January 14, 2026

Rapid Multi

Transforming Spaces, Enriching Lives

Structural analysis of ferrocement composite panels with expanded perlite based mortar

Structural analysis of ferrocement composite panels with expanded perlite based mortar
  • Masood, A., Arif, M., Akhtar, S. & Haquie, M. Performance of ferrocement panels in different environments. Cem. Concr. Res. 33, 555–562 (2003).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Mansur, M. A., Maalej, M. & Ismail, M. Study on corrosion durability of ferrocement. ACI Mater. J. 105, 28–34 (2008).

    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Greepala, V. & Nimityongskul, P. Structural integrity of ferrocement panels exposed to fire. Cem. Concr. Compos. 30, 419–430 (2008).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Batson, G. B. et al. Guide for the design, construction, and repair of ferrocement. ACI Struct. J. 85, 325–351 (1988).

    ADS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Mazhar, M. A., Alam, P., Kamran, M., Ahmad, S. & Junaid, S. Recent Developments and Innovations in the Sustainable Production of Concrete 533–548 (Elsevier, 2025).

    Book 

    Google Scholar 

  • Elsamak, G. et al. Anchored and epoxied ferrocement strips for improving flexural performance of two-way reinforced concrete slabs. Case Stud. Constr. Mater. 22, e04314 (2025).

    Google Scholar 

  • Minde, P. & Kulkarni, M. Revolutionizing Indian construction sector with sustainable modular LGSF-ferron composite construction technology. Innov. Infrastruct. Solut. 10, 1–17 (2025).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Sathe, S., Dandin, S. & Kangda, M. Z. Comparative study on structural behavior of fibrous-ferro-cement panel reinforced with welded and expanded wire grid subjected to flexural loads. Multiscale Multidiscip. Model. Exp. Des. 8, 1–19 (2025).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Al-Kubaisy, M. & Jumaat, M. Z. Flexural behaviour of reinforced concrete slabs with ferrocement tension zone cover. Constr. Build. Mater. 14, 245–252 (2000).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Chithambaram, S. J. & Kumar, S. Flexural behaviour of bamboo based ferrocement slab panels with flyash. Constr. Build. Mater. 134, 641–648 (2017).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Joyklad, P. et al. Structural behavior of RC one-way slabs strengthened with ferrocement and FRP composites. Eng. Fail. Anal. 161, 108328 (2024).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Sathe, S., Kangda, M. Z., Khan, M. A., Alharbi, Y. R. & Qamar, O. Structural performance of ferrocement panels under low-and high-velocity impact load. ACS Omega 8, 41120–41133 (2023).

    Article 
    CAS 
    PubMed 
    PubMed Central 

    Google Scholar 

  • Eltaly, B. A., Shaheen, Y. B., Salem, M. & Hamoda, A. Ferrocement oil pipes exposed to critical conditions and using various types of reinforcement mesh: Experimental and numerical studies. Structures 66, 106780 (2024).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Minde, P., Bhagat, D., Patil, M. & Kulkarni, M. A state-of-the-art review of ferrocement as a sustainable construction material in the Indian context. Mater. Today Proc. (2023).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Topçu, İB. & Işıkdağ, B. Effect of expanded perlite aggregate on the properties of lightweight concrete. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 204, 34–38 (2008).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Bingöl, A. F. & Gül, R. Compressive Strength of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Exposed to High Temperatures (2004).

  • Memon, N. A., Sumadi, S. R. & Ramli, M. Ferrocement encased lightweight aerated concrete: A novel approach to produce sandwich composite. Mater. Lett. 61, 4035–4038 (2007).

    Article 
    ADS 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Topçu, İB. & Işıkdağ, B. Manufacture of high heat conductivity resistant clay bricks containing perlite. Build. Environ. 42, 3540–3546 (2007).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Demirboğa, R. & Gül, R. The effects of expanded perlite aggregate, silica fume and fly ash on the thermal conductivity of lightweight concrete. Cem. Concr. Res. 33, 723–727 (2003).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Seyhan, I. Future of Perlite and Light Construction Materials Industry in Turkey and world, vol. 1. National Perlite Congress, MTA, Turkey Geology Association.

  • Maso, J. (UNESCO Report for Karadeniz Tech. Univ., Dept. of Civil Engn, 1978).

  • Wang, S., Naaman, A. E. & Li, V. C. Bending response of hybrid ferrocement plates with meshes and fibers. J. Ferrocem. 34, 275–288 (2004).

    Google Scholar 

  • Eskandari, H. & Madadi, A. Investigation of ferrocement channels using experimental and finite element analysis. Eng. Sci. Technol. Int. J. 18, 769–775. (2015).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shakir, Q. M. & Hannon, H. K. Innovative model of precast RC curved hybrid deep beams composed partially with high-performance concrete. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 49, 6045–6060 (2024).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shakir, Q. M. & Hanoon, H. K. New models for reinforced concrete precast hybrid deep beams under static loads with curved hybridization. Structures 54, 1007–1025 (2023).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shakir, Q. M. & Hannon, H. K. A novel hybrid model of reinforced concrete deep beams with curved hybridization. J. Teknol. 85, 31–39 (2023).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Naveen, G. & Suresh, G. Experimental study on light weight ferrocement beam under monotonic and repeated flexural loading. Int. J. Civ. Struct. Eng. 3, 294 (2012).

