Abstract
Abstract: This project presents a Flexural behaviour of composite ferrocement slabs to investigate the effect of impact and ultimate flexural load on ferrocement slabs of size 600mmx400mmx15mm (thickness) reinforced with PVC coated steel weld mesh, and compare the results with slabs made of GI-coated steel weld mesh. PVC-coated weld mesh is used as non-corrosive reinforcement in ferrocement slab. The ferrocement slab was cast using Ordinary Portland Cement, locally available river sand and portable water with cement mortar ratio of 1:3 and water cement ratio of 0.5. The aim of this study is to observe the influence of PVC coated weld mesh ferrocement slab using ferrocement in enhancement of the mechanical properties of slabs subjected to impact and flexural load. The flexural load, maximum deflection, crack- pattern and crack-width of ferrocement slabs reinforced with PVC and GI coated weld mesh were analysed. Finally, the analytical results were compared with experimental results to predict the effectiveness of ferrocement techniques in structural applications.
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