Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar and wire mesh. It is strong, durable, and low-cost. Common applications include walls, floors, roofs, water tanks, bridges, and marine structures. Ferrocement is 2-5 cm thick and has a cement mortar mix reinforced with steel mesh or rods. It was invented in the 1850s and methods of construction include skeletal armature, closed mould, integral mould, and open mould. Ferrocement is used Residential buildings, marine applications, water and sanitation infrastructure, agriculture, renewable energy, and other structures.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete made of wire mesh and cement mortar. It was introduced in 1943 and offers high strength and flexibility compared to conventional concrete. Ferrocement consists of thin layers of wire mesh embedded in and covered by a sand-cement mortar mix, with a typical ratio of 5% wire mesh to 95% mortar. It can be formed into various shapes by hand or machine and has applications in construction, agriculture, transportation and more due to its strength, versatility and affordability.
This document discusses causes, effects, and methods of preventing dampness in buildings. It outlines several precautions that should be taken such as proper site drainage and wall thickness. Common causes of dampness include rising moisture, rain penetration, and poor drainage. Effects include breeding mosquitoes and damage to building materials. Methods of damp proofing discussed are damp proof courses, waterproof surface treatments, integral treatments during construction, cavity walls, and cement grouting of cracks. Specific materials used for damp proof courses like bitumen and mastic asphalt are also outlined.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete material made of closely spaced wire mesh and mortar. It was developed in the 1940s and provides several advantages over traditional reinforced concrete. Ferrocement structures can be constructed with minimal formwork and skilled labor since the wire mesh reinforcement is embedded throughout the thin mortar surface. Common applications include water tanks, boats, housing elements, and agricultural structures due to its lightweight, durability, and flexibility in shaping.
The document discusses different types of building cladding materials and systems. It describes cladding as the exterior skin of a building that provides protection from weather elements while serving decorative purposes. Some key types of cladding mentioned include curtain wall systems, attached panels, and infill systems. The document also discusses various cladding materials used for interior and exterior applications such as timber, stone, brick, and metal. It provides details on installation methods and advantages of different cladding options.
Precast concrete construction involves casting concrete structural elements at a manufacturing facility rather than on site. This allows for rapid construction, high quality control, and easy incorporation of prestressing. Precast concrete provides advantages like speed of erection, durability, and economy, but also has disadvantages such as weight, limited flexibility in design, and need for skilled workmanship and lifting equipment on site. Common precast concrete elements include walls, slabs, beams, and structural framing using techniques like welded plates and rebar splicing.
Ferrocement is a special form of concrete where there is no coarse aggregate but cement mortar is reinforced with wire mesh to obtain higher strength and low weight.
Waterproofing describes making an object waterproof or water-resistant.
Building water-proofing is a process which is designed to prevent water from penetrating a building.
Usually extensive waterproofing measures are added to a building at the time of construction, to provide moisture control from the start
Waterproofing may also be done after a building is built, to address problems as they emerge or as part of a building retrofit
Internal areas that are waterproofed include :
bathrooms,
shower recesses,
laundries
toilets.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete made of wire mesh and cement mortar. It was introduced in 1943 and offers high strength and flexibility compared to conventional concrete. Ferrocement consists of thin layers of wire mesh embedded in and covered by a sand-cement mortar mix, with a typical ratio of 5% wire mesh to 95% mortar. It can be formed into various shapes by hand or machine and has applications in construction, agriculture, transportation and more due to its strength, versatility and affordability.
This document discusses causes, effects, and methods of preventing dampness in buildings. It outlines several precautions that should be taken such as proper site drainage and wall thickness. Common causes of dampness include rising moisture, rain penetration, and poor drainage. Effects include breeding mosquitoes and damage to building materials. Methods of damp proofing discussed are damp proof courses, waterproof surface treatments, integral treatments during construction, cavity walls, and cement grouting of cracks. Specific materials used for damp proof courses like bitumen and mastic asphalt are also outlined.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete material made of closely spaced wire mesh and mortar. It was developed in the 1940s and provides several advantages over traditional reinforced concrete. Ferrocement structures can be constructed with minimal formwork and skilled labor since the wire mesh reinforcement is embedded throughout the thin mortar surface. Common applications include water tanks, boats, housing elements, and agricultural structures due to its lightweight, durability, and flexibility in shaping.
The document discusses different types of building cladding materials and systems. It describes cladding as the exterior skin of a building that provides protection from weather elements while serving decorative purposes. Some key types of cladding mentioned include curtain wall systems, attached panels, and infill systems. The document also discusses various cladding materials used for interior and exterior applications such as timber, stone, brick, and metal. It provides details on installation methods and advantages of different cladding options.
Precast concrete construction involves casting concrete structural elements at a manufacturing facility rather than on site. This allows for rapid construction, high quality control, and easy incorporation of prestressing. Precast concrete provides advantages like speed of erection, durability, and economy, but also has disadvantages such as weight, limited flexibility in design, and need for skilled workmanship and lifting equipment on site. Common precast concrete elements include walls, slabs, beams, and structural framing using techniques like welded plates and rebar splicing.
Ferrocement is a special form of concrete where there is no coarse aggregate but cement mortar is reinforced with wire mesh to obtain higher strength and low weight.
Waterproofing describes making an object waterproof or water-resistant.
Building water-proofing is a process which is designed to prevent water from penetrating a building.
Usually extensive waterproofing measures are added to a building at the time of construction, to provide moisture control from the start
Waterproofing may also be done after a building is built, to address problems as they emerge or as part of a building retrofit
Internal areas that are waterproofed include :
bathrooms,
shower recesses,
laundries
toilets.
The document discusses common defects found in buildings such as cracks and dampness. It categorizes defects into pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction. Cracks can be structural or non-structural, and are caused by factors like drying shrinkage, thermal movement, elastic deformation, creep, chemical reactions, and foundation issues. Dampness is usually due to penetrating damp from gaps or rising damp without a proper damp proof course. Preventive measures include proper design, materials, construction practices, and addressing the root causes of defects.
