Title:
Laminated Ferrocement for Better Repairs
Author(s):
Martin E. Iorns
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
9
Issue:
9
Appears on pages(s):
34-38
Keywords:
bonding; bridge decks; ferrocement; linings; parking structures; repairs; resurfacing; roofs; sewers; ships; tanks (containers); Construction
DOI:
Date:
9/1/1987
Abstract:
For conventional ferrocement construction, several layers of mesh are tied to a framework of reinforcing bars and then mortar is impregnated into the steel matrix. Laminated ferrocement production has each layer of mesh separately embedded into preplaced mortar. This laminating process eliminates voids, allows more reinforcing to be incorporated without mortar penetration problems, allows mortar composition and density to be varied, and greatly reduces labor costs. This technique has been used successfully for a wide variety of structural repairs and has proven to be impact and corrosion resistant.