Essays about: "ferrocement"

Found 2 essays containing the word ferrocement.

1. 1. Analysis of Ferrocement and Textile Reinforced Concrete for Shell Structures

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggnadsmekanik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

   Author : Mile Bezbradica; [2015]
   Keywords : textile reinforced concrete; shell structures; ferrocement; FEM; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The purpose of this master’s thesis is to investigate the stiffness properties of three reinforcement materials for concrete shell structures: ferrocement, glass-fibre textile and carbon-fibre textile. Three types of strategies were used to analyse the properties of the materials, an analytical model, experimental beam prototypes and a numerical analysis. READ MORE

3. 2. Ferrocement Super-Insulated Shell House Design and Construction

   University essay from KTH/Tillämpad termodynamik och kylteknik

   Author : Jan Lugowski; [2013]
   Keywords : shell structures; concrete; ferrocement; green buildings; energy modeling;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to explore the ferrocement building technique for sustainable housing. Ferrocement involves the use of conventional cement with fine aggregate and several layers of steel, with the advantage of higher strength than conventional reinforced concrete, limited formwork and thinner sections. READ MORE