Review on the design and application of concrete canvas reinforced with spacer fabric

Abstract

Concrete canvas reinforced with spacer fabric has increasingly gained popularity due to its lightweight, great flexibility, high strength and low contamination compared to ordinary concrete. In order to fully explore the structure and performance of this novel composite, this review illustrates how to design high-performance concrete canvas and presents a summary of recent application status of it. Firstly, the structure and properties of knitted and woven spacer fabric and concrete material that comprise concrete canvas is introduced. Secondly, internal and external mechanisms affecting the properties of concrete canvas have been described. To illustrate how to evaluate and test the mechanical behavior of concrete canvas, typical mechanical experiments such as tensile and flexural experiment and failure mechanisms are explained. In terms of the characteristics of concrete canvas, the present article reviews current applications of it in disaster relief tent, slope protection, ditch lining and furniture design areas. Nevertheless, its practical applications are still in the preliminary stage, it is of great necessity to expand its application from the point of view of replacing traditional materials, changing structural design, external reinforcement and perfecting performance evaluation system.

Feasibility of Repairing Concrete with Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber Cloth: A Comprehensive Literature Review

“…Therefore, it is possible for UHMWPE to replace some common fibers for reinforcing concrete specimens. Some studies have shown that, in concrete canvas structures, the tensile strength and flexural strength of CNT-modified UHMWPE are 3 to 3.8 times greater than those of ordinary fabrics [25,164]. Due to its unique macromolecular structure, UHMWPE has a low density but high modulus, which allows it to exhibit mechanical properties comparable to those of metals or ceramics [170].…”

“…Among the various types of FRPs, Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) stands out for its exceptional properties and potential in concrete repair [25][26][27][28]. UHMWPE is a polymer formed from a large number of repeated ethylene units [26,29,30], characterized by its high tensile strength [31], elongation [32], good wear resistance [33], and energy absorption capabilities [34].…”

Influence of Matrix and the Fibre Orientation on the Mechanical Performance and Slope Protection of Three Dimensional Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats

“…Additionally, this prevents the necessity for conventional procedures such as blending, molding, and extracting (Li et al, 2019). The applications of this material vary from in atable tents and ditch lining to slope protection, building restoration, and reinforcement (Ding et al,2020;Jafari et al, 2020;Ding et al,2022;Liu et al, 2023;Eller et al, 2023;Xiang et al, 2023. In comparison to traditional materials used for slope protection layers, such as shotcrete layers, GCCMs offers easier, and more costeffective installation process, providing substantial bene ts like reduced environmental impact, shortened construction periods, and lower labor costs. Furthermore, it is effectiveness in rapidly constructing slope protection, such as emergency slope protection or heavy rainfall (Li et al 2016;Zhang 2020).…”

Diseño del sistema de drenaje de aguas de no contacto para la estabilidad del depósito de material excedente (DEM) en Mollepata región de La Libertad – Perú

“…En el artículo Revisión sobre el diseño y aplicación de lona de concreto reforzado con tela espaciadora, (Liu et al 2023), indica en relación a las características de la lona de concreto, se revisas sus aplicaciones actuales en áreas como carpas de emergencia en casos de desastre, protección de taludes y revestimiento de drenaje. Sin embargo, es importante destacar que las aplicaciones prácticas de este material aún se encuentran en etapa inicial.…”