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This research aims to assess the structural behavior and load capacity of various ferrocement beams with different mesh reinforcements and mortars.

July 21, 2026Structural Concrete

Mechanical behavior of ferrocement composite beams incorporating advanced mesh reinforcement and ECC mortar

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This research aims to assess the structural behavior and load capacity of various ferrocement beams with different mesh reinforcements and mortars.
Evaluated twelve beam specimens with various mesh configurations (fiberglass, welded, expanded steel) and two types of mortar (high-strength and ECC).
Conducted experimental testing to measure beam toughness, first-cracking load, and ultimate load across different setups.
Compared performance based on span-to-depth ratios and reinforcement types.
Beam reinforced with fiberglass mesh had the lowest first-cracking and ultimate loads compared to other specimens.
Beam with three layers of expanded wire mesh achieved an ultimate load increase of up to 186.04% over the reference beam A0.
Ferrocement beams with ECC mortar outperformed those with high-strength mortar in maximum load capacity.

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Experimental trial evaluates beam toughness and strength using advanced mesh reinforcement and ECC mortar in ferrocement structures, indicating significant improvements in performance.

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Aboul-Nour et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5f0bc586a4235cc16194bd https://doi.org/10.1002/suco.70718

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Experimental trial evaluates beam toughness and strength using advanced mesh reinforcement and ECC mortar in ferrocement structures, indicating significant improvements in performance.

Mechanical behavior of ferrocement composite beams incorporating advanced mesh reinforcement and ECC mortar

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Mechanical behavior of ferrocement composite beams incorporating advanced mesh reinforcement and ECC mortar

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