1995Journal of ferrocementRequires access

Applications of ferrocement as a low cost construction material in Malaysia

Abang Ali, Abang Abdullah

Open publisher page 16 citations

Abstract

The efficient use of alternative building materials and technology, appropriate to the local needs of a country must be studied and developed in order to assist the country in sustaining its building activities. Ferrocement, as a relatively new construction material in Malaysia, is slowly gaining acceptance. Various applications of ferrocement as a low cost construction material in the country is discussed.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

The efficient use of alternative building materials and technology, appropriate to the local needs of a country must be studied and developed in order to assist the country in sustaining its building activities. Ferrocement, as a relatively new construction material in Malaysia, is slowly gaining acceptance. Various applications of ferrocement as a low cost construction material in the country is discussed.

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 16 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

The efficient use of alternative building materials and technology, appropriate to the local needs of a country must be studied and developed in order to assist the country in sustaining its building activities. Ferrocement, as a relatively new construction material in Malaysia, is slowly gaining acceptance. Various applications of ferrocement as a low cost construction material in the country is discussed.

Key concepts: Ferrocement, Architectural engineering, Engineering, Building material, Civil engineering, Construction engineering, Reinforced concrete, Structural engineering

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Applications of ferrocement as a low cost construction material in Malaysia — Research Paper | ScholarLens