Ferrocement: An alternative roofing material for low-cost housing
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Subject Categories
Civil Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Civil Engineering
Abstract/Summary
Ferrocement is a thin-wall composite material reinforced with closely spaced, multiple layers of wire mesh and steel rods. Ferrocement can be used in a wide variety of structures which includes applications in boat-building and housing.This project study will prove that ferrocement roofing can be used for low cost housing. In doing so, this project study gives several alternative ferrocement roofing designs and their cost analysis. The project study will show that, in general, ferrocement roofing costs less than conventional Galvanized Iron roofing. It should, however, be noted that the project study is only limited to the model house designs provided by the N.H.A.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06411
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
268 leaves ; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Building materials; Reinforced concrete; Housing-- Cost of construction
Recommended Citation
Co, O., Moreno, E. S., & Uy, M. C. (1994). Ferrocement: An alternative roofing material for low-cost housing. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6453
