Title:
Design and Construction of An Elevated Ferrocement Water Tank
Author(s):
M. A. Mansur
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
12
Issue:
4
Appears on pages(s):
37-41
Keywords:
construction; ferrocement; performance; structural design; tanks (containers); water tanks; Construction
DOI:
Date:
4/1/1990
Abstract:
Describes the design, construction, and in-service performance of an elevated ferrocement water tank in a remote village in Bangladesh. The tank incorporates some unique design features compatible with the local conditions that not only simplified the construction process, but also resulted in substantial cost-savings.