1. Structural systems include architectural structures like buildings that are assemblages of components designed to support loads through interconnected members.
2. Loads on structures can be static like dead loads or dynamic like wind loads, and forces like tension, compression, bending, and shear act on structural members.
3. Common structural forms include trusses, arches, shells, frames, and cable nets which use specific geometries and materials like steel and concrete to transfer loads.
Ferrocement is a type of thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced wire mesh. It has a higher ratio of steel to cement than conventional concrete. Ferrocement was invented in France in the 1840s and provides high tensile strength, durability, and versatility due to its composition and thin walls. It can be cast into various shapes using different techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized processes, centrifuging, or guniting. Ferrocement has applications in water tanks, boats, roofs, and other prefabricated structures due to its properties and ease of production.
An expansion joint is an empty space in a structure to allow for horizontal, vertical, and shear movements caused by temperature changes, settlement, environmental factors like wind, and earthquakes. The type of expansion joint needed depends on factors like its location, the expected movement, load requirements, and cost. Common types include covers to protect joints on facades and floors, backer rods and blankets to fill gaps, and standard floor joints with aluminum caps. Expansion joints are essential in structures to accommodate movement and prevent damage.
The document discusses reinforced cement concrete (RCC), including its history, materials, specifications, and advantages/disadvantages. RCC uses steel reinforcement embedded in concrete to resist tensile, shear, and sometimes compressive stresses. François Coignet is considered a pioneer of RCC, building the first reinforced concrete structure in 1853. Proper proportions and mixing of cement, aggregates like sand and gravel, and water are needed to produce durable concrete. Precast concrete involves casting pieces off-site then transporting them for assembly.
1) High rise buildings are becoming more common due to scarcity of land and demand for space. They are defined differently but generally refer to buildings over 15 meters tall.
2) Foundations for high rise buildings include shallow foundations like spread footings and mat foundations, and deep foundations like piles. Piles transfer load through end bearing or friction along their length.
3) Structural systems for high rise buildings must resist both gravity and lateral loads. Interior systems include rigid frames and shear walls. Exterior systems such as tube and diagrid systems resist loads along the building perimeter.
Steel structures involve structural steel members designed to carry loads and provide rigidity. Some famous steel structures include the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Tyne Bridge, and Howrah Bridge. Steel structures have advantages like high strength, ductility, elasticity, and ease of fabrication and erection. The Howrah Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge that connects Howrah and Kolkata. When built, it was the 3rd longest cantilever bridge in the world. It uses steel components like I-beams, rivets, and expansion joints and was constructed between 1936-1942.
Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting them to the construction site where the structure is to be located.
The document discusses filler slab roofing, which uses lightweight filler materials in place of concrete in the tension zone of reinforced concrete slabs. This reduces costs by 25-30% compared to standard concrete roofing. Common filler materials include tiles, bricks, shells, and bottles. The filler depth should not exceed the neutral axis depth, typically 60mm for a 125mm thick slab. Reinforcing grids are installed and concrete is poured on top, with filler materials centered in the grid spaces. Filler slabs provide cost savings along with benefits like improved insulation and reduced foundation loads.
This document discusses various methods of damp-proofing and waterproofing buildings. It defines damp-proofing as preventing moisture from rising through walls, floors, and basements, while waterproofing refers to preventing water leakage from roofs. Common sources of dampness include rising ground moisture, rain splashing, and poor drainage. Dampness can cause issues like efflorescence, plaster damage, and mold growth. Methods of damp-proofing discussed include membrane barriers like bitumen and plastic sheets, integral waterproof concrete additives, and surface treatments to fill pores. Flexible, semi-rigid and rigid damp proof course materials are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its composition, properties, production process, and testing. Some key points:
- Concrete is a composite material made of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water. It can be classified based on its cementing material, mix proportions, performance specifications, grade, density, and place of casting.
- The production of concrete involves batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. Proper batching and mixing are important to ensure uniform strength. Compaction removes entrapped air for maximum strength. Curing maintains moisture for proper hardening.
- Concrete properties depend on water-cement ratio, with maximum theoretical
Composite structure of concrete and steel.Suhailkhan204
This document discusses composite structures, which combine steel and concrete materials. The key elements of composite structures are composite deck slabs, beams, and columns, along with shear connectors. Composite structures take advantage of concrete's compressive strength and steel's tensile strength. They provide benefits like increased load capacity, stiffness, fire resistance, and cost savings compared to traditional steel or concrete construction alone. An example project, the Millennium Tower in Vienna, is described. The document analyzes costs and concludes that composite structures are best suited for high-rise buildings due to reduced weight, increased ductility, and savings of around 10% compared to reinforced concrete.
A grid slab is a type of building material that has two-directional reinforcement in the shape of a waffle. It can be used as both ceilings and floors, especially in areas requiring large spans with fewer columns. Features include panels on a 1 meter grid with trench mesh or individual bars. Grid slabs use less concrete and steel than conventional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. Construction involves arranging a framework, fixing connectors and pods, then removing forms. Services like HVAC, plumbing and wiring can be run through holes in modified grid slabs. Benefits include flexibility, lighter weight, speed of construction, vibration control and fire resistance. Famous structures using grid slabs include terminals,
This document discusses prefabrication in construction. Prefabrication involves assembling components of a structure in a factory then transporting them to the construction site. It has advantages like reduced cost, time, and waste and allows work during poor weather. Common prefabricated components include columns, beams, waffle floors/roofs which are cast and cured off-site then erected using cranes. While prefabrication offers benefits, it also has disadvantages like potential breakage during transport and need for specialized equipment and labor. The document concludes that partial prefabrication is well-suited for Indian conditions.
It is the presentation based on precast concrete construction which includes each and every point and scope which may be useful to civil engineering students
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
Timber frame construction relies on timber beams for structural support. It is a fast growing method used in over 70% of developed world housing. Some advantages are quick construction, high insulation, and environmental friendliness as wood is renewable. Disadvantages include potential for water damage and poor sound insulation. Irish companies in timber framing include Kingspan, Kelly Frame Timber, and Eco Homes.
