Flexi-mesh Safety Debris Net, Melbourne VIC
Engineered Flexi-mesh debris net installed at RMIT University to contain falling concrete, providing a safe and compliant barrier system within a laboratory services room.
Flexi-mesh Safety Debris Net, Melbourne VIC
Bespoke Wire & Rope was engaged by RMIT University and builder Intrec to design and install a custom Flexi-mesh debris net after concrete cancer in a laboratory ceiling posed a significant safety risk. The system needed to contain unpredictable concrete falls without imposing load on the existing brick walls, requiring a fully engineered approach and rigorous on-site testing.
Location: La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC
Completion Date: August 2020
Client: RMIT University
Builder: Intrec
Our Scope
Bespoke designed and engineered a rigid steel angle frame, isolating all structural reactions from the existing brickwork. The Flexi-mesh system was designed to absorb the impact of falling concrete while maintaining long-term safety compliance.
Installation required a custom scaffold that provided access while protecting services within the room. Due to the unknown condition of the brick walls, our engineer directed pull-testing of every anchor used to secure the frame, ensuring they met load requirements before final installation.
The system was installed to:
Contain and control falling concrete debris from ceiling failure
Maintain safety for building occupants in a high-risk environment
Deliver an engineered frame independent of compromised structures
Overcome challenging access conditions with a tailored scaffold solution
This project highlights Bespoke’s ability to deliver safety-critical tensile systems in complex and hazardous environments.
Building Materials
2.0mm Flexi-mesh debris panels
Custom rigid steel angle frame
Stainless steel anchors (pull-tested to confirm load performance)
