Title:
Rural Development: Reinforcing With
Organic Materials
Author(s):
L. Robles-Austriaco, R. P. Pama, and J. Valls
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
5
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
22-26
Keywords:
bamboo; ferrocement; fibers; houses; rein-forcing
materials; roofing; septic tanks; walls; water
tanks.
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1983
Abstract:
In any developing country, the main factor controlling the effective implementation of rural development projects is financial resources. The cost of basic housing and water supply projects should be kept within the provide a technology that could maximize use of local materials, surplus manpower, and limited manufacturing capabilities.