LFC Channel Roof - Revision history

Eric: Added an internal link

2019-12-16T02:37:12Z

Added an internal link

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	*[[Roof]]		*[[Roof]]
			*[[Ferrocement]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

Eric: Minor Text Formating Fix

2019-12-16T02:31:55Z

Minor Text Formating Fix

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	=Basics=		=Basics=
	*A ferrocement is a thin wall of reinforced cement, where layers of		*A ferrocement is a thin wall of reinforced cement, where layers of continuous mesh are covered on both sides with mortar
	continuous mesh are covered on both sides with mortar
	*Ferrocement elements are durable, versatile, light and waterproof		*Ferrocement elements are durable, versatile, light and waterproof
	*A ferrocement channel (FC) is a longitudinal element of a curved		*A ferrocement channel (FC) is a longitudinal element of a curved section (often semi-cylindrical). It is precast using moulds
	section (often semi-cylindrical). It is precast using moulds		*A ferrocement channel uses less cement and steel while having the same strength as the same RCC
	*A ferrocement channel uses less cement and steel while having		*FC are used for floors or roofs, but are bad thermal insulators
	the same strength as the same RCC
	n FC are used for floors or roofs, but are bad thermal insulators
	*A major cost reduction is achieved compared to RCC		*A major cost reduction is achieved compared to RCC
	*A simple and cheap manufacturing set up is needed but the areas		*A simple and cheap manufacturing set up is needed but the areas for prefabricating and curing need to be quite large
	for prefabricating and curing need to be quite large		*It is easy to acquire the skill and easy to manufacture
	n It is easy to acquire the skill and easy to manufacture		*A constant quality control is needed during the manufacturing process and a proper curing is needed for one month
	*A constant quality control is needed during the manufacturing		*If the channels are not manufactured on site,transportation has to be organized while taking care against damage
	process and a proper curing is needed for one month		*Ferrocement channels are lifted into place and can immediately be joined together in order to provide a shelter
	*If the channels are not manufactured on site,transportation has to
	be organized while taking care against damage
	*Ferrocement channels are lifted into place and can immediately be
	joined together in order to provide a shelter
	*No need of scaffoldings, shuttering, concrete mixer or vibrator		*No need of scaffoldings, shuttering, concrete mixer or vibrator

Eric: Moved some stuff around

2019-12-16T02:30:50Z

Moved some stuff around

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	joined together in order to provide a shelter		joined together in order to provide a shelter
	*No need of scaffoldings, shuttering, concrete mixer or vibrator		*No need of scaffoldings, shuttering, concrete mixer or vibrator

	~~[[Roof]]~~

	=See Also=		=See Also=
	*		*[[Roof]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=

Eric: Minor Text Formating Fix

2019-12-16T02:30:19Z

Minor Text Formating Fix

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	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=
	* ~~[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]~~ [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/images/c/c3/Ferrocement_channels.pdf A document detailing LFCs and how to manufacture them]		*[https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/images/c/c3/Ferrocement_channels.pdf A document detailing LFCs and how to manufacture them]


	[[Category: Housing and construction]]		[[Category: Housing and construction]]

Eric: Minor Text Formating Fix

2019-12-16T02:30:03Z

Minor Text Formating Fix

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	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=
	*A document detailing LFCs and how to manufacture them ~~[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]~~]		* [[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]] [https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/images/c/c3/Ferrocement_channels.pdf A document detailing LFCs and how to manufacture them]


	[[Category: Housing and construction]]		[[Category: Housing and construction]]

Eric: Minor Text Formating Fix

2019-12-16T02:29:34Z

Minor Text Formating Fix

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	[[Roof]]		[[Roof]]

	[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]		=See Also=
			*

			=Useful Links=
			*A document detailing LFCs and how to manufacture them [[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]


	[[Category: Housing and construction]]		[[Category: Housing and construction]]

Eric: Added some more information

2019-12-16T02:28:06Z

Added some more information

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	~~{{delete\|no content~~, ~~single inward link fixed}}~~		=Basics=
			*A ferrocement is a thin wall of reinforced cement, where layers of
			continuous mesh are covered on both sides with mortar
			*Ferrocement elements are durable, versatile, light and waterproof
			*A ferrocement channel (FC) is a longitudinal element of a curved
			section (often semi-cylindrical). It is precast using moulds
			*A ferrocement channel uses less cement and steel while having
			the same strength as the same RCC
			n FC are used for floors or roofs, but are bad thermal insulators
			*A major cost reduction is achieved compared to RCC
			*A simple and cheap manufacturing set up is needed but the areas
			for prefabricating and curing need to be quite large
			n It is easy to acquire the skill and easy to manufacture
			*A constant quality control is needed during the manufacturing
			process and a proper curing is needed for one month
			*If the channels are not manufactured on site,transportation has to
			be organized while taking care against damage
			*Ferrocement channels are lifted into place and can immediately be
			joined together in order to provide a shelter
			*No need of scaffoldings, shuttering, concrete mixer or vibrator

	[[Roof]]		[[Roof]]

Syk0saje at 06:46, 10 June 2011

2011-06-10T06:46:12Z

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			{{delete\|no content, single inward link fixed}}

	[[Roof]]		[[Roof]]

	[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]		[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]



	[[Category: Housing and construction]]		[[Category: Housing and construction]]

Dorkmo at 16:31, 6 June 2011

2011-06-06T16:31:07Z

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	[[Roof]]		[[Roof]]

	[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]		[[File:Ferrocement channels.pdf]]



			[[Category: Housing and construction]]

Dorkmo: moved LFC Chanel Roof to LFC Channel Roof: i cant spell

2011-06-06T16:28:57Z

moved LFC Chanel Roof to LFC Channel Roof: i cant spell

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