Table 1 The characteristics of the net models.
From: Experimental investigation on loads of nets with different types under current
Net model | Mesh shape | Net material | Twine diameter dw (mm) | Twine length lw (mm) | Mesh tension angle 2θ (°) | Net solidity Sn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N1 | Diamond | Copper | 3 | 25 | 45 | 0.31 |
N2 | Diamond | Steel | 1.5 | 11 | 60 | 0.29 |
N3 | Square | Nylon | 2.52 | 20 | – | 0.24 |
N4 | Square | Steel | 2 | 13 | – | 0.28 |
N5 | Square | Steel | 1.3 | 14.5 | – | 0.17 |
N6 | Square | PE | 1.6 | 17.4 | – | 0.17 |
