Cracking behavior and crack patterns of ferrocement are more or less similar to reinforced concrete with some differences. Cracks, in ferrocement, at service load are very fine so that is not visible from the naked eye, and cracks in ferrocement are very small but large in numbers. Crack propagation is not sudden as it is in reinforced concrete. Progressive cracking behavior is … [Read more...] about Cracking Behavior of Ferrocement
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Ferrocement Application As a Low Cost Housing Material
Ferrocement is gaining popularity due to its versatile use in construction and architecture. It can be use to make storage silos, boats, architectural sculptures, etc. But its real use in Civil Engineering perspective is as a construction technology to develop low cost housing. For developing countries with high demand of housing, ferrocement can be effective and low cost … [Read more...] about Ferrocement Application As a Low Cost Housing Material
Ferrocement: History and Developement
Ferrocement is a type of reinforced concrete with embedded mesh layers in cement mortar. The mesh may be metallic or nonmetallic and mortar composition may vary using advanced concepts of concrete technology. In light of above definition, Ferrocement may be considered as a low technology material as well as a high performance composite. It can be used as a self-help and high … [Read more...] about Ferrocement: History and Developement