Improving the Strength of Ferrocement Panels Using Suger cane Fibres

Ferro cement is a form of reinforced concrete that differs from conventional reinforced or prestressed concrete primarily by the manner in which the reinforcing elements are dispersed and arranged. It consists of closely spaced, multiple layers of mesh or fine rods completely embedded in cement mortar. This paper describes the various experiments conclusions and remarks drawn by the authors. The result obtained are going to help in the project work to investigate the behaviour of Ferro-cement panels for various parameters and loading. This is useful to find solutions by searching new design techniques and method of construction. Compressive strength of mortar was taken into account. The Ferro cement panel consisted of two thin Ferro cement layers reinforced with palm and sugarcane fibers. Steel wires were used to tie the two layers of iron meshes together. A total of 1:3 sandwich panel was casted. The proposed panels are lighter in weight relative to the conventional brick walls. This kind of lightweight construction process would lead the construction industries for having a green and earthquake resilient environment. Two Different Layers will be used in our project the one was Palm fibers with Ferro cement panel and sugarcane fiber With Ferro cement Panel of 150mm Thickness. These have been used in the aerospace industry for many years and more recently they are being used as load bearing members in naval structures. Presently, it has gained attention to be used as an effective structural form in the building and construction industries. Banana fiber reinforcement increases biodegradability, reduces cost and decreases environmental pollution and hazards. Ferro cement has been regarded as highly versatile construction material possessing unique properties of strength and serviceability. Its advantageous properties such as strength, toughness, water tightness, lightness, durability, fire resistance, and environmental stability cannot be matched by any other thin construction material.