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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

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