Innovative Construction Technique Using Ferrocrete

Authors

  • Sujit Matale1 , Shruti Krishnakumar2 , Atul Yadav3 , Aashika Patidar4 , Sagar Lalage5 1 Pune University, D.Y.P.I.E.T., Pimpri, Pune, India. sujitmatale@gmail.com 2 Pune University, D.Y.P.I.E.T., Pimpri, Pune, India shruti.krishna1994@gmail.com 3Pune University, D.Y.P.I.E.T., Pimpri, Pune, India atuly56@gmail.com 4Pune University, D.Y.P.I.E.T., Pimpri, Pune, India Ashikap75@gmsil.com 5Pune University, D.Y.P.I.E.T., Pimpri, Pune, India lalage.sagar@gmail.com, India
Vol. 3 No. 6 (2015)
Articles
December 1, 2016

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In recent years, speedy construction is necessary for overall development to satisfy the needs of current population.
There is huge mismatch between the infrastructural needs and its development. This study aims to increase the pace of
construction using precast ferrocrete mould which would eradicate the use of formwork completely. Significant amount of work
has been carried out on confinement of column with ferrocrete laminates for strengthening and jacketing purposes. Use of
ferrocrete mould as an external confinement to concrete specimen has been thoroughly studied and investigated in this
experimental study. The experimental investigation included casting of six M20 blocks in two batches each having different
specifications. All the specimens were tested for direct un-axial compression. The change in stress carrying capacity of confined
specimens was compared with that of unconfined specimens having similar size and dimensions. After comparison, the increase
in load carrying capacity observed in ferrocrete confined specimens was 71.18%, as compared to the strength of unconfined
specimens.