FERROCRETE - MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION METHODSjagrutib22
Ferrocrete is a type of reinforced concrete that uses closely spaced wire mesh or small diameter rods infiltrated with mortar. It has high density and durability to withstand various climates. Ferrocrete structures are lighter than regular reinforced concrete and do not require formwork. Some applications of ferrocrete include roofing, water tanks, bridges, and precast building components. Ferrocrete is constructed by first making a wire mesh framework, applying mortar that is worked into the mesh, and compacting it. This produces a strong, lightweight material suitable for many construction applications.
Ferrocement is a composite material made of cement, sand, water and wire mesh. It is thin and lightweight but has high tensile strength. Ferrocement elements are 2-3 cm thick with wire mesh reinforcement. It has applications in water tanks, boats, benches and roofs due to its strength, repair ability and moldability. It can be cast using various techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized process, centrifuging and guniting. Centrifuging and guniting provide better compaction for pressure pipes and prefabricated units.
The document discusses common defects found in buildings such as cracks and dampness. It categorizes defects into pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction. Cracks can be structural or non-structural, and are caused by factors like drying shrinkage, thermal movement, elastic deformation, creep, chemical reactions, and foundation issues. Dampness is usually due to penetrating damp from gaps or rising damp without a proper damp proof course. Preventive measures include proper design, materials, construction practices, and addressing the root causes of defects.
1. Structural systems include architectural structures like buildings that are assemblages of components designed to support loads through interconnected members.
2. Loads on structures can be static like dead loads or dynamic like wind loads, and forces like tension, compression, bending, and shear act on structural members.
3. Common structural forms include trusses, arches, shells, frames, and cable nets which use specific geometries and materials like steel and concrete to transfer loads.
Ferrocement is a type of thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced wire mesh. It has a higher ratio of steel to cement than conventional concrete. Ferrocement was invented in France in the 1840s and provides high tensile strength, durability, and versatility due to its composition and thin walls. It can be cast into various shapes using different techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized processes, centrifuging, or guniting. Ferrocement has applications in water tanks, boats, roofs, and other prefabricated structures due to its properties and ease of production.
An expansion joint is an empty space in a structure to allow for horizontal, vertical, and shear movements caused by temperature changes, settlement, environmental factors like wind, and earthquakes. The type of expansion joint needed depends on factors like its location, the expected movement, load requirements, and cost. Common types include covers to protect joints on facades and floors, backer rods and blankets to fill gaps, and standard floor joints with aluminum caps. Expansion joints are essential in structures to accommodate movement and prevent damage.
The document discusses reinforced cement concrete (RCC), including its history, materials, specifications, and advantages/disadvantages. RCC uses steel reinforcement embedded in concrete to resist tensile, shear, and sometimes compressive stresses. François Coignet is considered a pioneer of RCC, building the first reinforced concrete structure in 1853. Proper proportions and mixing of cement, aggregates like sand and gravel, and water are needed to produce durable concrete. Precast concrete involves casting pieces off-site then transporting them for assembly.
1) High rise buildings are becoming more common due to scarcity of land and demand for space. They are defined differently but generally refer to buildings over 15 meters tall.
2) Foundations for high rise buildings include shallow foundations like spread footings and mat foundations, and deep foundations like piles. Piles transfer load through end bearing or friction along their length.
3) Structural systems for high rise buildings must resist both gravity and lateral loads. Interior systems include rigid frames and shear walls. Exterior systems such as tube and diagrid systems resist loads along the building perimeter.
Steel structures involve structural steel members designed to carry loads and provide rigidity. Some famous steel structures include the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Tyne Bridge, and Howrah Bridge. Steel structures have advantages like high strength, ductility, elasticity, and ease of fabrication and erection. The Howrah Bridge is a steel cantilever bridge that connects Howrah and Kolkata. When built, it was the 3rd longest cantilever bridge in the world. It uses steel components like I-beams, rivets, and expansion joints and was constructed between 1936-1942.
Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting them to the construction site where the structure is to be located.
The document discusses filler slab roofing, which uses lightweight filler materials in place of concrete in the tension zone of reinforced concrete slabs. This reduces costs by 25-30% compared to standard concrete roofing. Common filler materials include tiles, bricks, shells, and bottles. The filler depth should not exceed the neutral axis depth, typically 60mm for a 125mm thick slab. Reinforcing grids are installed and concrete is poured on top, with filler materials centered in the grid spaces. Filler slabs provide cost savings along with benefits like improved insulation and reduced foundation loads.
This document discusses various methods of damp-proofing and waterproofing buildings. It defines damp-proofing as preventing moisture from rising through walls, floors, and basements, while waterproofing refers to preventing water leakage from roofs. Common sources of dampness include rising ground moisture, rain splashing, and poor drainage. Dampness can cause issues like efflorescence, plaster damage, and mold growth. Methods of damp-proofing discussed include membrane barriers like bitumen and plastic sheets, integral waterproof concrete additives, and surface treatments to fill pores. Flexible, semi-rigid and rigid damp proof course materials are also outlined.
This document provides an overview of concrete, including its composition, properties, production process, and testing. Some key points:
- Concrete is a composite material made of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water. It can be classified based on its cementing material, mix proportions, performance specifications, grade, density, and place of casting.
- The production of concrete involves batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing, and finishing. Proper batching and mixing are important to ensure uniform strength. Compaction removes entrapped air for maximum strength. Curing maintains moisture for proper hardening.
- Concrete properties depend on water-cement ratio, with maximum theoretical
Composite structure of concrete and steel.Suhailkhan204
This document discusses composite structures, which combine steel and concrete materials. The key elements of composite structures are composite deck slabs, beams, and columns, along with shear connectors. Composite structures take advantage of concrete's compressive strength and steel's tensile strength. They provide benefits like increased load capacity, stiffness, fire resistance, and cost savings compared to traditional steel or concrete construction alone. An example project, the Millennium Tower in Vienna, is described. The document analyzes costs and concludes that composite structures are best suited for high-rise buildings due to reduced weight, increased ductility, and savings of around 10% compared to reinforced concrete.
