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What Is Ferrocement | Properties of Ferrocement | Uses of Ferrocement | Process of  Ferrocement Construction | Advantages & Disadvantages of Ferrocement

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The demand for affordable housing is increasing day by day. Ferro cement is also used in the construction of overhead water tanks for domestic purposes. Instead of concrete Portland cement mortar is used. The construction cost of the homes and the price of the building materials are rising day by day. Ferrocement Tank.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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HSG: Housing. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HVY: Heavy.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

HSG: Housing. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HVY: Heavy.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

HSG: Housing. OH: Overhead. OHD: Overhead Door. PCPL: Portland Cement Plaster. HOSP: Hospital. HP: High Point, High Pressure, Horse Power. HPS: High Pressure Sodium, High Pressure Steam. HRS: Hot Rolled Steel, Hours. HS: Heat Strengthened. HT: Height, Heat, High Tension Duct. HTG: Heating. HTR: Heater. HVY: Heavy.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring. Portland Cement Terrazzo Floor Tile. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors. Overhead Rapid Coiling Doors. 08 33 26 Overhead Coiling Grilles. 08 33 43 Overhead Coiling Smoke Curtains. 08 33 44 Overhead Coiling Fire Curtains. 09 66 13 Portland Cement Terrazzo Flooring. Portland Cement Terrazzo Floor Tile. Accessories. 07 71 00 Roof Specialties.