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Traditional Ferrocement construction may benefit from a rebar replacement materials, made from basslt fibers:
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*[http://www.iifc-hq.org/proceedings/APFIS_2007/Papers/V2-D2-APFIS-150-camera%20ready.pdf STUDY ON THE FABRICATING AND RESHAPING PROCESS OF A NEW KIND OF FRTP BAR]
 
*[http://www.iifc-hq.org/proceedings/APFIS_2007/Papers/V2-D2-APFIS-150-camera%20ready.pdf STUDY ON THE FABRICATING AND RESHAPING PROCESS OF A NEW KIND OF FRTP BAR]

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Ferrocement on Wikipedia

Ferrocement or ferro-cement (also called thin-shell concrete or ferro-concrete) is a system of reinforced mortar or plaster (lime or cement, sand and water) applied over layer of metal mesh, woven expanded-metal or metal-fibers and closely spaced thin steel rods such as rebar. The metal commonly used is iron or some type of steel. It is used to construct relatively thin, hard, strong surfaces and structures in many shapes such as hulls for boats, shell roofs, and water tanks. Ferrocement originated in the 1840s in France and is the origin of reinforced concrete. It has a wide range of other uses including sculpture and prefabricated building components. The term "ferrocement" has been applied by extension to other composite materials, including some containing no cement and no ferrous material.

Advanced concrete mixes like Ductal or Geopolymer might make ferrocement work better.

Ferrocement Boats


Traditional Ferrocement construction may benefit from a rebar replacement material made from basslt fibers:

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