A grid slab is a type of building material that has two-directional reinforcement in the shape of a waffle. It can be used as both ceilings and floors, especially in areas requiring large spans with fewer columns. Features include panels on a 1 meter grid with trench mesh or individual bars. Grid slabs use less concrete and steel than conventional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. Construction involves arranging a framework, fixing connectors and pods, then removing forms. Services like HVAC, plumbing and wiring can be run through holes in modified grid slabs. Benefits include flexibility, lighter weight, speed of construction, vibration control and fire resistance. Famous structures using grid slabs include terminals,
This document discusses prefabrication in construction. Prefabrication involves assembling components of a structure in a factory then transporting them to the construction site. It has advantages like reduced cost, time, and waste and allows work during poor weather. Common prefabricated components include columns, beams, waffle floors/roofs which are cast and cured off-site then erected using cranes. While prefabrication offers benefits, it also has disadvantages like potential breakage during transport and need for specialized equipment and labor. The document concludes that partial prefabrication is well-suited for Indian conditions.
It is the presentation based on precast concrete construction which includes each and every point and scope which may be useful to civil engineering students
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
Timber frame construction relies on timber beams for structural support. It is a fast growing method used in over 70% of developed world housing. Some advantages are quick construction, high insulation, and environmental friendliness as wood is renewable. Disadvantages include potential for water damage and poor sound insulation. Irish companies in timber framing include Kingspan, Kelly Frame Timber, and Eco Homes.
FERROCRETE - MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION METHODSjagrutib22
Ferrocrete is a type of reinforced concrete that uses closely spaced wire mesh or small diameter rods infiltrated with mortar. It has high density and durability to withstand various climates. Ferrocrete structures are lighter than regular reinforced concrete and do not require formwork. Some applications of ferrocrete include roofing, water tanks, bridges, and precast building components. Ferrocrete is constructed by first making a wire mesh framework, applying mortar that is worked into the mesh, and compacting it. This produces a strong, lightweight material suitable for many construction applications.
Ferrocement is a composite material made of cement, sand, water and wire mesh. It is thin and lightweight but has high tensile strength. Ferrocement elements are 2-3 cm thick with wire mesh reinforcement. It has applications in water tanks, boats, benches and roofs due to its strength, repair ability and moldability. It can be cast using various techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized process, centrifuging and guniting. Centrifuging and guniting provide better compaction for pressure pipes and prefabricated units.
This document discusses ferrocement, which is a reinforced concrete made of cement mortar and closely spaced steel mesh or rods. It describes the materials used including cement mortar mix, skeleton steel, and steel mesh reinforcement. It outlines the properties of ferrocement such as durability, strength, and flexibility. Finally, it covers the applications, advantages like cost effectiveness, and disadvantages of ferrocement.
The document discusses ferrocement, which is a type of reinforced concrete using closely spaced layers of mesh or small rods encapsulated in mortar. Ferrocement consists of a cement mortar mix reinforced with steel mesh or fiber-reinforced polymer meshes and steel rods. It has several advantages over reinforced concrete including high strength, stiffness, impact resistance, and ability to withstand large deformations. Ferrocement can be used for applications such as tanks, floors, waterproofing, manhole covers, buildings, pipes, bridges, and strengthening existing concrete structures. It is applied using hand plastering, semi-mechanized processes, centrifuging, or guniting.
The document describes ferrocement roofs. Ferrocement roofs consist of ferrocement panels that are joined monolithically without nuts and bolts. They are connected to ferrocement purlins and portals through welding and cement. Ferrocement roofs transfer less heat than metal roofs and provide more storage space below since they do not require steel trusses. Ferrocement roofs are superior to metal roofs as they are jointless, transfer less heat, prevent humidity transfer, require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan. The document provides examples of ferrocement usage and goals of developing sustainable ferrocement construction.
Flexural behaviour of fibre reinforced ferrocement concreteSanthosh Jayaraman
Ferro cement
The term Ferro cement is most commonly applied to a mixture of Portland cement and sand applied over layers of woven or expanded steel mesh and closely spaced small-diameter steel rods. It can be used to form relatively thin, compound curved sheets to make hulls for boats, shell roofs, water tanks, etc. It has been used in a wide range of other applications including sculpture and prefabricated building components. The term has been applied by extension to other composite materials including some containing no cement and no ferrous material. These are better referred to by terms describing their actual contents.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete construction where wire meshes are embedded in cement mortar. It was developed by Italian architect P.L. Nervi in 1940. Ferrocement provides benefits such as low self-weight, lack of need for skilled workers, no formwork requirement, low maintenance costs, and versatility in shapes. Some drawbacks include vulnerability to punctures and corrosion of reinforcing materials. Ferrocement construction is suitable for housing, marine, agricultural, and industrial applications in developing countries due to use of locally available materials, low capital requirements, and less need for heavy machinery. While still developing, ferrocement shows promise as an economical construction material.
ABSTRACT
Ferrocement addition in cement mortar or concrete increases the performance of material. The present paper describes the results of testing flat ferrocement panels reinforced with different number of wire mesh layers. The main objective of these experimental tests is to study the effect of using different numbers of wire mesh layers on the flexural strength of flat ferrocement panels and to compare the effect of varying the number of wire mesh layers on the ductility and the ultimate strength of these types of ferrocement structures.
The used number of wire mesh layers is one, two, three and four layers.
The experimental results show that flexural strength of the folded panels increased by 37% and 90% for panels having 2 and 3 wire mesh layers respectively, copared with that having single layer, while for flat panel the increase in flexural strength compared with panel of plan mortar is 4.5%, 65% and 68% for panels having 1, 2 and 3 wire mesh layers respectively. The strength capacity of the folded panels, having the particular geometry used in the present study, is in the order of 3.5 to 5 times that of the corresponding flat panels having the same number of wire mesh layers. Both types are also analyzed using finite element method to check the flexural stresses in these panels under self weight and cracking load.
