Designation: A 810 – 94

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Standard Specification for

Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Pipe Winding Mesh1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A 810; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 5. Materials
1.1 This specification covers various designs of woven or 5.1 The steel may be made by any commercially accepted
welded zinc-coated wire mesh, galvanized before fabrication, steelmaking process.
to be used as reinforcement for the concrete applied in the 5.1.1 The base metal shall be a steel having composition to
manufacture of negative buoyancy pipe needed for laying pipe permit drawing to a finished size and also to ensure freedom
in marshes or in water. The mesh is also used as reinforcement from zinc flaking during weaving or welding into mesh.
for concrete applied to pipe as a bendable or nonbendable 5.1.2 Wire for Welded and Woven Mesh:
mechanical protective coating when laying pipe in a harsh 5.1.2.1 Welded Mesh—Before welding the galvanized wire
environment. shall have a minimum tensile strength of 70 000 psi (483 MPa),
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 5.1.2.2 Woven Mesh—Before weaving the galvanized wire
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for shall have a maximum tensile strength of 75 000 psi (515
information only. MPa),
5.2 Slab zinc used for the coating shall be any grade of zinc
2. Referenced Documents conforming to Specification B 6.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 90 Test Method for Weight (Mass) of Coating on Iron and 6. Manufacture
Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings2 6.1 Hexagonal Woven Mesh—This fabric is manufactured
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing by twisting wires to form a series of openings, hexagonal in
of Steel Products3 shape, as specified in Table 1 and Fig. 1. One of the edges of
A 902 Terminology Relating to Metallic Coated Steel Prod- the fabric shall be constructed to include a selvage wire. In
ucts2 addition to those specified in Table 1 and Fig. 1, other styles
B 6 Specification for Zinc4 (width and line wire configurations) are available to suit the
purchaser’s requirements. Additional reinforcing wires may be
3. Terminology woven into the mesh upon request.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this speci- 6.2 Welded Mesh—This fabric is manufactured by welding
fication, see Terminology A 902. a series of parallel longitudinal wires to transverse wires to
form rectangular openings and may or may not be crimped, as
4. Ordering Information specified in Table 2 and Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. In addition to those
4.1 Orders for zinc-coated steel pipe winding mesh under specified in Table 2 and Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, other styles (width
this specification should include the following information: and line wire configurations) are available to suit the purchas-
4.1.1 Quantity (number of rolls), er’s requirements.
4.1.2 Width and length of rolls,
4.1.3 Type of fabric (hexagonal mesh or welded mesh), 7. Coating Requirements
4.1.4 Wire size (see Table 1 and Table 2), 7.1 The weight of zinc coating shall be in accordance with
4.1.5 Design number (see Table 1 and Table 2), the values prescribed in Table 3.
4.1.6 Mesh dimensions for welded mesh (see 8.1), 7.2 Slight burning of the zinc coating at welded intersec-
4.1.7 Packaging, and tions of welded mesh shall not be cause for rejection.
4.1.8 ASTM designation and year of issue.
8. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee A-5 on 8.1 Width of Fabric—Hexagonal mesh fabric is usually
Metallic-Coated Iron and Steel Productsand is the direct responsibility of Subcom- available in 71⁄2-in. (190-mm) width. Welded mesh fabric,
mittee A05.12on Wire Specifications. crimped, is usually available in 7-in. (178-mm) width having a
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 1994. Published April 1994. Originally
published as A 810 – 83. Last previous edition A 810 – 88.
maximum width of 71⁄2 in. (190 mm) including crimp. Non-
2
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06. crimped welded mesh fabric is usually available in 8-in.
3
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03. (203-mm) width. Other widths of woven and welded fabrics
4
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.04.

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TABLE 1 Standard Sizes and Constructions For Woven Hexagonal Mesh

