An Overview of Ferrocement Construction Technology and Its Applications

Abstract

Ferro cement, which is widely utilized in the creation of sculptures and prefabricated construction components, is thought to be advantageous for the preservation of the environment. The design and construction of the ferrocement, however, continue to receive scant attention in the literature. Additionally, there are several drawbacks to using ferrocement, namely the laborious and intricate procedure of connecting poles and nets. To address these drawbacks and enhance the characteristics of ferrocement, the research issue this paper aims to answer is how to examine the structure of the material during its manufacturing. This study engages in a discourse between ferro cement and concrete fabrication, with a greater emphasis on material and craft than on robots as the current state of the art in concrete fabrication. The process of creating steel plates from two dimensions to three dimensions and then assembling them into a steel skeleton is investigated by substituting steel for the typical wire mesh seen in ferrocement. Subsequently, the process of casting is examined to ensure that the cement mixture is integrated into the steel skeleton and adheres tightly to the steel surface by spraying. In addition, physical experimentation and computer software are used for the simulation and design. In summary, the study raises several issues for further investigation while demonstrating the potential of ferrocement free-forming and its use in (prefabricated) construction technology