An Experimental Study on Behaviour of GGBS in Ferro-Cement Wall Panel

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume V, Issue VI, June 2018 | ISSN 2321–2705

An Experimental Study on Behaviour of GGBS in Ferro-Cement Wall Panel

Roshan Mathew^1*, Jerison Scariah James²

 ^1,2Department of Civil Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University, India
*Corresponding author

Abstract: – The uses of prefabricated Ferrocement components increase engineering properties of the structure and reduce the cost of construction and completion time. Ferrocement is a versatile structural construction material possessing unique properties of strength and serviceability. It is made with closely-knit wire mesh steel reinforcing bars filled with rich cement mortar. Welded mesh may also be used in place of reinforcing bars. The materials required for making it such as cement, sand, wire mesh and mild steel reinforcing bars are easily available everywhere.Water permeability coefficient of the concrete mixed with ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) was investigated.

Keywords: Ferro cement; Ground granulated blast-furnace slag

I. INTRODUCTION

The shelter is one of the core needs of human being. With the use of locally available materials incorporate with the upgraded skills and technology without sacrificing strength, performance and life of the structure, we can implement new concept known as Low-cost housing which deals with effective cost controlling technique which deals in reducing the cost construction. There is huge misconception that low-cost housing is suitable for only substandard works and they are constructed by utilizing cheap building materials of low quality. The reality is that by proper management of resources the Low-cost housing is executed. Ferrocement can be adapted to many different functions or activities of structural construction material possessing unique characteristics of strength and serviceability. With closely tightened wire mesh steel reinforcement impregnated with rich cement mortar. Cement, aggregate, wire mesh are easily available everywhere for its construction. It is possible to fabricate in Ferrocement a variety of structural elements which are thin, light and durable and possessing a high degree of impermeability. It can be cast into any shape due to the lightness of steel and mouldability of mortar. No level of earthquake resistance can guarantee that an earthquake will not blemish a building. Good seismic resistant design will minimize structural damage and the most importantly, protect the lives of the occupants during a major seismic circumstance.

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