Mesh for reinforcement of concrete slabs-on-ground
- Valid from
- 1/02/2016
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Information type
- Guidelines,
- Format
- Website,
Description
Designers must specify Grade 500E reinforcing mesh when designing to B1/AS1. Grade 500E reinforcing mesh, specified in the latest version of Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 for the reinforcement of concrete slabs-on-ground, is widely available.
B1/AS1 requires that concrete slabs-on-ground, constructed to NZS 3604:2011 on good ground, be reinforced with a minimum of 2.27 kg/m2 of Grade 500E reinforcing mesh.
The mesh must conform to AS/NZS 4671.
Scope
This guidance includes:
- Changes made because of Canterbury earthquakes
- Working with industry