Mesh for horizontal masonry joints reinforcement

Abstract

A masonry reinforcement system includes a wall structure formed from stonework including multiple stacked rows of at least one of blocks and bricks. A reinforcement mesh is disposed between a pair of the stacked rows. The reinforcement mesh includes a pair of longitudinal rails formed from rigidified fiber. A plurality of cross bars extend between and are connected to the pair of longitudinal bars, the plurality of cross bars being formed from rigidified fiber.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A masonry reinforcement system, comprising:
 a wall structure formed from stonework including multiple stacked rows of at least one of blocks and bricks;   a reinforcement mesh disposed between a pair of stacked rows, the reinforcement mesh including a pair of longitudinal rails formed from rigidified fiber; and   a plurality of cross bars extending between and connected to the pair of longitudinal bars, the plurality of cross bars being formed from rigidified fiber.   
     
     
         2 . The masonry reinforcement system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cross bars are perpendicular to the pair of longitudinal bars. 
     
     
         3 . The masonry reinforcement system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cross bars are at an acute angle relative to the pair of longitudinal bars. 
     
     
         4 . The masonry reinforcement system according to  claim 1 , wherein the rigidified fiber includes at least one of glass fibers, basalt fibers, carbon fibers, and aramid fibers. 
     
     
         5 . The masonry reinforcement system according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of cross bars are connected to the pair of longitudinal bars by a connection material. 
     
     
         6 . The masonry reinforcement system according to  claim 5 , wherein the connection material is one of a thermoplastic polymer material, a bitumen-based composition, an adhesive, or a mechanical connector.