Title: 549R-97: Report on Ferrocement (Reapproved 2009)

Author(s): ACI Committee 549

Publication: Technical Documents

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Appears on pages(s): 26

Keywords: composite materials; compressive strength; construction materials; crack width and spacing; fatigue (materials); ferrocement; fibers; flexural strength; impact; mechanical properties; reinforced concrete; tension; welded wire fabric.

Date: 1/24/1997

Abstract:

Note: A newer version of this document exists. This document was replaced by 549R-18.

The state-of-the-art report and ACI publication SP-61, Ferrocement — Materials and Applications, provide technical information on the mechanical properties, performance, and applications of ferrocement. The intent of this report is to promote the more effective use of ferrocement as a construction material for terrestrial structures in contrast to marine structures, where it has been so far most widely used.