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@article{200250,
        author = {Aditya S. Tathe and Manas S. Tare and Sumit H. Gokhale and Pratik S. Sapkal and Dr. Dilendra B. Jasutkar},
        title = {Analysis Of Ferrocement & Its Composites Under Sodium Sulphate.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {737-743},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200250},
        abstract = {Ferrocement is a form of reinforced mortar consisting of closely spaced wire mesh embedded in a cement–sand matrix. It offers advantages such as high strength-to-weight ratio, crack resistance, and the ability to be molded in various shapes. These properties make it suitable for applications in water tanks, marine structures, housing, and repair works. Despite these advantages, ferrocement structures are vulnerable to chemical attack, particularly in environments containing sulphates. Sulphate ions react with cement hydration products, leading to expansion, cracking, and loss of strength. This limits its use in coastal, industrial, and wastewater environments. To address these issues, modifications such as the incorporation of fly ash and fibers have been proposed. Fly ash reduces permeability and improves resistance to chemical ingress, while carbon fibers enhance tensile strength and crack resistance. This study aims to evaluate the effect of sodium sulphate curing on ferrocement and assess the performance of modified mixes in comparison with conventional specimens. This was done by casting 36 cubes of varied ferrocement matrices; 18 cured in water of which 9 were cured for 14 days and 9 for 28 days. These 9 cubes consisted of 3 control ferrocement cubes, 3 cubes with 25% fly ash replacement of cement & 3 cubes reinforced with carbon fiber. Similarly, 18 such cubes were cured in 1% Na2SO4 solution for 14 and 28 days of similar composites.},
        keywords = {ferrocement, carbon fiber, fly ash, sodium sulphate, chicken mesh, woven mesh, compressive strength},
        month = {May},
        }