Concrete Cloth

CONCRETE CLOTH
by:-
Bharat and sreeshanth
ABSTRACT
• World wide there is a increasing demand of construction and
construction materials , for that concrete is most extensively
used material in construction . these days concrete is used for
so many purposes in many different adverse conditions .
There are many advantages of concrete but there is one
drawback is that , it is not flexible , when it is hardened . To
overcome this drawback of concrete , a new construction
material is in evolution called concrete cloth or concrete
canvas .
INTRODUCTION
• Concrete cloth is an upcoming revolution in civil world , which in turn have a
wide range of application in rapid construction , in state of emergency etc.
due to its own physical property , mainly , flexibility and easy to use . Among
various engineering application of 3d spacer fabric reinforced cementitious
composites ; concrete canvas ( cc , the concept was first proposed by brewin
and Crawford in 2005 ) is one of the most promising products
• Concrete cloth consists of a 3- dimensional fibre matrix containing a
specially formulated dry concrete mix . A pvc backing is provided on one
surface to make it water proof .the other side of the cloth is aided with a
hydrophilic fibre ( polyethylene and polypropylene yarns ) and thus
hydration occurs by drawing water into the mixture .
INTRODUCTION
• Compared to traditional concrete solutions , it is faster , easier
and more cost effective to install and has the additional
benefit of reducing the environmental impact of concreting
works by up to 90% . Typical installation speeds are up to 10
times faster than conventional concrete solution .
WHAT IS CONCRETE CLOTH ?
• “ concrete cloth is a
flexible , concrete
impregnated fabric that
harden when hydrated
to form a thin ,
durable ,water proof and
fire resistant concrete
layer . ”
HISTORY OF CONCRETE CLOTH
• With intention of finding a new material in practice with a property
of flexibility and easy to work . The british engineering company
had found the revolutionary material , concrete cloth . This
revolutionary new material takes its own place in the history of
Civil engineering , took the concrete work in a completely new way
.
• This technology was first found for emergency shelters ,
application to military world and believed that it may not be
commercial construction work . But further research in concrete
cloth made incredible changes in the construction field .
MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Strength
Physical properties
TYPICAL STRENGTH
CHARACTERISTICS
Compressive testing:-
The test is based on astm c473-07 . By the test the seven day minimum
compressive strength is equal 38 mpa .
Bending test:-
The tests based on astm c-1185 . The test is used to determine the ability
of material to resist the bending . The 7 day minimum bending stress is
equal to 3.3 mpa and 7 day modulus minimum is equal to 180 mpa .
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
• Setting time : the time between the end of mixing and
initial set of a material made with a hydraulic blinder or the
hydraulic blinder itself . The initial setting time should be greater
than or equal to 120 mins and the final setting time should be
greater than or equal to 240 mins . Concrete canvas will achieve
70-80% strength in 24 hours after hydration .
• Density : the dry density of concrete cloth before hydration is
1500kg/cc . Upon complete hydration the density increases 30-
35% to a range of about 1950-2025kg/cc
TYPICAL PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
• Thickness : concrete canvas is available in 3 thickness ; cc5 ,
cc8 and cc13 , which are 5,8 & 13 mm thick respectively . There is
theoretically no limit to the thickness of the fabric , although it will
generally be limited by the manufacturing techniques used to
produce it . A typical thickness would be between 2 and 15mm .
MARKET AVAILABILITY
METHOD OF HYDRATION
o Concrete cloth can be hydrated using saline or non-saline water

o The minimum ratio of water to concrete cloth is 1:2 by weight
o It cannot be over hydrated so an excess is recommended .
o The recommended methods of hydration are :-
 Spraying
 Immersion
METHODS OF HYDRATION
Spraying :-
• Spray the dry concrete cloth with water until it is saturated .
• Do not use a direct jet of pressurized water as this may was
a channel in the material and create a weakened area .
Immersion :-
• Concrete cloth immered in water for a minimum of 90
seconds
ADVANTAGES OF CONCRETE
CLOTH
Rapid:- the material can be hydrated by either spraying
it or fully immersing it in water
Easy to use :- dry concrete cloth can be cut using
simple hand tools such as utility knives
Flexible :- concrete cloth can easily be nailed through
before setting
Environmental friendly
ADVANTAGES OF CONCRETE
CLOTH
Strong :- the fibre reinforcement acts to prevent
cracking , absorb energy from impact and provides a
stable failure mode .
Fireproof :- concrete cloth is a ceramic based
material and will not burn .
Durable :- concrete cloth is chemically resistant and
will not degrade in ultraviolet light .
APPLICATION OF CONCRETE
CLOTH
ditch lining
Concrete cloth can be rapidly
unrolled to form ditch lining .
It is quicker and less expensive to install

than conventional concrete ditch lining
CLOTH
concrete cloth
Concrete cloth can be used as slope
protection
Concrete cloth can also be used as erosion

control application
CLOTH
pipeline protection
Concrete cloth can be used as a coating for overland
or underground protection , providing a superior
tough rock shield .
In remote areas it can be used to coat steel pipe on

site without expensive wet concrete .
LIMITATION OF CONCRETE CLOTH
 Concrete cloth be over hydrated and an excess of water is
always recommended .
 Do not jet high pressure water directly onto the concrete cloth
as this may wash a channel in the material
 Concrete cloth has a working time of 1-2 hours after hydration
so do not move concrete cloth once it has begun to set .
 If concrete cloth is not fully saturated , the set may be
delayed and strength reduced
CONCLUSION
“ concrete cloth is a unique proprietary material . It is a time

and material saving technique . It is very easy to place and
handle . Concrete cloth design life is 10 years . It is specially
used where workmanship is very difficult ”

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CONCRETE CLOTH

o Concrete cloth can be hydrated using saline or non-saline water

It is quicker and less expensive to install

Concrete cloth can also be used as erosion

In remote areas it can be used to coat steel pipe on

“ concrete cloth is a unique proprietary material . It is a time

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