A self-furring welded wire mesh for reinforcing generally planar concrete and stucco structures is formed of a matrix of longitudinally and transversely extending wires disposed about a first common plane and welded together at their intersections. A selected plurality of the longitudinally extending wires each define a plurality of generally V-shaped spacing furrs therein extending generally perpendicular to the first plane with the bottoms of the furrs being disposed in a second plane spaced from the first plane a distance substantially equal to one-half of the predetermined thickness of the concrete panel. The spacing furrs in the selected longitudinally extending wires are located so as to be longitudinally and transversely staggered along the mesh. The spacing furrs are formed by pushing portions of the selected longitudinal wire perpendicular to the axis of the wires while holding an upstream portion thereof in a fixed disposition so as to form these without damaging or thinning the wires along the spacing furrs.

A self-furring welded wire mesh for reinforcing generally planar concrete and stucco structures is formed of a matrix of longitudinally and transversely extending wires disposed about a first common plane and welded together at their intersections. A selected plurality of the longitudinally extending wires each define a plurality of generally V-shaped spacing furrs therein extending generally perpendicular to the first plane with the bottoms of the furrs being disposed in a second plane spaced from the first plane a distance substantially equal to one-half of the predetermined thickness of the concrete panel. The spacing furrs in the selected longitudinally extending wires are located so as to be longitudinally and transversely staggered along the mesh. The spacing furrs are formed by pushing portions of the selected longitudinal wire perpendicular to the axis of the wires while holding an upstream portion thereof in a fixed disposition so as to form these without damaging or thinning the wires along the spacing furrs.

Improved tilt-up and pre-cast constructions panels and methods for providing the same are disclosed. In some implementations, multi-layered construction panels are provided, were such panels include one or more panel cores. In some cases, the panel core includes a first core body having a first slab of insulating material and a first portion of a grid body, and a second core body having a second slab of insulating material and a second portion of a grid body. In some cases, outside layers of concrete are disposed next to the slabs of insulating material, and a concrete core is disposed between the slabs of insulating material. In some cases, the grid body includes a first outside plane grid mat, a second outside plane grid mat, and an inside plane grid mat, each of which is (in some iterations) embedded in one or more layers of concrete.

Improved tilt-up and pre-cast constructions panels and methods for providing the same are disclosed. In some implementations, multi-layered construction panels are provided, were such panels include one or more panel cores. In some cases, the panel core includes a first core body having a first slab of insulating material and a first portion of a grid body, and a second core body having a second slab of insulating material and a second portion of a grid body. In some cases, outside layers of concrete are disposed next to the slabs of insulating material, and a concrete core is disposed between the slabs of insulating material. In some cases, the grid body includes a first outside plane grid mat, a second outside plane grid mat, and an inside plane grid mat, each of which is (in some iterations) embedded in one or more layers of concrete.

A reinforced composite product of concrete (14) reinforced by reinforcement mesh(s) (13, 13) of an aluminium alloy. where calcium hydroxide of the concrete is absent to avoid or reduce corrosion of the aluminium reinforcement by replacing cement with >35% active pozzolana and that the mesh can be made by slit-stretching or by punching a sheet aluminium metal. The aluminium mesh is advantageous for use as reinforcement in various concrete structures in corrosive environment and where traditional steel meshes are used today.

A reinforced composite product of concrete (14) reinforced by reinforcement mesh(s) (13, 13) of an aluminium alloy. where calcium hydroxide of the concrete is absent to avoid or reduce corrosion of the aluminium reinforcement by replacing cement with >35% active pozzolana and that the mesh can be made by slit-stretching or by punching a sheet aluminium metal. The aluminium mesh is advantageous for use as reinforcement in various concrete structures in corrosive environment and where traditional steel meshes are used today.

Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels and improved methods for creating the same address deficiencies in the current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels use less concrete and less steel reinforcement and weigh less than current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Additionally, improved tilt-up and precast construction panels have greater insulative properties (both heat and sound) than do current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels require less labor on the construction site, thereby increasing efficiency and profitability of construction crews. Additional advantages of implementations of the invention will become apparent through the following description and by practice of implementations of the invention.

Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels and improved methods for creating the same address deficiencies in the current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels use less concrete and less steel reinforcement and weigh less than current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Additionally, improved tilt-up and precast construction panels have greater insulative properties (both heat and sound) than do current tilt-up and precast construction panels. Improved tilt-up and precast construction panels require less labor on the construction site, thereby increasing efficiency and profitability of construction crews. Additional advantages of implementations of the invention will become apparent through the following description and by practice of implementations of the invention.