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@article{196061,
        author = {Er Malay Mitra Chaubey and Divyanshu Singh and Govind Singh and Pradum Rajbhar and Ravi Pratap Singh and Neeraj Nishad},
        title = {Experimental study on compressive strength of concrete cubes with internal ferrocement jacketing using single- and double-layer reinforcement.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {1559-1565},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=196061},
        abstract = {Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials in the world due to its compressive strength and durability. However, over time concrete structures may experience deterioration due to environmental effects, overloading, poor construction practices, and aging. This reduction in strength affects strengthening and retrofitting techniques.
In this research paper the flexural and compressive strength of normal concrete cube and the cube with internal steel mesh confinement with square opening size and cube with the combination of two layers of meshes and that steel mesh confinement on cube is compared, in previous research paper we have seen use of wire mesh, steel plate, epoxy resin with beam show measure enhancement in ductility.
Ferrocement jacketing is an effective technique used for strengthening concrete structures. In this study, the effect of ferrocement jacket on the compressive strength if concrete cubes have been investigated. Ferrocement jackets have a simple, economical, and efficient method for improving the strength and performance of concrete structures.
In this experimental study, the compressive strength of cubes with internal ferrocement jacket is investigated and compared with plain concrete cubes. 36 specimens were prepared including plain concrete cubes, single reinforcement cubes, and double reinforcement cubes.
Three types of specimens were prepared, namely plain concrete cubes, single layer ferrocement jacketing, and double layer ferrocement jacketing. The cubes were cast using the M30 design mix ratio and cured for 7, 14 and 28 days. Ferrocement jacketing was applied using square shape wire mesh. After curing, all specimens were tested under a compression testing machine (CTM). The results obtained show that the compressive strength of ferrocement jacketed cubes was higher than that of plain concrete cubes. Moreover, double layer reinforcement provided greater strength enhance11ment compared to single layer reinforcement. The study concludes that ferrocement jacketing is a simple, economical, and effective method for improving the strength of concrete elements.
The study concludes that internal ferrocement jacketing enhances the loading carrying capacity of concrete cubes and can be effectively used as strengthening techniques in structural application.},
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        month = {April},
        }