Journal of Architectural Design and Urbanism
Vol 2, No 1 (2019): October 2019

The Innovation of Glassfiber Reinforced Cement (GRC) Application in Buildings

Mohammad Sahid Indraswara (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro)
A. A'isyah (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro)
Satriya Wahyu Firmandhani (Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Diponegoro)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2019

Abstract

One example of the innovation in building construction that is expansively used at present is Glassfiber Reinforced Cement (GRC). GRC is a cement product based on material mixed with fiberglass. GRC is one of the developments of concrete. This product easily and efficiently provides solutions to a variety of building designs. Additionally, its various forms can be applied to numerous types and functions of buildings. This research aimed to identify the suitability of GRC for several functions. The methods in this study employed a type of qualitative research, with data collection techniques in the form of observation and documentation in several examples of buildings that applied the GRC material innovation. Data analysis was obtained from observation related to GRC types, sizes, installation techniques, and functions in the building. Results showed that the GRC had various types, shapes, and sizes. It could be applied to the building exterior or interior. Each building used different GRC specifications tailored to meet needs and design of the building. GRC installation techniques could use the frame or without frames, adapted to the needs and types of GRC used

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jadu

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Engineering

Description

Journal of Architectural Design and Urbanism (JADU) aims to provide a forum for scientific publications in the field of architectural and urban design, published by the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering UNDIP. Scientific articles are published based on the results of studies, ...