Keywords: Ferrocement, Flat Panel, Mortar, Wire Mesh.
Ferrocement is a type of reinforced concrete consisting of closely spaced layers of mesh or small rods encased in mortar. It uses a cement mortar mix with fine aggregate and sand occupying 60-75% of the mortar volume. Reinforcement can include mesh made of galvanized steel wires or rods 3-8mm thick. Ferrocement is durable, lightweight, stiff, and can withstand large deformations making it suitable for applications like water tanks, floors, manhole covers, and rehabilitation of existing structures.
Building Materials assignment 1 (Concrete)Syafiq Zariful
This document provides information on five types of building materials: ferrocement, fiber reinforced concrete, gypsum concrete, stamped concrete, and translucent concrete. It discusses the constituents, properties, advantages, disadvantages and applications of each material. Ferrocement is a reinforced cement mortar with wire mesh. It has high tensile strength and is lightweight but labor intensive. Fiber reinforced concrete includes fibers to increase toughness. Gypsum concrete uses gypsum as a binder and is used for partitions and ceilings. Stamped concrete is colored and textured to resemble other materials. Translucent concrete allows light transmission and is used for ceilings and facades.
This document proposes a new technique for hollow ferrocement building construction that has several advantages: (1) It is easy and fast to construct, reducing time and costs; (2) It provides good sound and temperature insulation; (3) It allows for the reuse of solid waste like plastic bottles; and (4) It is environmentally friendly. The technique involves constructing a base wall, columns, and installing wire mesh on both sides of the columns before filling the walls with plastic bottles. It also describes the required materials, which include wood, wire mesh, screws, brackets, and plastic bottles, as well as the step-by-step construction procedures.
Cement and concrete are used interchangeably but there are technical distinctions and the meaning of cement has changed since the mid-nineteenth century when ferrocement originated. Ferro- means iron although metal commonly used in ferro-cement is the iron alloy steel. Cement in the nineteenth century and earlier meant mortar[2] or broken stone or tile mixed with lime and water to form a strong mortar.[3] Today cement usually means Portland cement,[4] Mortar is a paste of a binder (usually Portland cement), sand and water; and concrete is a fluid mixture of Portland cement, sand, water and crushed stone aggregate which is poured into formwork (shuttering). Ferro-concrete is the original name of reinforced concrete (armored concrete) known at least since the 1890s and in 1903 it was well described in London's Society of Engineer's Journal[5] but is now widely confused with ferrocement.
Analysis of Ferrocement and Textile Reinforced Concrete for Shell StructuresMile Bezbradica
This document is Mile Bezbradica's master's dissertation which analyzes the stiffness properties of ferrocement, glass fiber textile, and carbon fiber textile for concrete shell structures. Three analysis strategies were used: an analytical model, experimental beam prototypes, and numerical analysis. Comparison of mechanical experiments to numerical models showed stiffness deviations of 38% for ferrocement, 272% for glass fiber, and 211% for carbon fiber beams. Ferrocement was stiffest in experiments but carbon fiber was stiffest in analytical and numerical models. The disparity between numerical and experimental results makes the overall comparison inconclusive. Future research should focus on material properties, numerical modeling assumptions, and construction techniques.
Low cost houisng and alternate building materialsNaresh Yadav
This document summarizes a presentation on using prefabricated and alternate building materials for low-cost housing. Some key points:
- Prefabricated components like precast concrete planks, panels, and lintels can reduce construction costs by eliminating shuttering and scaffolding. Standardizing components increases speed and productivity.
- Alternate materials like fly ash bricks, hollow concrete blocks, and lime can also reduce costs when used for walls. Larger wall blocks use less mortar.
- A demonstration housing project in Bangalore used materials like solid concrete blocks, RCC slabs, and precast doors to build 252 units for Rs. 60,000 each. Overall costs were reduced by 30-50
reuse and recycle of construction materialRakesh Rahar
This document discusses construction waste recycling. It notes that construction generates a significant amount of waste and that recycling can reduce environmental impacts. It identifies several materials commonly recovered from construction sites, such as asphalt, wood, gypsum wallboard, metals, concrete, brick, and roofing. Recycling these materials provides benefits like reducing pollution, conserving landfill space and resources, and creating jobs. However, barriers to recycling include a lack of facilities, technologies, awareness, and proper waste separation at job sites. The document advocates developing markets for recycled products, education and training, and policies to promote greater recycling in the construction industry.
This document discusses precast concrete construction. Some key points:
- Precast concrete elements are cast and cured off-site then transported for assembly, allowing more efficient production and quality control.
- Elements include slabs, beams, columns, and wall panels that are joined on-site through embedded bolts, plates, and grouted connections.
- The precasting process involves casting concrete around prestressing strands to add strength, then cutting sections and transporting them for erection.
Bamboo is a versatile building material with several advantages such as strength, flexibility, earthquake resistance, low cost and minimal environmental impact. However, untreated bamboo has low durability. Various treatments like borax-boric acid preservation, neem oil treatment can improve the durability. Bamboo can be used for walls, foundations, columns, beams and roofing. It provides cost and energy benefits compared to concrete while maintaining structural strength. However, limitations include jointing techniques, flammability and lack of codified design guidance.
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Ferrocement is a thin concrete made of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced layers of wire mesh. It is composed of a matrix of cement mortar reinforced with steel wire mesh. Ferrocement can be formed into various shapes and exhibits high tensile strength and flexibility compared to conventional concrete due to the higher steel-cement ratio. It has applications in marine structures, water and sanitation infrastructure, housing, and agriculture due to properties such as lightweight, durability, and waterproofness.
