Expanded Metal Strength

Numerous gauges opening sizes and sheet sizes provide endless options that will.

Expanded metal strength.

Our expanded metal sheet is available in many sizes openings and material types. An analytical expression for the ultimate strength of expanded metal panels subjected to shear loading was developed herein. Expanded sheet metal is available in standard raised or flattened diamond patterns in a variety of gauges opening sizes and sheet sizes. Expanded metal grating and catwalk grating are also part of our vast in stock selection.

Expanded metal is stronger than an equivalent weight of wire mesh such as chicken wire because the material is flattened allowing the metal to stay in one piece the other benefit to expanded metal is that the metal is never completely cut and reconnected allowing the material to retain its strength. The strands and bonds of the diamond shaped trusses add strength and rigidity. A simple model was developed using basic solid mechanics. Our expanded metal is the most practical and economic way to ensure strength of material and safety for all.

Expanded metal has been stretched rather than punched reducing scrap metal waste. Direct metals offers expanded metal materials such as aluminum carbon steel galvanized steel or stainless steel. Expanded metal is supplied in a standard raised diamond pattern or a flattened variety and materials include aluminum carbon steel galvanized steel and stainless steel. The weight per square foot and the shape of the diamond pattern determine the load capacity of the grating.

The main considerations when using expanded metal will be the chosen thickness and strand dimensions weight and structural design requirements. Expanded metal grating allows snow water and oil to drain off easily making a practical yet economical way to assure strength and safety in a walking surface. Carbon steel expanded metal is a sheet that has been slit and stretched into a solid non raveling mesh with diamond shaped openings. Direct metals is an expanded metal supplier of versatile and economical expanded metal that is made from a high quality metal sheet.