CONCRETE CLOTH

INTRODUCTION
Worldwide there is increasing demand for construction and
construction materials , for that concrete is most extensively used
material in construction.
 There are many advantages of concrete, but there is one drawback
that it is not flexible.
 To overcome this , a new construction material was developed
called concrete cloth(cc) that required only water & air for
construction.

WHAT IS CC?
concrete cloth is a 3-dimensional fibre matrix containing a
specially formulated dry concrete mix. A PVC backing on one surface
of the CC ensures the material is completely water proof.CC can be
hydrated either by spraying or by being fully immersed in water. Once
set, the fibres reinforce the concrete, preventing crack propagation
and providing a safe plastic failure mode.
 HISTORY OF CONCRETE CLOTH
• The concept of concrete cloth was first proposed by
Brewen and Crawford in 2005 and developed by
British Engineering Company called CONCRETE
CANVAS.
• Four years ago, they entered a competition run by
the British Cement Association. At the time, they
had no idea that their entry for a rapidly deployable
emergency shelter would result in the launch of our
own technology development company.
• The British Army quickly saw potential uses for this
new material and started trials using Concrete Cloth
as a method of reinforcing sandbag defenses.
 ABOUT THE CONCRETE CLOTH
• The original concept for Concrete Canvas was
to create rapidly deployable hardened shelters
that required only water and air for
construction.
CC consists of :-
• Dry concrete mix
• Reinforcing 3D fiber matrix
• Fabric top surface
• PVC bottom coating
 TYPES OF ROLLS
BULK ROLLS :-
• Bulk rolls weigh 1.6T and are supplied on 6
inch cardboard tubes.
• Bulk rolls provide the fastest method of laying
CC.
• It have the additional advantage of reducing
the number of joints required.
1) Batched rolls:-
• Batched rolls are supplied on 3 inch
cardboard cores
with carry handles designed as a 2 to 4 man
lift.
• . All CC thicknesses can be supplied batched
to custom lengths for a small additional
charge.
• PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE CLOTH MATERIAL

a. STRENGTH
 Compressive testing :-
- 10 day compressive failure stress (MPa) 40
- 10 day compressive Young’s modulus (MPa) 1500
 Bending :-
- 10 day bending failure stress (MPa) 3.4
-10day bening Young’s modulus (MPa) 180.
 Abrasion Resistance :-
- CC lost 60% less weight than marble over 1000 cycles
b. Tensile Test
 Abrasion Resistance :-
- Similar to twice that of OPC Max 0.10 gm/cm2

 CBR Puncture Resistance :-

- Min. Push-through force 2.69kN
- Max. Deflection at Peak 38mm.

 Physical Properties :-
-Initial Set≥ 120 min
-Final Set.≤ 240 min.
 Method of Hydration
• CC can be hydrated using saline or non saline
water.
• The minimum ratio of water to CC is 1:2 by
weight.
• CC cannot be over hydrated so an excess is
recommended.
 Cutting of CC

• A ‘snap off’ type disposable blade is the most suitable tool for cutting CC
before it is hydrated or set.
• Set CC can be cut as with conventional concrete, with angle grinders,
construction disc cutters or good quality tile cutters.
a. Nails :-

 Standard nails can be used to attach CC.

 It is used to recondition an existing concrete
surface or for spall lining in mining applications.
b. Staples :-

 Gas powered staplers are suitable for attaching

CC to soft substrates such as wooden boarding
for building cladding.
C. Screws :-
 Self tapping screws provide a quick and readily
available means of attaching CC to a substrate
or to itself.
 APPLICATIONS OF CC :-
Ditch lining Applications:-

Slope Protection
Pipeline Protection

Mining Applications
 ADVANTAGES
• Rapid
• Easy to use
• Flexible
• Strong
• Fire proof
• Water proof
• Adaptable
• Durable
• Workable
• Environment friendly
 CONCLUSION
• CC is the latest and extremely useful innovation
in field of concrete
• It reduced the manpower and mechanical power
consumption.
• economical and advanced techniques in
construction.
• It is a reliable product.
• Overall, this innovative project can change the
ways of construction.