A Hand-Book of Design: Containing Tables, Standards and Useful Information Appertaining to the "Steelcrete" System of Reinforced Concrete (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Consolidated Expanded Metal Companies

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260203769 ISBN 13: 9780260203762

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Discover the trusted reinforcement for concrete systems.

This practical handbook explains the Steelcrete Expanded Metal mesh, its cold‑drawn manufacturing process, and how this unique reinforcement performs in real projects. Learn how it differs from imitations and why engineers favor its uniform quality, high elastic limit, and strong bond with concrete. The book also outlines design considerations, installation benefits, and the practical data behind its use in sewer and culvert work.

Inside you’ll find a clear explanation of the material’s distinctive features, how they translate into safer, faster construction, and the kinds of results that have earned it wide professional endorsement. The text covers practical design guidance, bedding and loading considerations for pipes and sewers, and the role of testing and specification in ensuring reliable performance. It presents a pragmatic view of field use, backed by tables and referenced studies, without promising outcomes beyond proven engineering principles.

• What makes Steelcrete mesh unique: cold drawing, high elastic limit, and mesh stability
• How the material bonds with concrete and distributes reinforcement precisely where needed
• Guidance on bedding, loading, and practical installation for sewers and culverts
• Data, tests, and design tables to inform safe, efficient use

Ideal for engineers, contractors, and inspectors seeking a historically proven reinforcement method for reinforced concrete projects.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260203769
• ISBN 13: 9780260203762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 178