Bridge safety
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Product • By Jakob Rope Systems • Webnet
Webnet
Webnet is a mesh with exceptional elasticity and flexibility. It is weather-resistant, extremely durable, and requires virtually no maintenance. The stainless steel mesh is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. Mounted on railings or stairways, it provides support and guidance. On facades, it can serve as a climbing aid for plants, and in large rooms, it can be used as a partition to create delicate accents.However, its most important advantage is its delicate structure. Especially in zoo enclosures or protective nets, the visual obstruction caused by the unavoidable barrier is minimal.The nets are manufactured by Jakob Rope Systems individually for each project according to customer requirements. There are no limits to the sha... More
Project • By Banker Wire • Bridges
Dulles Corridor Metrorail Walkways
The new Dulles Corridor Metrorail Silver Line has significantly reduced the commute time between Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. In the first phase of the project, a direct route runs from Washington, D.C. to Tysons Corner, but will be eventually expanded to run all the way to Dulles International Airport. In addition to the new line, pedestrian bridges featuring more than 60,000-square-feet of Banker Wire woven wire mesh were also created and interspersed throughout the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Silver Line. The pedestrian bridges, with Banker Wire woven wire mesh, connect metro stations to parking lots – helping commuters cross busy roads more safely.
For this project, efficiency was of the utmost importance, as the bridges... More