OIST BHOPAL

PPT- FERROCEMENT

SUB .TO VIVEK SONI

SUB. BYSANJAY KUMAR TIWARI
0105CE143D06
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DEFINITION
Ferro cement is a form of
reinforced concrete using closely
spaced multiple layers of mesh
and/or small diameter rods
completely infiltrated with, or
encapsulated in, mortar.

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF

FERROCEMENT

MATERIALS USED IN FERRO CEMENT

Cement mortar mix

Skeleton steel

Steel mesh reinforcement or Fibrereinforced polymeric meshes

CEMENT MORTAR MIX

OPC

and fine aggregate matrix is used

The matrix constitutes 95% of the

composite and governs its behavior

sand occupies 60 to 75% of the volume

of the mortar

Plasticizers and other admixtures are

used
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Chemical admixtures used in ferrocement serve

purposes of

water reduction, with strength and reduces

permeability;

Air entrainment, which increases resistance

freezing and thawing;

suppression of reaction between galvanized

reinforcement and cement

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WATER

Water should be potable,

clean, and free from organic matter

- silt, oil, sugar, chloride and acidic
material

pH equal or greater than 7

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MIX PROPORTIONS

Sand:

cement ratio (by mass) 1.5

to 2.5

Water: cement ratio (by mass)

0.35 to 0.60

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SKELETON STEEL

Forms the skeleton of the structure

3 to 8 mm steel rods are used
Used in the form of tied reinforcement or
welded wire fabric
Used to impart structural strength in case of
boats, barges etc
Reinforcement should be free from dust, rust
and other impurities

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STEEL MESH REINFORCEMENT

Consists of galvanized steel wires of

diameter 0.5 to 1.5 mm, spaced at 6 to
20mm centre to centre
Available as woven/interlocking mesh and
welded mesh
Welded wire mesh has hexagonal or
rectangular openings
Expanded-metal lath is also used
Made from carbon, glass etc.

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COMMONLY USED REINFORCING MESH

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PROPERTIES OF FERRO CEMENT

It is a very durable, cheap and versatile material.

Low w/c ratio produces an impermeable

structures

less shrinkage, and low weight.

high tensile strength and stiffness

better impact and punching shear resistance

undergo large deformations before cracking or

high deflections
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BEHAVIOR OF FERROCEMENT IN
TENSION

rC in tension

Ferro cement in tension

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APPLICATIONS

TANKS, CONTAINERS AND SILOS

. FLOORS AND ROOFS
. HEAVY DUTY FLOORS TILES
. WATERPROOFING
. MANHOLE COVERS
. WALL CUPBOARDS

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ANTICORROSIVE MEMBRANE TREATMENT

. FERROCEMENT BUILDINGS
. FERROCEMENT DUCTS
. REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES
. CHEMICAL RESISTANT TREATMENT
. IRRIGATION STRUCTURES

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RURAL APPLICATIONS

MARINE APPLICATIONS

ELEVATION TREATMENT

FIRE RESISTANT STRUCTURES

SOIL STABILISATION
PIPES

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SEWER LINES

BRIDGE

FOOT BRIDGE

STRENGTHENING

OF RCC STRUCTURES

SULPHATE RESISTANT CEMENT SAVING

PRE-CAST FERROCEMENT STRUCTURES

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TECHNIQUES OF MANUFACTURE
Hand
Semi-

plastering
mechanised process

Centrifuging

and

Guniting

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THANK YOU

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