    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shaheen, Y. B., Soliman, N. M. & Kotb, H. A. Flexural behavior of lightweight composite ferrocement plates. Concr. Res. Lett. 6, 69–92 (2015).

    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Işıkdağ, B. Characterization of lightweight ferrocement panels containing expanded perlite-based mortar. Constr. Build. Mater. 81, 15–23 (2015).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Madadi, A., Eskandari-Naddaf, H. & Gharouni-Nik, M. Lightweight ferrocement matrix compressive behavior: Experiments versus finite element analysis. Arab. J. Sci. Eng. 42, 1–13 (2017).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Madadi, A., Eskandari-Naddaf, H., Shadnia, R. & Zhang, L. Characterization of ferrocement slab panels containing lightweight expanded clay aggregate using digital image correlation technique. Constr. Build. Mater. 180, 464–476 (2018).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Madadi, A., Eskandari-Naddaf, H., Shadnia, R. & Zhang, L. Digital image correlation to characterize the flexural behavior of lightweight ferrocement slab panels. Constr. Build. Mater. 189, 967–977. (2018).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Madadi, A., Tasdighi, M. & Eskandari-Naddaf, H. Structural response of ferrocement panels incorporating lightweight expanded clay and perlite aggregates: Experimental, theoretical and statistical analysis. Eng. Struct. 188, 382–393. (2019).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Yan, G. et al. Effect of perlite powder on properties of structural lightweight concrete with perlite aggregate. Struct. Eng. Mech. 84, 393–411 (2022).

    Google Scholar 

  • Korouzhdeh, T., Eskandari-Naddaf, H. & Gharouni-Nik, M. An Improved ant colony model for cost optimization of composite beams. Appl. Artif. Intell. 31, 44–63. (2017).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Eskandari, H. & Pakzad, A. Applying simplex lattice in optimizing self-compaction concrete compressive strength. Asian J. Civ. Eng. (BHRC) 16, 775–787 (2015).

    Google Scholar 

  • Chauhan, R., Singh, T., Kumar, N., Patnaik, A. & Thakur, N. Experimental investigation and optimization of impinging jet solar thermal collector by Taguchi method. Appl. Therm. Eng. 116, 100–109 (2017).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Eskandari, H. & Korouzhdeh, T. Cost optimization and sensitivity analysis of composite beams. Civ. Eng. J. 2, 52–62 (2016).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Eskandari-Naddaf, H. & Azimi-Pour, M. Performance evaluation of dry-pressed concrete curbs with variable cement grades by using Taguchi method. Ain Shams Eng. J. (2016).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shariat, M., Shariati, M., Madadi, A. & Wakil, K. Computational Lagrangian multiplier method by using for optimization and sensitivity analysis of rectangular reinforced concrete beams. Steel Compos. Struct. 29, 243–256. (2018).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Raisi, K., Abazarsa, M. & Yu, T. Corrosion detection of steel-reinforced concrete specimens using synthetic aperture radar. In Nondestructive Characterization and Monitoring of Advanced Materials, Aerospace, Civil Infrastructure, and Transportation XVIII, 182–196 (SPIE).

  • Dulsang, N. et al. Optimizing mix proportion of lightweight concrete containing plastic waste by Taguchi method. Adv. Mater. Res. 931, 431–435 (2014).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Dulsang, N., Kasemsiri, P., Posi, P., Hiziroglu, S. & Chindaprasirt, P. Characterization of an environment friendly lightweight concrete containing ethyl vinyl acetate waste. Mater. Des. 96, 350–356 (2016).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Xu, Y., Jiang, L., Xu, J. & Li, Y. Mechanical properties of expanded polystyrene lightweight aggregate concrete and brick. Constr. Build. Mater. 27, 32–38 (2012).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Türkmen, İ, Gül, R., Çel, K. C. & Dem Rboğa, R. Determination by the Taguchi method of optimum conditions for mechanical properties of high strength concrete with admixtures of silica fume and blast furnace slag. Civ. Eng. Environ. Syst. 20, 105–118 (2003).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Ozbay, E., Oztas, A., Baykasoglu, A. & Ozbebek, H. Investigating mix proportions of high strength self compacting concrete by using Taguchi method. Constr. Build. Mater. 23, 694–702 (2009).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Ghanei, A., Eskandari-Naddaf, H., Ozbakkaloglu, T. & Davoodi, A. Electrochemical and statistical analyses of the combined effect of air-entraining admixture and micro-silica on corrosion of reinforced concrete. Constr. Build. Mater. 262, 120768 (2020).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Standard, A.