Materials for Repait : FRC (fiber reinforced concrete ) part 3 (RR&S)RAMPRASAD KUMAWAT
This document discusses different types of fibers that can be used to make fiber reinforced concrete (FRC). It describes 7 main types of fibers: steel fibers, glass fibers, polypropylene fibers, slurry infiltrated fiber concrete (SIFCON), asbestos fibers, carbon fibers, and compact reinforced concrete (CRC). For each type, the document discusses their properties, typical aspect ratios, and potential applications for structural reinforcement.
rrs-1-171217063912.pdf ferro cement and its applicationARUNKUMARC39
Ferrocement is a composite material consisting of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced layers of wire mesh. It has high tensile strength, is lightweight, and does not require complicated formwork. Ferrocement can be molded into any shape and has applications in marine vessels, water tanks, roofs, housing elements, and more due to its durability, versatility and low cost. It was first developed in the 1850s but saw increased use after experiments in the 1940s showed its ability to resist high impact loads.
This document discusses materials for repairing ferrocement, including special mortars, polymers, resins, and fiber reinforced polymers. It focuses on ferrocement, describing it as thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced wire mesh. The document outlines five types of mortar that can be used for ferrocement: ordinary cement mortar, high performance mortar, lightweight aggregate mortar, fiber reinforced mortar, and polymer mortar. It provides details on the composition and properties of each type.
Ferrocement is a thin layer of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced layers of wire mesh. It has a higher ratio of steel to cement than conventional concrete. Ferrocement is stronger and more flexible than concrete alone. It can be manufactured through various techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized processes, centrifuging, and guniting. Ferrocement has high strength, ductility, impact resistance, and is lightweight and durable. Its applications include water tanks, boat building, manhole covers, pipes, and prefabricated structures.
Ferrocement is a type of thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar and small wire mesh. It differs from conventional concrete in having a higher ratio of steel to cement. Ferrocement provides strength through the tensile strength of embedded wire mesh and ductility through the cement mortar. It is a versatile material that can be formed into many shapes. Some advantages are low cost, flexibility, strength to weight ratio, and suitability for developing countries. Applications include boats, water tanks, silos, houses, and bridges.
Reinforced concrete uses steel reinforcement bars embedded in concrete to resist tensile stresses that concrete cannot withstand on its own. The document discusses the composition, properties, and uses of plain cement concrete (PCC) and reinforced cement concrete (RCC). It explains that PCC is a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate and water, while RCC includes steel reinforcement to improve the concrete's tensile strength. The document also covers reinforcement techniques, types of reinforcing steel, mix proportions, characteristics of concrete structures, and ready-mix concrete.
Structural lightweight concrete and fibre reinforced concrete are special types of concrete developed to improve certain properties. Structural lightweight concrete contains lightweight aggregates, giving it a lower density than normal concrete, and is used to reduce dead loads in structures like high-rise buildings. Fibre reinforced concrete includes short discrete fibres, such as steel fibres, which increase its tensile strength and crack resistance compared to plain concrete.
Concrete is a composite material made up of cement, aggregates (sand and gravel or crushed stone), and water. It has many applications and can be molded into various shapes. Concrete has high compressive strength but low tensile strength, so steel reinforcement is often added. The key components of concrete are cement, aggregates, steel reinforcement, and water. Cement acts as the binding agent when mixed with water. Aggregates make up 60-80% of the volume and provide strength. Steel reinforcement improves tensile strength. Water is needed for the cement hydration reaction but too much water weakens the concrete. Proper mixing is required to produce a uniform, workable concrete.
This document discusses ferrocement, an appropriate building technique. [1] Ferrocement is a reinforced concrete made of closely spaced wire mesh and cement mortar. [2] It uses cement, sand, water, and thin steel wire mesh. The mortar provides mass while the mesh provides tensile strength. [3] Ferrocement is stronger and more flexible than conventional concrete. It can be formed into various shapes and is suitable for developing countries due to its simplicity and labor intensiveness.
Ferrocement is a thin reinforced concrete made of cement mortar reinforced with closely spaced wire mesh. It has a higher ratio of steel to cement than conventional concrete. Ferrocement has properties of both steel and concrete - it is flexible like steel but does not rust. It can be manufactured using various techniques like hand plastering, semi-mechanized process, centrifuging, and guniting. Ferrocement has advantages of high strength, ductility, impact resistance, and permeability. Its applications include domestic water tanks, gas holders, boat building, manhole covers, roofing, and pressure pipes.
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This document discusses fibre reinforced concrete (FRC), including its history, types of fibres used, and benefits. Steel fibres and polymer fibres are described in detail. Steel fibre reinforced concrete improves properties like strength, ductility, crack resistance, and impact resistance. Polymer fibres provide benefits like freeze-thaw resistance and reduced cracking. FRC provides advantages over normal concrete for applications like pavements due to its improved mechanical properties and durability.
This document provides an overview of various construction materials used in civil engineering projects. It begins by discussing naturally available materials like stone, brick, lime, and timber. It then covers industrial materials like cement and metals. For each material, the document outlines the composition, requirements, types, properties and common uses. Stone is described in more detail, covering the different types of stone and their uses in hydraulic structures, retaining walls, and more. The document also provides a detailed breakdown of the production of bricks and their various classifications, as well as the properties and uses of lime, cement, and timber. It discusses the seasoning process for timber to reduce moisture content.
Concrete is a mixture of aggregate, cement, water, and sometimes admixtures. Its key qualities are strength, durability, stability, and relatively low cost. Concrete can be poured into any shape and colored. It has been used as a building material since ancient Roman times, when they discovered volcanic ash improved cement. Throughout history, improvements were made such as reinforced concrete, precast concrete, prestressed concrete, and roller-compacted concrete. Concrete has various uses such as structural elements, pavements, pipes, and sculptures. It exists in different states from plastic to hardened and has properties of workability, cohesion, strength, and durability that are affected by its mixture proportions and density.
The document describes various physical properties of common building materials including concrete, reinforced concrete, brick, cast iron, steel, aluminum, wood, and plastic. For each material, the document outlines the material type and ingredients, strengths, weaknesses, and common applications. Concrete is described as a mixture of cement, water, and small stones that is strong in compression but can crack with temperature changes. Reinforced concrete uses steel bars embedded in concrete to provide strength in both compression and tension.
