Southeast Asian projects use new composite materials, posing challenges to traditional cement
Concrete canvas, a new composite building material, is becoming an increasingly effective alternative to traditional concrete in Southeast Asia and globally. Made from a cement-based material and fiber fabric, it boasts waterproof, fireproof, moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, high-strength, and fast-hardening properties. It is widely used in water conservancy projects, roads, railways, mining, river bank protection, and emergency construction.
Compared to traditional concrete, cement canvas's greatest advantages lie in its ease of construction and low maintenance. Requiring no on-site mixing or large machinery, it hardens rapidly with just watering, reaching 80% strength within 24 hours, shortening construction time by 60% and significantly reducing labor and transportation costs. Furthermore, cement canvas can be flexibly cut to accommodate complex terrain and is highly durable, boasting a service life of over 50 years under ideal conditions.
In Southeast Asia, cement canvas is widely used in projects such as river management, slope protection, water conservancy channels, and fish pond bank protection. Some countries have also used it in post-disaster emergency housing and temporary road construction, which has greatly improved reconstruction efficiency and reduced resource waste.
Concrete canvas, a new composite building material, is becoming an increasingly effective alternative to traditional concrete in Southeast Asia and globally. Made from a cement-based material and fiber fabric, it boasts waterproof, fireproof, moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant, high-strength, and fast-hardening properties. It is widely used in water conservancy projects, roads, railways, mining, river bank protection, and emergency construction.
Compared to traditional concrete, cement canvas's greatest advantages lie in its ease of construction and low maintenance. Requirering no on-site mixing or large machinery, it hardens rapidly with just watering, reaching 80% strength within 24 hours, shortening construction time by 60% and significantly reducing labor and transportation costs. Furthermore, cement canvas can be flexibly cut to accommodate complex terrain and is highly durable, boasting a service life of over 50 years under ideal conditions.
In Southeast Asia, cement canvas is widely used in projects such as river management, slope protection, water conservancy channels, and fish pond bank protection. Some countries also use it in post-disaster emergency housing and temporary road construction, significantly improving reconstruction efficiency and reducing resource waste.
