Patent ID: 8696251
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: E21D

Abstract:
1. A mesh system for securing and providing support to a rock surface, the system comprising: a rectangular mesh sheet in the form of a ground support mesh, the rectangular mesh sheet having four sides forming a peripheral edge of the mesh sheet; and a plurality interconnected mesh elements extending between the sides of the peripheral edge and in a plane of the mesh sheet, the mesh sheet having a matrix of interstices formed by the interconnected mesh elements; one or more reinforcing cables coupled to and extending across the plane of the mesh sheet wherein the mesh sheet and the one or more reinforcing cables form a pre-assembled unitary panel that is configured to be positioned against the rock surface; and wherein the one or more reinforcing cables include two cable portions that are arranged in a configuration such that a first of the two cable portions extends from a first point near the peripheral edge of the mesh obliquely across the mesh to a second point near the peripheral edge of the mesh, and wherein a second of the two cable portions extends from a third point near the peripheral edge of the mesh obliquely across the mesh to a fourth point near the peripheral edge of the mesh, wherein the first, second, third and fourth points are mutually spaced form each other; and wherein one of the first portion and the second portion crosses over the other of the first portion and the second portion.