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AC – 17/05/2022
Item No. 6.2
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Syllabus
for the
Certificate Course for Ferrocement Technology
and Architecture
(To Introduced with effect from the academic year
2020 -21)
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O.6607 Certificate Course for Ferrocement Technology and Architecture
O. 6608 Eligibility:
Bachelor degree in Architecture / Diploma in architecture / Bachelor degree in civil engineering
or /Diploma in Civil engineering,
OR
Any other course considered to be equivalent to B. Arch degree, by Council of Architecture
Assessment:
The course coordinator will be in charge of the examination and assessment
The assessment will include evaluation of participation in hands on training and theory
examination .
R. _____________ Passing of Marks
Hands on Training/ practical 30 Marks
Theory – 70 marks – passing percentage
Overall passing 40%
The following grades will be adopted for the combined marks of theory and practical work
Marks in percentage Grade
70.00 and above A+
65.00 to 69.99 A
60.00 to 64.99 B+
55.00 to 59.99 B
50.00 to 54.99 C+
45.00 to 49.99 C
40.00 to 44.99 P
Those who get less than 40 % marks will be given attendance certificate if they have 75% and
above attendance.
R.9351 Intake capacity - 30 maximum , minimum - 20
R. 9352 Duration of course - One semester.
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The course work will be of 40 hours of teaching including hands on training and or site visit. The
course will start in September and conducted on Saturdays . Totally around 12 Saturdays.
Preamble
The course:
Sir J. J. College has architecture has designed a Certificate Course for Ferrocement
Technology and Architecture for Architects and engineers who want to use innovative
shapes and forms
Introduction:
Both RCC and ferrocement came simultaneously in construction field by middle of 19th
century. J. L. Lambot made a wire reinforced boat then, but no further advancement in
line with RCC took place for ferrocement.
An attempt is made through t he course work to introduce ferrocement technology which
has immense potential for the Architectural and Engineering applications. Ferrocement
structures are simple to construct, easy to achieve any complicated architectural shape,
durable, light weight et c.
Focus of the cours e:
To develop capacity of Architects and Civil Engineers to be able to use the technology
for various applications
Faculty : Experts from Ferrocement society of India, Mumbai and Pune Chapter,
Structural Consultants and Architects fro m industry, Prof K C Rami Sir J J College of
Architecture.
Detailed syllabus of the course: -
Basic concepts like increase in bond strength. Comparison with RCC, prestress, asbestos
cement, fibre reinforced, polymer concrete etc. Composition of ferrocem ent
Ferrocement as a substitute material for Architectural and Engineering applications.
1. Raw materials, skills, tools and plants : -
Properties and specifications of raw materials. Proportioning of cement mortar, job
requirements of required skills, Tools and plants.
2. Mechanical properties of Ferrocement: -
parameters affecting, design, properties under static and dynamic loads. Shrinkage and
creep. Testing of ferrocement.
3. Method of construction : -
Field work. Plus standardizing method of construc tion. Planning the work. Fabricating
skeleton of structure, tying the meshes, mortaring, curing, maintenance, protective
surface treatment etc
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4. Strength through shape : -
various Architectural shapes th rough forms. Shapes in nature, comparative study of
various forms. Typical strength of different materials
5. Structural design: -
Design for various forces .Special design consideration. Conventional design methods
like working stress, load factor. Design based on equivalent area method for
compression, ten sion and flexural members. Specific surface method and crack control
6. Cost Analysis: -
Factors governing cost of structure. Specification of ferrocement structures. Quantity
analysis of material and labour, Cost analysis various ferrocement items, Cost and value
of ferrocement construction
7. Water Retaining, Water proofing and irrigation structures: -
Why is ferrocement a suitable material?, storage tanks, small check dams, canal lining,
water proofing etc .
8. Soil retaining structures: -
Types of retain ing walls and their comparison with ferrocement arch -faced wall. Method
of fabrication and casting. Ferrocement counterfort wall.
9. Ferrocement in Building construction: -
Ferrocement in foundations, walls, floors, roofs for various architectural shapes, Design
and construction of houses with single and cavity walls and hollow floors and roof,
Hollow beams and staircases, Earthquake resistance of ferrocement houses.
10. Rain water harvesting -
Urban and Rural Application: - Types, method of calculation of ru noff, filtration system
and types and design of holding tanks .
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(Appendix ‘B’)
New ordinances 6607 & 6608 relating to the Certificate
Course for Ferrocement Technology and Architecture.
Signature –
Prof. Mustan sir Dalvi
Chairperson, Ad -hoc Board of Studies
in Architecture Under the Faculty of
Science and Technology
1. Necessity of starting these courses
The knowledge and understanding of ferrocement technology allows for cheap, effective, formwork -
less construction in architecture. Such buildings are a solution for creating water -tight structures
and useful for repairs of RCC structures. Lost formwork increases durability. Small -span structures
and d omes can also be made using ferrocement. So this is an architecture that works across ales
and available resources. It is vital for this technology to be understood by practicing
Architects and associated professionals.
2. Whether UGC recommended to start the said course?
No
3. Whether all courses have commenced from the Academic Year 2021 -2022?
No
4. The courses started by the University are self financed, whether adequate numbers of eligible
Permanent faculties are available?
Yes, the course is to be self financed.
In order to start this course, permanent faculty (at the level of Assistant Professor in Structures, or
higher) will need to be recruited. The Ferrocement Society of India can also be approached for their
expertise.
5. To give details regarding duration of the course and is it possible to compress the course?
One semester course.
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It is not possible to compress the course.
6. The intake capacity of each course and no. of admissions give ninth current Academic
Year2021 -2022?
There is no upper limit specified for the number of admissions to be given for this certificate course.
7. Opportunities of Employability/Employment available after under taking this course?
The course will imparts kills to architects and allied professional s to be able to take up ferrocement
Work leading to self -employment and mid -career capacity building.