Development of technical regulation for cement composite mats

Abstract

Introduction. Currently, such an innovative material as composite cement mats (concrete cloth) is widely used in construction. Due to the novelty of this material, there are currently no approved regulatory and technical documents regulating the general technical conditions of the concrete cloth (including a list and normalized values of indicators that determine the quality of the material), as well as test methods for its normalized indicators.The aim of the research was to study and systematize the currently available information about cement composite mats, as well as to form approaches for the development of a number of relevant regulatory and technical documents.Materials and methods. A review, systematization and analysis of domestic and foreign research and practical works, as well as aspects of technical regulation for cement composite mats, has been carried out.Results. The characteristic of the current status of technical regulation for cement composite mats is given, approaches for its development are indicated. The areas of application of cement composite mats are summarized; material quality indicators recommended for rationing and test methods for their determination; recommendations for the development of standard test methods are given.Conclusions. To improve cement mats quality and accessibility, as well as to increase the share of their use in the construction industry, it is necessary to develop regulatory documents that establish technical requirements for the material, its standardized quality indicators and test methods for their control. When developing them, it is rational to use the accumulated experience of practical application and research of cement composite mats, which is summarized in this article and reflects the main trends in the development of the regulatory framework for this material.