Evaluating the flextural strength of ferrocement wall panel using msand and river sand

This paper presents the result of an investigation aimed at developing a ferro-cement wall panel using river sand and M-sand and comparing the strength between the wall panels by conducting flexural strength test. Additionally the mesh used for wall panels also tested in UTM machine to find out the tensile strength of the mesh. To accomplish this objective, an experimental program was conducted and theoretical model was adopted. The experimental program comprised casting and testing of two wall panels of total dimensions 750×750×25 mm consisting of welded steel square mesh and hexagonal chicken mesh. After curing period the wall panels are tested by conducting flexural strength test and comparing the result to know about the load carrying capacity of ferro-cement wall panels using river sand and M-sand. The wall panel which sustains the maximum load can be used for varies purpose like construction of water tanks , silos and low cost housing facilties for rural peoples.