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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 | |||
*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 | ||
*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 | ||
[[Roof]] | =See Also= | ||
*[[Roof]] | |||
*[[Ferrocement]] | |||
=Useful Links= | |||
*[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:37, 16 December 2019
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
- 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
- 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