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Embedding Sustainability and Resilience in Bridge Design
For a bridge to be sustainable, it needs to be able to perform for a long time without too much interference, and with minimal impact on the environment. One
Read More Primary Structures for Webnet Mesh Barriers
When installing a Webnet mesh barrier, a primary support structure is required – one that will resist the impact of both horizontal and vertical loads while still allowing for
Read More Protection Netting Applications of Webnet Mesh
It might look like regular security mesh at first glance, but stainless steel Webnet offers a vast array of applications for protection netting. The possibilities are almost endless! The
Read More Webnet Safety Mesh: Meet Safety Codes and Enjoy the Scenery
When building a safety barrier, there is often a tension between fall protection, maintaining design integrity and allowing for scenic views. A weak or inadequate barrier might allow for
Read More 9 Benefits of Suspension Cables in Tensile Architecture
Jakob stainless steel suspension cables and Webnet mesh can be used in a variety of ways in tensile structures. These materials are ideally suited to safety barriers, anti-throw screens,
Read More Integrating Green Facade Systems with Art
The Tensile team has been involved in designing and installing green facade systems and artistic installations for many clients over the years. Our green facades comprise a trellis structure
Read More Green Facades: How to Make Sure They Flourish Year Round
There’s a perennial question when it comes to commercial green facades – how to make sure they flourish all year round? Like any garden, the answer is to set
Read More Innovative Use of Stainless Steel Wire Rope in Bridge Design
Jakob stainless steel wire ropes are used extensively in bridge construction around the world and are particularly suited to innovative designs and applications. In woven Webnet mesh form, these
Read More Webnet Mesh for Bridge Safety Applications
The choice of material is key to creating bridge safety barriers that are effective at preventing falls while being durable and unobtrusive in appearance. Here’s why Webnet mesh is
Read More How Jakob Webnet Mesh Can Be Used for Indoor Projects
At first glance, Jakob Webnet mesh might look like just another type of safety netting for bridges and fences. But while Webnet has excellent safety features and is often
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