This paper presents an experimental study of the ferrocement V-shaped folded plate units with ribs in the valley portion. The units with different plate angles and different percentages of steel consist of two layers of hexagonal wire meshes and mild steel bars. Deflections, strains and crack observations are made at various stages of loading. Predicted cracking loads, ultimate loads and deflections are compared with the experimental results. The suitability of the units for precast floor and roof purposes is discussed.

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dc.contributor.authorVenkatakrishna, H.V.
dc.contributor.authorVenkatachala, C.
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-05T11:00:43Z
dc.date.issuedFERROCEMENT PRECAST RIBBED ROOF ELEMENTS: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.
dc.description.abstract1986
dc.identifier.citationJournal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Civil Engineering Division, 1986, 66, , pp. 222-226
dc.identifier.issn3731995
dc.identifier.urihttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/28119
dc.subjectCONCRETE CONSTRUCTION - Precast
dc.subjectCONCRETE REINFORCEMENTS
dc.subjectMATERIALS TESTING
dc.subjectPLATES - Testing
dc.subjectFOLDED PLATES
dc.subjectPRECAST RIBBED ROOF ELEMENTS
dc.subjectROOFS
dc.titleThis paper presents an experimental study of the ferrocement V-shaped folded plate units with ribs in the valley portion. The units with different plate angles and different percentages of steel consist of two layers of hexagonal wire meshes and mild steel bars. Deflections, strains and crack observations are made at various stages of loading. Predicted cracking loads, ultimate loads and deflections are compared with the experimental results. The suitability of the units for precast floor and roof purposes is discussed.

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