Reinforced rockcon system, as its name implies, is a kind of reinforced rockcon mesh system specially designed to secure loose rocks, rock spurs and overhangs as well as unstable rock formations with irregular surface and coarse block weathering.
It mainly consists of reinforced rockcon mesh, rock nails, claw type spike plates, rope anchors, shackles and boundary ropes. Reinforced rockcon mesh is extremely tough, abrasion-proof and can be pulled unsparingly over sharp rock edges without being damaged. In addition, it has a load capacity of 220 kN/m lengthwise, which allows it bearing higher static load than Rockcon® mesh and tightly securing around protruding rock boulders. Meanwhile, the firmly fastened reinforced mesh can absorb substantially high forces and transfer them onto the entire system. As a result, it guarantees the integrity of the whole mesh system and extends the service life of the mesh system. All these features make it a cost-effective alternative to supporting structures, shotcrete walls and conventional protection measures. As the reinforced mesh has a large mesh opening and cannot stop the movement of small rocks, it generally works with Rockcon® mesh or hexagonal mesh to increase the stability of rock slope.
High Tensile Strength
Topographic Fit
Reasonable Anchor Layout
Reinforced Rockcon Mesh
Soil or Rock Nail
Claw Type Spike Plate
Rope Anchor
Anchor Shackles
Sewing & Boundary Ropes
Wire Rope Clips
Reinforced Rockcon Mesh
It is the most important part of the reinforced rockcon system. Much like the Rockcon® mesh, it is also made of high tensile steel wire with a diameter of 3 or 4 mm and a tensile strength of at least 1770 N/mm2. The main difference lays in three strands of high tensile steel wire are twisted first and then made into a rhomboid shape, therefore, it is also known as spiral rope mesh. It features a rhomboidal-shaped mesh with a mesh width of 130 mm. Its knotted ends permit the full transmission of force to the adjoining panel and ensure the maximally stable of the structure. Besides, it makes the reinforced rockcon mesh rolls easy unrolled and installed.
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High-tensile steel wire
High tensile steel wire has above 1770 N/mm2 tensile strength to keep the stability and tensioned structure for slope protection.
Rhomboid mesh structure
It is designed to work in perfect harmony with the resting part and make sure the forces are transferred efficiently over the entire system.
Knotted ends
Knotted ends can prevent loose and ensure the maximally stable of the structure. Besides, it makes the reinforced rockcon mesh rolls easy unrolled and installation.
Corrosion & rust protection
Special aluminum-zinc coating can extend the service life of Reinforced rockcon system and protect system from sun exposure, corrosion and rusts.
Lightweight
Outstanding strength-to-weight ratio makes transport and installation easier. It supplies long-term stability for unstable slopes with minimal visual impact.
Balanced Stiffness
High static and dynamic load capacities with optimal deformations to ensure the integrity of the Reinforced rockcon system.
Soil or Rock Nail
It is commonly used with claw type spike plate to fix the reinforced rockcon mesh onto the mountain. High tensile strength and solid structure make it be long service life and in good conditions.
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Claw Type Spike Plate
It is commonly used with nails to fasten the reinforce rockcon mesh onto the slope firmly. The unique claw design makes the spike plate be a more stable and firm structure.
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Rope Anchor
It is made of high-tensile steel wires with 1770 N/mm2 tensile strength rope loop with double steel pipe and excellent corrosion resistance. It is insensitive to impact and is mainly used to fix the reinforced rockcon mesh onto the rock for easy and reliable boundary ropes tensioning/fixation. In order to tension the boundary ropes sufficiently by sections, rope anchors shall not as a rule lie further than 25–25 m apart from each other to supply the whole stability to the rock slope and the reinforced rockcon system.
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Anchor Shackles
Anchor shackles have a rounded shape, which allows them to take loads from many directions without developing significant side load. It works great in applications that are temporary, or require repeated quick connections or disconnections. In this system, it generally used for force-locked connecting of two individual reinforced rockcon mesh panels. If the shackles are not theft-proof type, the thread shall be secured with high viscosity glue.
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Sewing & Boundary Ropes
Sewing rope is an alternative to the shackles to fasten two adjacent reinforced rockcon mesh panels. Boundary ropes can be pulled through the reinforced rockcon mesh and then fastened laterally onto rope anchors to make the reinforced rockcon mesh firmly fastened onto the rock slope. If the top boundary rope must absorb significant forces, it is recommended to hold it at regular interval of 2.0–3.5 m by means of rope anchors.
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Wire Rope Clips
Wire rope clip, also known as u-clip or wire rope clamp, is used to fix the loose end of the loop back to the wire rope. It usually consists of a U-shaped bolt, a forged or cast saddle and two nuts. The two layers of wire rope are placed in the U-bolt. If the wire rope clips are not theft-proof type, the thread shall be secured with high viscosity glue.
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