#ferrocement

Building has been revolutionized by a remarkable technique that has emerged in the construction industry. Its unique blend of materials and exceptional strength has made ferrocement construction a game changer in architectural innovation. It opens up a world of possibilities for designing durable, efficient structures by combining the versatility of cement with the reinforcing properties of steel mesh.

Construction Process of Ferrocement

Hand application or shotcreting is used to apply the motor. For curved surfaces like shells, etc., ferrocement is useful because it does not require formwork. To build structures that are both light and extraordinarily robust, ferrocement construction uses the strength of composite materials.

Mortar Impregnation

The impregnation of the mortar is the most important step in the construction of ferrocement structures. Mortar impregnation is performed using a wooden tamping rod with a diameter of 100 mm and a length of 150 mm. The wooden rod hammers are used for hammering reinforcement.

Wire Mesh Method

A space of 1 to 3 mm should be kept between two wire meshes when more than one wire mesh is used. Three layers of wire mesh should be applied and three layers of mortar applied when the thickness of the member exceeds 20 mm. After the first layer of mesh has been cured with mortar for three days, the outer two layers should be sprayed with motor before the third layer is added.

Using this method, steel mesh is covered in layers of cement mortar to create a thin yet durable shell that can endure enormous weights and strains. This method offers the building sector a number of advantages, from increased design freedom to higher structural integrity.

Authored by Wail N Al Rifaie* 

There are more than 80 developing countries in the world suffering from housing shortage, resulting from population growth. In rural areas, houses should be built as economical as possible and at the same time should be durable and functional. Hence, it has become necessary to seek for structural building elements, which have the structural phenomena of prefabricated elements in terms of ease of handling, light, minimum maintenance and low cost. It is with these in mind, elements of a structural system are made from ferrocement. Ferrocement may be considered as advanced structural materials. 

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Direct Tension Test on Expanded Metal Mesh and Welded Square Mesh for Ferrocement Composite

By Pallavi Sameer Parande"Direct Tension Test on Expanded Metal Mesh and Welded Square Mesh for Ferrocement Composite"

Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-2 , February 2018,

URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd9668.pdf

Direct URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/9668/direct-tension-test-on-expanded-metal-mesh-and-welded-square-mesh-for-ferrocement-composite/pallavi-sameer-parande

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