Retrofitting of reinforced building component by ferrocement technique

Ferrocement is the construction material consisting of wire meshes and cement mortar application of Ferrocement in constructions vast, due to the low self-weight, lack of skilled workers, etc. Retrofitting is the process of increasing the seismic resistance of damaged or weak structure by appropriate techniques. Retrofitting of earthquake damaged structure is done by repairing and strengthening the damaged portions of the structure and making it reusable. Ferrocement used as retrofitting due to their easy availability, economy, durability and their property of being cast to any shape without needing significant form work.