrete slabs. Weight lb 100 ft 2 6 x 6 w2 9 x w2 9.

My first response to home owners is turn and run from any contractor who tells you all you need is fiber mesh because it s stronger than wwf. Concrete reinforcement style designation steel area weight new designation old designation sq. I advise welded wire fabric 6x6x10x10 mesh 6 x6 pattern with 10 gauge wire both directions low slump concrete which means poured pretty dry not a lot of water mixed in 3 000 psi concrete air entrained little air bubbles in the cured concrete allowing water freeze expansion to fill the air bubbles instead of expanding inside. The structural behaviour of welded wire fabric is the same as that of hysd bars or plain mild steel bars.

Advantages of welded wire fabric in concrete 1. David simpson p e secb. Welded wire reinforcing mesh is made from steel wire welded together in a square grid pattern. Mesh rolls are an economical way to provide concrete reinforcement for a larger slab project.

4 x 4 w2 1 x w2 1. The higher strength is due to the characteristic strength of welded wires. Ca prop 65 pdf. Rolls 6x6 w1 4x 1 4 6x6 10x10.

Astm a 185 m55 steel welded wire reinforcement plain for concrete astm a 496 m225 steel wire deformed for concrete reinforcement astm a 497 m221 steel welded wire reinforcement deformed for concrete this tech fact may be inserted in the wri structural detailing manual section 2 and will be updated as manufacturing capabilities are. Common stock styles of welded wire fabric exact w number size for 8 gauge is w2 1. Welded reinforcement concrete mesh is one heavy type welded wire mesh products widely used in concrete construction and buildings. Wires for welded wire reinforcement smooth wire astm a185 style designation.

Get free shipping on qualified rebar remesh or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Cracks in concrete reinforcing products or soft ground is used for the purpose of reinforcing the foundation. Welded reinforcement concrete mesh. When concrete is first placed moisture will evaporate from the surface.