Nominal Diameter of Nominal Cross Sectional Nominal Cross Sectional Area

Nominal Width,
Design Numbers Zinc-Coated Wire, Area Per Nominal Width, Per Foot (Meter) of Width,
in. (mm)
in. (mm) in.2(mm2)A in.2(mm2)AB
107 ⁄
12 3 1 ⁄ 3 17
12 7 1⁄2 (190) 0.054 (1.37) 0.0252 (16.26) 0.0430 (91.02)
207 ⁄
12 3 1 ⁄ 3 1718C
12 7 1⁄2 (190) 0.054 (1.37)/0.048 (1.22) 0.0270 (17.42) 0.0489 (103.51)
307 1⁄2 3 1 1⁄2 3 1718D 7 1⁄2 (190) 0.054 (1.37)/0.048 (1.22) 0.0287 (18.52) 0.0519 (109.86)
507 1⁄2 3 1 1⁄2 3 1718E 7 1⁄2 (190) 0.054 (1.37)/0.048 (1.22) 0.0323 (20.84) 0.0580 (122.77)
514 1⁄4 3 1 1⁄2 3 1718F 14 1⁄4(362) 0.054 (1.37)/0.048 (1.22) 0.0529 (34.13) 0.0475 (100.55)
A
Based on nominal diameter.
B
Includes minimum 1⁄2-in. (12.70-mm) lap of mesh as applied.
C
Plus 0.048 in. (1.22 mm) line wire placed 41⁄2in. (114.30 mm) from selvage.
D
Plus 0.048 in. (1.22 mm) line wires placed 3 in. (76.20 mm) and 6 in. (152.40 mm) from selvage.
E
Plus 0.048 in. (1.22 mm) line wires placed 11⁄2 in. (38.10 mm), 3 in. (76.20 mm), 41⁄2 in. (114.30 mm), and 6 in. (152.40 mm) from selvage.
F
Plus 0.048 in. (1.22 mm) line wires placed 3 in. (76.20 mm), 6 in. (152.40 mm), 9 in. (228.60 mm), and 12 in. (304.80 mm) from selvage.

TABLE 2 Standard Sizes and Constructions For Welded Wire Mesh

Nominal Diameter of Zinc-Coated Wire, Nominal Cross Sectional Area Per Nominal Cross Sectional Area per Foot
Design Numbers
in. (mm) Nominal Width, in.2(mm2)A (Meter) of Width, in.2(mm2)AB
Crimped (all 7 1⁄2 in. (190.5 mm) wide including crimp)
1.50 3 1.50 0.059 (1.50)/0.059 (1.50) 0.0219 (14.13) 0.0373 (78.96)
1.60 3 1.60 0.063 (1.60)/0.063 (1.60) 0.0249 (16.06) 0.0426 (90.17)
2.00 3 1.60 0.079 (2.00)/0.063 (1.60) 0.0392 (25.29) 0.0669 (141.61)
2.00 3 2.00 0.079 (2.00)/0.079 (2.00) 0.0392 (25.29) 0.0669 (141.61)
2.50 3 2.00 0.098 (2.50)/0.079 (2.00) 0.0603 (38.90) 0.1030 (218.03)
3.00 3 2.00 0.118 (3.00)/0.079 (2.00) 0.0875 (56.45) 0.1493 (316.03)
Noncrimped (all 8 in. (203.20 mm) wide)
14 3 14 0.080 (2.03)/0.080 (2.03) 0.0452 (29.16) 0.0694 (146.90)
A
Based upon nominal diameter.
B
Includes minimum 1⁄2-in. (12.70-mm) lap of mesh as applied.

FIG. 1 Hexagonal Mesh (Design 1071⁄2 3 11⁄23 17)

are available. Nominal width of fabric shall be as agreed upon

between the purchaser and manufacturer.
8.2 Length of Roll—Nominal length of rolls shall be as FIG. 2 Welded Mesh (Crimped)
agreed upon between the purchaser and manufacturer.
8.3 Mesh Size—Standard openings for hexagonal mesh 8.4.1.2 Welded Mesh—Actual width between outer wires
shall be 1 1⁄2 in. (38 mm) center to center between parallel sides shall not be more than 13⁄64 in. (5 mm) under the specified
of the opening as shown in Fig. 1. Standard openings for width.
welded mesh (see Table 4) shall be 1 in. (25 mm) center to 8.4.2 Length—Actual length shall be ordered length −0,
center between longitudinal wires, with transverse wires +3 %.
spaced 21⁄2 in. (64 mm), 25⁄8 in. (67 mm), 35⁄8 in. (92 mm) or 8.4.3 Mesh Size:
as agreed upon between the purchaser and manufacturer. 8.4.3.1 For hexagonal mesh, the tolerance shall be 61⁄8 in.
8.4 Tolerances: (63.2 mm).
8.4.1 Width: 8.4.3.2 Welded mesh size tolerances shall be in accordance
8.4.1.1 Hexagonal Mesh—Actual width between outer with Table 4.
wires shall not be more than 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) under the specified 8.4.4 Wire Size:
width. 8.4.4.1 Permissible variation of the nominal diameter of

