A Study on Durability Parameters of Ferrocement

Ferrocement is formed of a thin layer cement mortar that has been strengthened with multiple layers wire mesh diameter between 0.5 mm to 1 mm. To evaluate the durability criteria for specimen, series cubes and cylinders were cast in this experiment using mix at ratio 1:3 water-cement 0.40 was selected. In study, ability ferrocement endure water penetration, sorptivity, resistance sulphates examined. The curing period chosen be 28, 56, 90 days, respectively, order track changes outcome investigate effects various times on ferrocement. measure rate absorption by capillarity rise, Sorptivity test conducted accordance ASTM C1585-04. average day 9 found 84.87 x 10 -7 mm/s 1/2 , 93.78 x10 96.34x10 days respectively. Sulphate attack as per C 1012-2010. mass loss observed 0.28%, 0.32%, 0.33% original mass, while strength 6.96%, 6.44%, 6.33% periods According DIN-1048, part 5, Water permeability conducted. pressured 500 KPa specimen determine its penetration. penetration 22.33 mm, 18.67 14.33 corresponding days. results within range twaswere specified respective code, they judged acceptable terms ferrocement's guidelines.