Ferrocement Construction Technology in Sustainable Construction

Abstract

It's a composite structural material made up of tiny sections of cement mortar strengthened by many layers of steel wire mesh positioned closely together. Ferrocement is widely used in the building sector due to its low self-weight, lack of trained labour, and lack of formwork. Ferrocement is commonly used in structural repair, strengthening, and retrofitting. P. L. Nervi, an Italian architect, was the first to create and use Ferrocement.Hexagonal wire meshes, welded wire meshes, woven wire meshes, expanded metal meshes, and three-dimensional meshes are all employed in Ferrocement. A multi-layered chicken wire construction can be used to create the desired shape, which can then be reinforced with steel wire or steel bars if necessary. A suitable mixture of cement, sand, and water is spread over the completed framework. The Ferrocement is kept moist throughout hardening to ensure that it sets and hardens properly. In comparison to R.C.C., the quantity of Ferrocement used in building construction is substantially less. As a result, the dead load of a Ferrocement structure is decreased by at least 50. As a result, the foundation cost is lowered. Ferrocement is a long-lasting building material. When the cost-time for each material used in the building industry was compared, it was discovered that the material that comprises. The most suitable alternative to the existing traditional approach, such as reinforced cement concrete, is the construction method, new techniques, and installation procedure.