Ferrocement: Building with Cement, Sand, and Wire Mesh

Ferrocement: Building with Cement, Sand, and Wire Mesh by Stanley Abercrombie. Published by Schocken Books, New York, NY, 1977. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0709166931. LCCN 76-48848. A quick, cheap, do-it-yourself technique that can be used to make everything from a simple flowerpot to a complete house. With more than 100 illustrations. Ferrocement construction combines the tensile strength of steel with the compressive strength of concrete in a relative thin, lightweight shell made by applying a rich mortar of Portland cement and sand to a wire-mesh frame. The author details the fine points of the process, describing the tools; the importance of carefully measuring cement, sand, and water; the crucial step of curing; and general aspects of ferrocement design. Description text copyright 2010 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 22094.