"The purpose of this book is to match an existing resource with an existing need. The need is shelter... simpler struc…"

"All ferrocement can be said to be , but all types of reinforced concrete are not ferrocement."

"[T]o increase the load capacity of the domes and to avoid excessive deformations, it is necessary to provide the best…"

"Chicken wire mesh was recommended because of its ductility. It shows no oxidation problems as it is made with galvani…"

"This highly specialized, but by no means highly complicated building technique had been almost forgotten after its fi…"

"Ferrocement is used relatively little in the housing field because it is regarded as a labor-intensive... building te…"

"The domes were very easily repaired by replacing the damaged mortar or mesh..."

"[T]he ferrocement roofings are practically waterproof and that they do not need any special treatment."

"[A] dome of any shape will amply comply with safety requirements. Because of this it is believed that it is possible …"

"[F]errocement ...uses wire mesh, rather than heavy rods or bars, as the primary part of its metal reinforcement and w…"