Plain cement concrete is a mixture of cement, fine and coarse aggregates, and water that forms a rigid structure when cured. Reinforced cement concrete uses steel reinforcement within the concrete to resist tensile stresses that concrete is weak against. There are different types and grades of reinforcing steel like mild steel, TOR steel, and high tension bars with varying tensile strengths used for different purposes like prestressed concrete. Ready mix concrete is produced in a controlled factory environment and delivered to sites via transit mixers for precision and reduced work. It allows for specialized mixes but has limitations regarding transport distances and site access.
Granite is an igneous rock composed of feldspar, mica, and silica that comes in various colors like gray and red. Medium-grained granite is well-suited for construction while fine-grained granite can be polished but is harder to work. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock consisting of fragments cemented together, and it comes in colors like white, yellow, and brown. Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone that is easy to carve and comes in colors such as white, black, and green.
This document provides an overview of doors, including their components and types. It discusses the frame and shutter, as well as technical terms like head, sill, and horn. Doors are classified based on their arrangement of components, method of construction, operation, and materials. Battened, ledged, framed, and braced doors are described. Other door types covered include glazed, flush, louvered, revolving, sliding, swing, rolling steel shutter, and metal doors. Location considerations and specifications for doors are also mentioned.
Reinforced concrete columns and beams are important structural elements that carry compressive and bending loads respectively. Columns can be categorized as short or long based on their height-width ratio and as spiral or tied columns based on their shape. Beams are classified based on their supports as simply supported, fixed, continuous, or cantilever beams. The construction of RCC columns and beams involves laying reinforcement, forming the structure, and pouring concrete to create these load-bearing elements.
The document discusses various types of floor finishes that can be used for commercial, residential and industrial settings. It describes different flooring materials like tiles, wood, PVC, marble, granite, glass and natural stones. For each material, it provides details on types, finish, durability, usage, installation process, costs and maintenance requirements. The document also provides specifications and laying procedures for ceramic tiles and stone flooring.
The document discusses specifications and estimations for various types of glass. It provides details on the composition, properties, and applications of glass types including annealed glass, heat-strengthened glass, tempered glass, laminated glass, insulating glass, reflective glass, tinted glass, wired glass, patterned glass, and glass bricks. It also discusses factors to consider for determining the safe thickness of glass, safety issues related to glass structures, and companies involved in glass manufacturing.
The document provides information on various types of floor finishes that can be used for both commercial and residential projects. It discusses tile, wood, PVC, marble, granite, glass, and natural stone flooring options. For each type of flooring, it provides details on the different varieties available, typical durability, usage scenarios, installation process and costs. The document also includes specifications and laying instructions for ceramic tiles and discusses various natural stone options like limestone, sandstone, quartzite, cobblestone, slate and pebblestone.
Gypsum is a mineral that is processed and used to make gypsum board (drywall). Gypsum board has several advantages such as ease of installation, fire resistance, sound isolation, durability and economy. It is available in various thicknesses for different applications. Regular gypsum board is used for walls and ceilings. Multi-ply systems use two or more layers of gypsum board to increase fire resistance and soundproofing. Gypsum board installation requires basic tools and is applied either directly to framing or with furring strips to surfaces like masonry.
This document provides information on gypsum board (drywall), including:
1. Gypsum is a mineral used to make gypsum board, which consists of a gypsum core bonded between paper facings.
2. Gypsum board has several advantages such as ease of installation, fire resistance, sound isolation, durability and economy.
3. There are different types of gypsum board for various applications, like regular board for walls/ceilings, fire-resistant Type X board, and moisture-resistant board for tiling.
The document provides specifications for lime mortar and excavation and foundation work. It discusses the properties and types of lime mortar, including non-hydraulic and hydraulic lime mortar. It also outlines the process of excavation, including depth, methods such as open cut and braced excavation, and backfilling. Measurements for excavation work and appropriate equipment for different soil conditions are also specified.
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, with small amounts of other elements like manganese, phosphorus, and silicon. Carbon content in common steel grades ranges from 0.1-1%. These alloying elements determine the properties of different steel types. Steels are classified as low alloy (<10% other elements) or high alloy, and can be further broken down by carbon content. Low carbon steels are commonly used and have good weldability and machinability but require cold working to strengthen. Alloying elements like manganese and phosphorus increase hardness and strength but decrease ductility.
Steel is a versatile material that is commonly used for large scale construction projects due to its strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Steel trusses are a type of structure frequently employed in buildings to provide support for roofs, floors, and other loads. They consist of compression and tension elements arranged in a triangulated pattern, allowing them to efficiently span long distances with minimal material. Common types of steel truss designs include Pratt, Warren, and Fink configurations. Truss members are often made of angles, channels, tubes, or other standard steel sections joined together with bolted or welded connections.
Masonry is the building of structures from units like brick and stone laid together with mortar. There are several types of masonry walls including load-bearing walls that support structural loads, non-load bearing walls that only support themselves, and cavity walls that have two wythes separated by an airspace for insulation and drainage. Masonry construction can also use different bonding patterns, reinforcement, and materials like concrete blocks, stone, or brick veneers to provide durability and strength.
Concrete and concrete blocks are materials commonly used for retaining walls. Concrete is composed of aggregate bonded with cement that hardens over time. Concrete blocks come in solid, hollow, and interlocking forms and can be lightweight, medium, or normal weight depending on their aggregate mix. Retaining walls made of concrete blocks are laid with mortar between each block to retain soil behind the wall. The base of the retaining wall is thickest to withstand pressure, while the top is thinner, and reinforcement is often added along the outer surfaces to support heavy loads exerted on the wall.
