INTRODUCTION
Ferrocement is a highly versatile form of mesh reinforced cement mortar, that possesses unique quality of strength and serviceability. The major avantages of ferrocement construction are: the structures are thin and light, they can be easily precast and they are amenable to repairs in case of local damage. Ferrocrete is a super-strong building material that is composed of concrete and steel-like materials bonded together at the molecular level. Nearly every structure on most Imperial and New Republic worlds is built of this durable substance, and is the Star Wars equivalent of reinforced concrete.
Ferroconcrete, or ferrocrete, was a composite building material made from the combination of concrete and iron that was molecularly bonded to produce a substance with exceptional resistance to wear and tear. The material was used primarily in the construction of roads and walkways, but also for reinforced bunkers and building foundations.
In the real world, the Latin word for "iron" was ferrum, leading to the chemical symbol for iron being "Fe" and ironsmiths being known as "ferriers."
Some of the properties of ferrocrete are-
- Consumption of cement generally 500 to 750 kg per M³
- Reinforcement a) Wiremesh - woven : hexagonal, weided dia 0.5mm to 2.5mm, spacing 6mm to 75mm Consumption 350 - 500 kg per M³. b) Fibres - metallic, non-metallic - manmade & natural dia. 35g or 0.3 x 0.4mm. Consumption 1 - 3%.
- Cover to reinforcement - 2.5 mm to 5 mm - Cover to fibres - nil.
- Fine aggregate - particle size 400 micron to 3mm.
- No coarse aggregate.
- Generally no shuttering.
- Admixtures are mostly used for workability, high strength, antishrinkage, waterproofing and pollution resistance.
- Minimum dimension 10mm and maximum 60mm or so.
- Homogenous isotopic material at the initial stage.
- 10. Fire resistant upto 750°C for a period of 48 hours or even more.
- Dead weight of Ferrocement frame structure is 175 kg to 275 kg per M³
- Uncracked section material generally. Generally not affected by carbonation, chloride penetration, etc. Autogenous healing should take place.
ABOUT THE ORGANISERS
Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy, Nashik is one of the prestigious institutes of Water Resources Department and Public Works Department of Government of Maharashtra. META, Nashik (previously known as Engineering Staff College) was established on 20th May |
1964 to impart induction training to directly recruited engineers from Maharashtra Public Service Commission to Irrigation Department and
PWD. Now the academy also gives training to in-service engineers of the then Irrigation Department (now Water Resources Department) and PWD to get them acquainted with the recent technological changes. Training Courses at 3 Regional Training Centers are mainly for
A.E.(II), Sect. Engrs, J.E. and Civil Engineering Assistants. R.T.C. Pune, also, conducts trainings especially for engineers from mechanical and electrical wings. Besides technical subjects, subjects related to management, Computers, software and personality development are also included in the training program.
| TENTATIVE PROGRAMME |
| Day 1 (19th January 2007) |
| Time | Session |
| 0900 – 0915 | Inaugural Session |
| 0915 –1045 | Session 1 : What is ferrocement ? |
| 1045 – 1115 | Tea |
| 1115 – 1230 | Session 2 : Theory of ferrocrete |
| 1230 –1300 | Session 3 : Case studies |
| 1300 – 1400 | Lunch |
| 1400 – 1530 | Session 4 : Manufacturing products. |
| 1530 – 1545 | Tea |
| 1545 – 1700 | Session 5 : Applications of ferrocrete. |
| 1700 – 1730 | Presentation of product |
| 1730 – 1830 | Discussions |
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| Day 2 (20thJanuary 2007) |
| 0915 – 1045 | Session 6: Visit to a plant |
| 1045 – 1115 | Tea |
| 1115 – 1230 | Session 7: Visit to a plant |
| 1230 –1300 | Session 8 : Case studies |
| 1300 – 1400 | Lunch |
| 1400 – 1530 | Session 9 : Experience of manufacturers in India. |
| 1530 – 1545 | Tea |
| 1545 – 1700 | Session 10 : Group discussions. |
| 1700 – 1730 | Concluding session. |
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English is the sole official language of the workshop.
DATE AND VENUE
The workshop will be held at META, Dindori road, Nashik, India on 19-20 January 2007. |
REGISTRATION
The registration fee payable for participation in the workshop is as follows:
| | INDIA |
Other Countries |
| Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers from WRD and PWD of GOM |
NIL | - |
| Other engineers and professionals | Rs. 2,000.00 | USD 50 |
| Accompanying Persons | Rs. 1,000.00 | USD 30 |
The registration fee covers the cost of registration kit, conference proceedings, lunch, dinner party and tea in-between technical sessions. Free accommodation will be provided in the MERI and META guest house on first cum first serve basis. The participants will have to make their own arrangements for travel.
An accompanying person must either be an immediate relative or one normally residing with the participant.
The last date for the receipt of completed registration forms is 25 December 2006. Spot registration facilities will also be available, provided the prior information is received.
Payment of registration fee is required to be made to the organisers along with the registration form. For mode of payment, refer the section “Payments”.
Fee once paid will not be refunded. However, the registered delegate, who had paid the registration fee, would be sent a complete set of proceedings, and other related publications issued on the occasion of the workshop.
PAYMENTS
All payments shall be made by bank draft drawn in favour of “Assistant Director,
(Adm), Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy” payable at Nashik.
WORKSHOP SECRETARIAT
Vice Principal (Training)
Maharashtra Engineering Training Academy,
Dindori Road, Nashik 422 004
| Contact Person: |
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Er. S.L. Sukate, co-ordinator
Telephone: +91-253-2530206
Fax : +91-253-2530251
Email : metanashik@gmail.com |
REGISTRATION FORM
Click here to download the registration form |
