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2. Marston Mat - Wikipedia

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   RAF aircrew with one of their Bristol Beaufighters on a PSP airstrip at Biferno, Italy, August 1944. Marston Mat, more properly called pierced (or perforated) steel planking (PSP), is standardized, perforated steel matting material developed by the United States at the Waterways Experiment Station shortly before World War II, primarily for the rapid construction of temporary runways and ...

3. Expanded metal - Wikipedia

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   Expanded metal lath used to support stucco (1919) Facade made from expanded metal. Expanded metal is frequently used to make fences, walkways, and grates, as the material is very durable and strong, unlike lighter and less expensive [dubious – discuss] wire mesh. The many small openings in the material allow flow through of air, water, and ...

4. Ferrocement - Wikipedia

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   Ferrocement or ferro-cement [1] is a system of construction using reinforced mortar [2] or plaster (lime or cement, sand, and water) applied over an "armature" of metal mesh, woven, expanded metal, or metal-fibers, and closely spaced thin steel rods such as rebar. The metal commonly used is iron or some type of steel, and the mesh is made with ...

5. Anti-slip grating - Wikipedia

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   Example anti-slip grating used for bridge decking. Anti-slip steel grating (also known as slip-resistant grating) is a type of bar grating designed to prevent slippage. Steel bar grating is manufactured in a variety of methods. Welded bar grating consists of load bars electrically fuse welded to cross bars.

6. Lath - Wikipedia

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   Lath has expanded to mean any type of backing material for plaster. This includes metal wire mesh or expanded metal that is applied to a wood or metal framework as matrix over which stucco or plaster is applied, as well as drywall products called gypsum or rock lath. [2] Historically, reed mat was also used as a lath material.

7. These 5 billionaires were the biggest net-worth winners today ...

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   A handful of billionaires saw their net worth rise by a combined $53 billion on Wednesday, driven by a euphoric post-election rally in the stock market.