Ferrocement roof

FERROCEMENT

ROOF

DISCRIPTION

The ferrocement roof consists panels size

1.5mtrs.x1.2mtrs. approximately and ferrocement

portal and purlins replacing AC sheets and structurals

steel trusses and purlins. Unlike AC sheet Metal, FRP

roof all the ferrocement panels are joined

monolithically. There will be no nuts and bolt

arrangement as in the case of AC sheet Metal, FRP

roofs. But ferrocement panels shall be connected to

the purlins and portal by welding and in-situ

vibrated cement matrix application. Or Ferrocement

mega tiles of size 1.5 x 1.2 mtr. or more are laid just like

Mangalore tiles with most effective interlocking

arrangement to prevent rain water entry below. There

will be least heat transfer as compared to AC sheets

etc. The space below the roof shall be neat and clean

since the steel trusses are eliminated. There will be far

better storage space below without obstruction.

The ferrocement roof is superior as compared to

A.C. sheets roof and metal sheets as below: -

Ferrocement can be monolith, jointless roof

eliminating trusses and purlins nuts and bolts and joints

as in the case of AC sheet/ Metal sheets roof.

Ferrocement roof shall transfer much less heat as

compared to AC sheet/ Metal sheets roof. It can be

fully insulated against heat transfer. Jointless

ferrocement roof prevent humidity transfer inside.

Since structural trusses, purlins are eliminated space

there is more storage space.

Since ferrocement roof is monolith, there

is no phenomenon such as cracking as

in the case of AC sheet/ Metal sheets

roof and leakage of rainwater and

corrosion of nuts and bolts, therefore,

least maintenance operations. Soffit of

ferrocement roofs is neat and clean as

compared to AC sheet/ Metal sheets

roof since there are no steel trusses or

tubular trusses.

In the long run ferrocement roof are very economical.

The performance of gutters and valleys is superior. Because these are integral with roof.

The life of tubular truss roof is much less in view of earlier loss of strength due to corrosion.

Wooden trusses purlins require replacement off and on. In ferrocement roof, no replacement is necessary.

Ferrocement roof is trouble free and durable for decades.

USAGE

Ferrocement structures

Highrise buildings

Inbuilt Ferrocement Structural Formwork

Ferrocement scores over R.C.C.

Ferrocement structurals score over Steel Structurals

Ferrocement plated RCC structures

Horizontal And Vertical Extension Of RCC Buildings

Water StorageTanks Underground Overhead Tower

Repairs, Rehabilitation Retrofitting

Waterproofing

Mini structures

Corrosion resistance

Earthquake resistance

Disaster resistance

Ferrocement - The best fire resistant

material of construction

Roofs

Rainwater harvesting

Elevation Pergola Cladding

Vehicular bridges

Foot bridges

Irrigation Structures

Swimming pools

Ships, boats, barges, docks

Ferrocement Furniture

The structural steel frame work of

portals and purlins in position being

made ready for insitu ferrocement

concrete work. Span 12.2 Meter

View of the roof from inside The

fans and lectrical fittings

attached to roof can been seen.

This is a complete Kiosk structure with

ferrocement foundation, walls, columns

and roofs.

Most appropriate for resorts structure and

fast food kiosks.

Ferrocement roof panel &

Beam

being lifted to 8th floor level

View of the roof from inside and

outside & supporting system for

a society Apartment.

Ferrocement structurals trusses and purlins

to support roof panels & Dome Dia.4.00

Apex 1.5 M. and thickness 25mm.

smooth finish on top on sofit. No water

proofing treatment necessary.

This is a roof of a small structure with cast

insitu treatment. The white band all

around is also of ferrocement. The size of

the roof is 6x3x1.2 Mtr. ht. & This is inside of

the roof consisting of ferrocement portals

and purlins. All cast insitu

finish smooth. Electrical installation fixed to

the roof is visible.

Corroded metal roof, Detroit,

USA and Such corrosion is not

possible with Ferrocement.

Ferrocement roof interlocking tiles size

1.2x0.9mt. X20mm thick. Size can be

increased to 2.4 x 1.2 mtrs. x 25mm thick

or so and laid in position with new

arrangement supported by

ferrocement portal

Company Profile

Incorporated in 2002, unified steel and reinforced

cement building kit manufacturer . has stayed on the

cutting edge of modern construction technology with

its patented Ferrocement aprovides building solutions

worldwide, from low-cost housing to luxury tourist villas.

Projects include disaster resistant structures, such as

schools, daycare centers, commercial & hospitality

complexes, and agro-industrial facilities. Worldwide

technology services include global internet marketing

of am-cor Kits through its online store, Ferrocement

structural engineering & project design, and hands-on

site instruction showing builders how to assemble and

finish am-cor building shell kits.m-cor Construction

System

WHY SHOULD WE USE IT?

Ferrocement is able to offer superior services and

building construction at lower cost through a

combination of advanced technology and decades

of experience. The ferrocement construction system is

a proprietary technology based on patented panel

designs by architect & inventor Angus W. Macdonald.

Using advanced, specialized 3D modeling and

engineering software,and. quickly estimates

construction cost and publishes detailed illustrated

manuals explaining manufacturing, field assembly and

finishing techniques.

Green and sustainable

Development from ferrocement.

New green and sustainable Ferrocement panel

factory as a model production facility. Production

machinery, climate control, hot water and other

services will be solar powered, reducing the carbon

footprint of building panels and completed building

shells. The factory, in Culpeper, VA, is centrally located

on the US Eastern Seaboard, near the ports of Norfolk,

Richmond, and Baltimore. We believe that through a

combination of global thinking, environmental

awareness, and construction innovation, people can

inexpensively build green, sustainable, and beautiful

buildings that will withstand natural disasters, rising

energy prices, and the test of time.

PRESENTED BY:-

Abhishek Saxena (B.Arch)

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