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Ferrocement is a thin composite made with a cement-based mortar matrix reinforced with closely spaced layers of small diameter wire mesh. The mesh may be made of metallic or other suitable materials.

Ferrocement was first discovered in 1848 in France by Joseph Lambot and patented by him in 1852. In other words, this predates reinforced concrete by 25-30 years.



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[Er.Ashish sogani]

[Ar.Niyati Gupta]

Gurudwara Brahm Bunga, Doraha near Ludhiana


The 22 ft dia dome is only 30 mm thick and is perched at a height of 90 feet on top of the temple building.

Trusses were prefabricated on simple jigs on floor.
Hoop Steel being tied around trusses.

GI Meshes over the armature

Plastering with High Performance mix

After plastering it is immediately wrapped in an impermeable HDPE sheet and put on drip-curing under intensive care for a month.