Title:
Textile Form Method to Improve Concrete Durability
Author(s):
Marton Marosszeky, Michael Chew, Massi Arioka, and Phillip Peck
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
15
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
37-42
Keywords:
concrete construction; corrosion tests; forming techniques; formwork (construction); penetration tests; texture; Construction
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1993
Abstract:
The patented textile form method uses a permeable form with a textile liner that permits air and excess water to be removed from the surface layer of concrete. This project set out to substantiate Japanese research concerning the durability performance and surface quality of concrete produced with this method, using Australian concrete. A cost-benefit analysis was also carried out. Tests were conducted on four test blocks with surfaces cast with both the conventional and the textile form methods. Blow-hole ratio measurement; assessment of surface strength using an impact hammer; Cl - and CO 2 penetration; pulloff tests, and sorption measurement were performed.