Authors: Y. Djoko Setiyarto, Vanya Jasmine Shaf
Abstract
Ferrocement is a thin-walled concrete that is less commonly used than reinforced concrete. On the other hand, zinc plate is a type of metal frequently utilized as roofing material and for rain gutters. This study aimed to evaluate the tensile strength of zinc and the flexural strength of ferrocement to ensure their safe load-bearing capacity for multi-storey building floors. The study was conducted experimentally by testing the strength of formwork plates made from ferrocement, with a base plate comprising a layer of zinc. The ferrocement used in the experiment contained two layers of wire mesh and mortar with a cement-to-sand ratio of 1:3. The experimental results yielded a formwork flexural strength value of 0.403 kNm, mortar compressive strength of 22.3 MPa and zinc yield stress of 194.6 MPa. Based on construction trial activities in multi-storey houses, zinc-coated ferrocement plates are deemed safe for application as permanent formwork for floor slabs. © 2025 Taylor’s University. All rights reserved.
Author keywords
Ferrocement; Formwork; Mortar; Plate; Zinc
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