  • Roux, S., Hild, F. & Berthaud, Y. Correlation image velocimetry: A spectral approach. Appl. Opt. 41, 108–115 (2002).

    Article 
    ADS 
    PubMed 

    Google Scholar 

  • Orteu, J.-J. 3-D computer vision in experimental mechanics. Opt. Lasers Eng. 47, 282–291 (2009).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Caduff, D. & Van Mier, J. G. Analysis of compressive fracture of three different concretes by means of 3D-digital image correlation and vacuum impregnation. Cem. Concr. Compos. 32, 281–290 (2010).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Batson, G. B. et al. Guide for the design, construction, and repair of ferrocement. ACI Struct. J. 85(3), 325–351 (1993).

    Google Scholar 

  • Balaguru, P. & Batson, G. State-of-the-art report on ferrocement. ACI Committee 549 (1997).

  • Logan, D. & Shaw, S. Moment capacity and cracking behavior of ferrocement in flexure. J. Proc. 70, 799–804 (1973).

    Google Scholar 

  • Timoshenko, S. & Woinowsky-Krieger, S. Theory of Plates and Shells (1959).

  • Hago, A., Al-Jabri, K., Alnuaimi, A., Al-Moqbali, H. & Al-Kubaisy, M. Ultimate and service behavior of ferrocement roof slab panels. Constr. Build. Mater. 19, 31–37 (2005).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Bazant, Z. P. Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures: Proceedings of the First International Conference on Fracture Mechanics of Concrete Structures (FraMCoS1), held at Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA, 1–5 June 1992. vol. 1 (CRC Press, 1992).

  • Khonsari, S., Eslami, E. & Anvari, A. Effects of expanded perlite aggregate (EPA) on the mechanical behavior of lightweight concrete. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Fracture and Mechanics of Concrete and Concrete Structure (FraMCoS-7), Jeju, Korea,1354–1361.

  • Nassif, H. H. & Najm, H. Experimental and analytical investigation of ferrocement–concrete composite beams. Cem. Concr. Compos. 26, 787–796 (2004).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Mohana, R., Prabavathy, S. & Bharathi, S. L. Sustainable utilization of industrial wastes for the cleaner production of ferrocement structures: A comprehensive review. J. Clean. Prod. 291, 125916 (2021).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Cheah, C. B. & Ramli, M. Load capacity and crack development characteristics of HCWA–DSF high strength mortar ferrocement panels in flexure. Constr. Build. Mater. 36, 348–357 (2012).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Hamrat, M., Boulekbache, B., Chemrouk, M. & Amziane, S. Flexural cracking behavior of normal strength, high strength and high strength fiber concrete beams, using digital image correlation technique. Constr. Build. Mater. 106, 678–692 (2016).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Choi, S., Won, M. C., Sudoi, E. & Nasrazadani, S. Horizontal Cracking Mechanism in CRCP (2009).

  • Basunbul, I., Saleem, M. & Al-Sulaimani, G. Flexural behavior of ferrocement sandwich panels. Cem. Concr. Compos. 13, 21–28 (1991).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Cheah, C. B. & Ramli, M. The structural behaviour of HCWA ferrocement–reinforced concrete composite slabs. Compos. B Eng. 51, 68–78 (2013).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang, K.-H., Mun, J.-H. & Kim, G.-H. Flexural behavior of post-tensioned normal-strength lightweight concrete one-way slabs. Eng. Struct. 56, 1295–1307 (2013).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Korouzhdeh, T. & Eskandari-Naddaf, H. Cost-safety optimization of steel-concrete composite beams using standardized formulation. Eng. Sci. Technol. Int. J. 22, 523–532 (2018).

    Google Scholar 

  • Roy, R. K. A primer on the Taguchi Method (Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2010).

    Google Scholar 

  • Sevinç, A. H., Durgun, M. Y. & Eken, M. A Taguchi approach for investigating the engineering properties of concretes incorporating barite, colemanite, basaltic pumice and ground blast furnace slag. Constr. Build. Mater. 135, 343–351 (2017).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Joshaghani, A., Ramezanianpour, A. A., Ataei, O. & Golroo, A. Optimizing pervious concrete pavement mixture design by using the Taguchi method. Constr. Build. Mater. 101, 317–325 (2015).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Ghanei, A., Eskandari-Naddaf, H. & Davoodi, A. Corrosion behavior and optimization of air-entrained reinforced concrete, incorporating microsilica. Struct. Concr. 19, 1472–1480 (2018).

    Article 

    Google Scholar 

  • Shaji, S. & Radhakrishnan, V. Analysis of process parameters in surface grinding with graphite as lubricant based on the Taguchi method. J. Mater. Process. Technol. 141, 51–59 (2003).

    Article 
    CAS 

    Google Scholar 

  • link

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Copyright © All rights reserved. | Newsphere by AF themes.