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16 is probably wire guage.
A cross. A Fence. Wire Mesh.
No. of openings per square inch of wire mesh is specifies the mesh size and its again depends on wire dia also. If the number of openings per square inch is more then partical size which it can pass through the filter will be less. For example for 325 mesh size, where in 44 micron size of particle can get filter. In 200 mesh size 74 micron size of particle will get filter.
Ring, Star, Bus, Mesh.
That might work for a stationary engine, but for a plane at speed the impact would be so strong that a wire mesh would have to be unacceptably thick and heavy to be strong enough to catch a bird. Come to think of it, there's a probability that a mesh would simply dice the bird on its way into the engine even if the mesh could be made stsrong enough.
Wire mesh should always be placed in a sidewalk. The wire mesh reinforces concrete that is only strong in compression. The concrete expands and contract in the summer and winter and the mesh will minimize cracking. It also helps when your neighbor drives his pick up truck across your sidewalk. Whenever a concrete road/bridge deck is placed reinforcing steel or heavy mesh is in it. The state agency doesn't do it unless it's needed.
That would depend on the wire thickness, and size of mesh.
IT helps strengthen the concrete and prevent cracking But please note usually the "welded wire mesh" used in concrete is named reinforcing mesh, its wire is ribbed. And the wire of welded wire mesh in industry usually is plain, it used for fence panel, floor heating system and so on. The following are reinforcing mesh and welded wire mesh link. dingzhenfence.com/product/Welded_Wire_Mesh.html dingzhenfence.com/product/Welded%20Wire%20Mesh
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Fiber mesh is the best way to go in my opinion! You save the cost of wire mesh , and installtion! And works better than wire.
Thick gauge wire mesh can be purchased at most farm outlet stores. Similar to screening it is strong enough to hold the weight of the eggs and the newly hatched chicks.
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There are several places to buy wire mesh depending on it's intended usage. DIY stores like B&Q and Wickes stock wire mesh for building and garden requirements. Amazon and eBay have that too, as well as mesh for kitchen and craft purposes.
16 is probably wire guage.
W9xW9 welded wire mesh consists of lengths of steel wire welded into 9 inch by 9 inch squares. This material is used to reinforce concrete panels and floors.