Ceramics can be classified into several categories based on their composition and properties. They include whitewares used for crockery, tiles, and sanitary products; refractories used in furnaces due to their high temperature resistance; glasses used for windows, containers, and fibers; and cements used to make concrete. Ceramics have properties like extreme hardness, corrosion and heat resistance, low electrical and thermal conductivity, and high strength at elevated temperatures. However, they also have low ductility and toughness making them brittle. The industrial processing of ceramics involves steps like drying and high temperature firing to form glass between silicon dioxide particles. Common ceramic products discussed are tiles, technical ceramics, and glass
This document provides specifications for reinforced cement concrete work. It discusses formwork, reinforcement, and concreting requirements. Formwork must be made of seasoned wood boards at least 30mm thick. Reinforcement bars must meet specifications and be free of rust and contaminants. Concrete proportions and mixing are also specified, with cement to sand to aggregate ratios provided for different mixes. Proper curing and finishing of concrete surfaces is emphasized.
The document discusses foundations, which are the part of a structure below ground level that transmits the load of the superstructure to the soil. It also discusses concrete mixes like M25 grade concrete, which has a specified 28-day compressive strength of 25 N/mm2. Finally, it provides specifications for excavation of foundations, removal of water from foundations, damp proof course installation, and precautions for designing foundations.
The document discusses different types of paints used for interior and exterior surfaces. It describes the key ingredients in paint like pigments, binders, liquids, and additives. It also outlines different types of surface finishes like white wash, color wash, distemper, cement paint etc. The preparation of surfaces prior to painting and application methods for different paint types are explained. Water based and oil based paints are compared in terms of their advantages.
The document discusses polyvinyl chloride (PVC), including its manufacturing process, properties, applications, and specifications. Some key points:
- PVC is made from salt and oil/gas and was first commercially produced in the 1920s. It has properties like durability, chemical resistance, and electrical insulation that make it suitable for many applications.
- Common PVC applications include pipes, flooring, cables, furniture, and construction materials. Specific uses outlined include water pipes, electrical conduits, roofing, and plumbing fittings.
- PVC comes in variants like UPVC and CPVC that are used for different applications based on their properties like heat and pressure resistance.
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Timber is wood suitable for building or carpentry that comes from trees in three forms: rough timber obtained after felling, converted timber cut into sizes for commerce, and standing timber contained in living trees. Timber has properties like low heat conductivity, ability to be worked mechanically, and high strength, but is also flammable and prone to decay and moisture-related property fluctuations. There are three main types of timber: hardwoods, softwoods, and manufactured wood products.
The document summarizes different types of windows, including fixed windows, pivoted windows, double-hung windows, sliding windows, casement windows, louvred windows, metal windows, bay windows, awning windows, and skylights. It describes the key characteristics of each window type, such as how they open/close, materials used, advantages, and common applications. The document also discusses window materials, fixtures and fastenings, and provides details on hinges, bolts, handles, locks and various material options like wood, aluminum, fiberglass and PVC.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Definition
“Ferro cement is a type of thin wall reinforced concrete,
commonly constructed of hydraulic cement mortar, reinforced with
closely spaced layers of continuous and relatively small size wire mesh.
The mesh may be made of metallic or other suitable material.
• It is a strong, low-cost, long-lasting building material made from a wire
reinforced mixture of sand, water, and cement.
• Uses for Ferro-cement are walls, floors, and roofs, underground
structures, underground water tanks, water control devices, retaining
walls, stairways built over adobe blocks, etc..
• A ferro-cement structure is usually 2-5 cm (3/4"-1 3/4") thick--- much
thinner and lighter than poured concrete structures. Because it has wire
reinforcing distributed throughout the structure, ferrocement structures
have much greater tensile strength and flexibility than ordinary concrete.
FERROCEMENT
3. INTRODUCTION
History
•The term "ferrocement" was given to this product by its inventor in
France, Joseph Monier. At the time, (1850's) he wanted to create urns,
planters, and cisterns without the expense of kiln firing. In 1875 he
created the first steel and concrete bridge.
•The outer layer was sculpted in its wet state to mimic rustic logs,
thereby also introducing Faux Bois( false wood- wood or wood grains in
various media) concrete into practice.
•Recent trends have "ferrocement" being referred to as ferro concrete
or reinforced concrete to better describe the end product instead of its
components. By understanding that aggregates mixed with Portland
cement form concrete, but many things can be called cement, it is
hoped this may avoid the confusion of many compounds or techniques
that are not ferro concrete.
FERROCEMENT
5. MATERIAL SPECIFICATION.
SPECIFICATION
FERROCEMENT
CEMENT MORTAR MIX
CEMENT
• Ordinary Portland cement is used for normal applications.
• Recommended cement quantity is 500 – 600 kg per cubic meter.
• Lower cement consumption will result into reduction in strength and
increase permeability.
SAND
• Ordinary river sand free of any organic matter should be used.
• Sand should be strong, impermeable and capable of producing sufficiently
strong mix with as low water/cement ratio as possible.
• Allowable maximum grain size is 2.36mm.
• Fineness modulus should be between 2.5 – 3.0.
7. MATERIAL SPECIFICATION.
SPECIFICATION
FERROCEMENT
SKELETON STEEL
•Forms the skeleton of the structure.
•3 to 8 mm steel rods are used.
•Used in the form of tied reinforcement or welded wire fabric
•Used to impart structural strength in case of boats, barges etc
•Reinforcement should be free from dust, rust and other impurities
8. MATERIAL SPECIFICATION.
SPECIFICATION
FERROCEMENT
STEEL MESH REINFORCEMENT
•MS wires of 2 – 6mm dia. at 100 – 150 mm interval in a grid
form.
• Wire meshes: Woven mesh(GI / MS of 1 – 1.5mm dia. at 10 –
20mm in a grid form)
Chicken mesh (GI hexagonal mesh of 10 – 20mm made of wire
of 0.5 – 1mm dia.).
•Welded wire mesh has hexagonal or rectangular openings.
•Expanded metal mesh (Diamond shaped openings of 20 –
25mm). Concrete does not dry; it becomes strong chemically,
in 28 moist days. If concrete dries before this period it will not
reach maximum strength.
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