Description
This report provides an overview of the history, formulation, construction, and applications of ferrocement. The focus of this report is to create an awareness in engineers, architects, and potential end-users of the characteristics and capabilities of ferrocement.
Keywords: compressive strength; construction materials; crack width; ferrocement; fibers; flexural strength; mechanical properties; reinforced concrete; welded wire reinforcement.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
1.1—Introduction
1.2—Scope
CHAPTER 2—DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 3—HISTORY
CHAPTER 4—COMPOSITION AND CONSTRUCTION
4.1—Basic matrix components
4.2—Reinforcements
4.3—Manufacturing techniques
CHAPTER 5—FERROCEMENT APPLICATIONS
5.1—Overview
5.2—Future trends and potential uses
CHAPTER 6—REFERENCES
Authored references
APPENDIX A—CASE STUDIES
A.1—Yanbu Cement Company
A.2—Apicorp Headquarters roof and soffit panels
A.3—Sustainable Serbian house
A.4—Prefabricated Serbian warehouse/multi-use building
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