welded wire mesh panel is a prefabricated reinforcement consisting of parallel series of highstrength, cold-drawn or cold-rolled wire welded together in square or rectangular grids. Each wire intersection iselectrically resistance-welded by a continuous automatic welder. Plain wires, deformed wires or a combinationof both may be used in welded mesh plate. Welded plain wire reinforcement bonds to concrete by the positive mechanicalanchorage at each welded wire intersection. Concrete structures are being successfully and economicallyreinforced with high-strength, uniformly distributed wires in welded mesh Plate. The smaller diameter, closely spaced wires of welded mesh plate provide more uniform stress distribution and more effective crack control in slabs and walls. The welded cross wires hold the reinforcement in the proper position, uniformly spaced. The ease and speed with which welded mesh plate can be handled and installed considerably reduces placing time, resulting in reduced cost.Reduced construction time is of particular benefit to the owner by affording earlier occupancy and reducing total(project) cost. The presentation will cover fabrication, various applications and advantages of welded mesh plate inreinforced concrete structures. The presentation will be followed by an open discussion session.
