How to Design With Wire Mesh
2/18/2012
Wire mesh has three forms: welded mesh, chicken wire and hardware cloth. Welded wire mesh is formed from straight lengths of wire that are welded together to form a net. Chicken wire has a hexagonal pattern with a twisted side at the top and bottom of each hexagon. Hardware cloth is soldered at the joints. It has a unique compromise between strength, flexibility and durability. Welded wire mesh is the strongest and most capable of bearing weight, but is also the least flexible. You can choose materials depend on this character. There are some steps of how to design with wire mesh, follow these steps and try to design with wire mesh by yourself. 1. Firstly, check the wire mesh, it is typically measured in three dimensions: the size of the holes in the mesh, the thickness or gauge of the wire, and the wire's weight. High gauge, thinner, wire will have more flexibility and may be able to maintain its shape under compression, while low gauge wire is strong and rigid. 2. Put on thick gloves and safety goggles. Handle sample wire mesh panels to test the flexibility and work out the possible angles and positions of the mesh. Sketch the structure. Annotate the drawing so it's clear what type of mesh you'll use for each component. 3. Roll out a section of wire mesh and lay it on the ground. Cut through the mesh one section at a time. Bend the cut ends of wire over with pliers, this process will prevent injury during handling. Align the panels according to your design. Look for gaps that can lead to structural weakness and instability.
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