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number of test specimens will vary with the quality control
procedures and facilities of each manufacturer.
9.2 Determine the weight of zinc coatings by the stripping
test in accordance with Test Method A 90.
9.2.1 For wire tested before fabrication, the minimum test
specimen length shall be 24 in. (600 mm).
9.2.2 For wire tested after fabrication, cut short lengths of
wire from between twists or welds, such that the total length
equals at least 24 in. (600 mm).
9.3 Tensile testing shall be as described in Test Methods and
FIG. 3 Welded Mesh (Noncrimped)
Definitions A 370.
TABLE 3 Minimum Weight of Coatings—(Galvanized) Wire for 10. Retests and Rejection
Pipe Winding Mesh
10.1 Should one or more of the samples fail to show
Nominal Diameter of Zinc-Coated Minimum Weight of Coating oz/ft2
compliance with any of the requirements of this specification,
Wire, in. (mm) (g/m2) of Uncoated Wire Surface the lot shall be subjected to retest.
0.118 (3.00) 0.30 (92) 10.2 Retesting of the lot shall be on the basis of a sampling
0.098 (2.50) 0.28 (85) frequency of one sample for each 50 rolls. If any sample fails
0.079 (2.00) 0.23 (73)
0.063 (1.60) 0.20 (61)
to show compliance with the requirements of this specification,
0.059 (1.60) 0.20 (61) the entire lot shall be rejected.
0.034 (1.37) 0.13 (46)
0.048 (1.22) 0.13 (46) 11. Inspection
11.1 The manufacturer shall afford the inspector represent-
TABLE 4 Welded Mesh Sizes and Tolerances ing the purchaser all reasonable facilities to satisfy the inspec-
Note 1— Mesh sizes are measured from center to center and always tor that the material is being furnished in accordance with this
indicated by two figures, L 3 S, where L = the distance between the specification. All tests and inspections shall be made at the
longitudinal wires, in. (mm). place of manufacture before shipment, unless otherwise speci-
Note 2— Crimp depth 1⁄2 in. (12.7 mm), tolerance 61⁄10 in. (2.5 mm). fied, and be conducted so as not to interfere unnecessarily with
the operation of the works.
Nominal Mesh Size, L 3 S, in. (mm) Tolerance, L 3 S, in. (mm)
Crimped Style, where S = the distance between the transverse wires after 12. Certification
crimping, in. (mm)
1 (25.4) 3 2 5⁄8 (67) 6 5⁄64 (2) 3 6 13⁄64 (5)
12.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the
1 (25.4) 3 3 5⁄8 (92) 6 5⁄64 (2) 3 6 13⁄64 (5) purchaser shall be furnished certification that the samples
Noncrimped Style, where S = the distance between the transverse wires, in. representing each lot have been either tested or inspected as
(mm)
1 (25.4) 3 2 1⁄2 (63) 6 5⁄64(2) 3 6 13⁄64 (5)
directed in this specification and that the requirements have
been met. When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
report of the test results shall be furnished.
wire as listed in Table 3 shall be as follows:
13. Packaging, Marking, and Loading
0.118 in. (3.00 mm) to 0.079 in. (2.00 mm) 6 0.003 in. (0.08 mm)
0.063 in. (1.60 mm) to 0.048 in. (1.22 mm) 6 0.002 in. (0.05 mm) 13.1 Packaging will be based on negotiations between the
purchaser and the manufacturer. Banding or strapping with or
9. Sampling and Testing without pallets represents a common form of package.
9.1 For test purposes, one sample shall be taken from one 13.2 A tag shall be securely attached to each bundle and
roll selected at random from each 200 rolls or fraction thereof. should be marked with the Design Number, wire sizes, ASTM
9.1.1 Development of cross-sectional area data shall come designation, and name or mark of manufacturer.
from these samples.
9.1.2 Because of the distortion inherent in the manufactur- 14. Keywords
ing of the mesh, it is normal to test for coating weight and 14.1 concrete reinforcement; mesh (for pipe/tube); steel
tensile compliance on samples of wire before fabrication. The wire; zinc-coated galvanized

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