Title: Postcure Forming of Ferrocement

Author(s): Douglas Alexander and Robert C. K. Alexander

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 83

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 953-960

Keywords: concretes; ferrocement; flat concrete plates; formability; metal fibers; precast concrete.

DOI: 10.14359/1855

Date: 11/1/1986

Abstract:
Because concrete is considered a castable material, no technology has grown around it that resembles the techniques employed in forming steel plates. Some of the parameters that govern the successful forming of flat precast ferrocement into useful products and the methods employed in their construction are explained.