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Ductile N Grade Mesh

Ductile N Grade Mesh

Ductile N Grade Mesh

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thread507-285451: AS3600 Mesh in Suspended Slabs

Following on from the thread above - it seems now ductile mesh can be readily made.

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Are people starting to use this? Never liked L grade mesh in suspended slabs due to the loss of ductility.

Reason I started looking, is because I have a 500-300 thick transfer plate and am looking for a typical top mat to satisfy the WH&S guidelines of a 200x200 grid for the top layer on slabs thicker than 300mm.

Go with the mesh or the mat of N12-200? Keeping in mind they are now both ductile.

RE: Ductile N Grade Mesh

I don't know the answer to your question but I'm curious about the 200x200 grid. Is that to keep workers from falling through?

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: Ductile N Grade Mesh

(OP)
Indeed.

And 300mm is roughly the height of concreting gum boots, any higher and concrete would spill into your boots. This could be a tall tale from my boss though.

RE: Ductile N Grade Mesh

(OP)
Anyone?

RE: Ductile N Grade Mesh

Trenno,

Yes, apparently one supplier in Australia has N class mesh from what I have ben told. You can get Class E in NZ!

If you are simply using it to provide the 200*200 for WH&S and it is not being relied on for ultimate strength, then there would be no problem with using Class L mesh.

Not sure about the gumboots but 200*200 is much safer to walk on than 300*300, much easier on the shins for us clumsy people.

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