As far as the perimeter surface? Yes 680.26(B)(2)Does steel welded wire fabric count as "structural reinforcing steel" for use as an equipotential bonding grid, or does it have to be "re-bar"?
As far as the perimeter surface? Yes 680.26(B)(2)
Woven wire mesh by most engineers or building departments adds no structural strength to concreate. In that line of thinking wire mesh is added to help in crack control. In my opinion should it be bonded yes. Does it meet the criteria as a means to bond different parts of the bonding grid together, In my opinion no.Does steel welded wire fabric count as "structural reinforcing steel" for use as an equipotential bonding grid, or does it have to be "re-bar"?
I'm going to disagree here. Rebar and reinforcing mesh serve the same purpose. Concrete by itself is very strong in compression, but not in tension. Rebar or mesh or even in some cases other fibrous additives all serve the same purpose, to provide that tensile strength. Whether mesh or bars are required really depends on things like the thickness of the material being reinforced and the like. It definitely provides structural strength.Woven wire mesh by most engineers or building departments adds no structural strength to concreate. In that line of thinking wire mesh is added to help in crack control. In my opinion should it be bonded yes.
No, I wasn't talking about the perimeter surface. I was talking about the grid under the pool itself. I think its unusual to not have rebar, but like I mentioned, this is just a flat slab for a spray pad.WWF does add tensile strength to concrete. Are we still talking perimeter surface which my mindset was or is my age showing?