Concrete curing system and method

Abstract

The invention provides a concrete curing system and method. The curing system comprises a micropore water seepage module and a covering module. The micropore water seepage module is configured to water the concrete curing area in a micropore water seepage mode; and the covering module is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area. According to the concrete curing system and method, the concrete curing area is watered through the micropore water seepage module in a micropore water seepage mode, it can be ensured that water evenly permeates into concrete, the situation that shrinkage cracks appear on the surface of the concrete can be avoided, and water resources can be saved. The concrete curing area is cured through the covering module, temperature fluctuation of the concrete surface can be reduced, water in the concrete can be kept, and impurity pollution can be prevented. By adopting the concrete curing system provided by the invention, not only can the integration of covering water retention and watering be realized, but also the concrete curing quality can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of concrete curing, and in particular to a concrete curing system and method. Background Art

[0002] Concrete curing is a common construction process in construction projects. Curing provides the concrete with the appropriate temperature and conditions, allowing it to undergo a continuous and sufficient hydration reaction, gradually hardening and gaining strength. This is crucial for concrete to achieve its designed strength and performance. Curing also prevents cracking caused by premature drying after pouring, controls temperature fluctuations, improves concrete's impermeability and durability, and enhances its overall performance.

[0003] Currently, traditional concrete curing methods primarily rely on manual sprinkling or plastic sheeting. However, manual sprinkling presents issues such as long watering intervals and uneven water distribution, which can easily lead to shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface. Plastic sheeting can also lead to localized water accumulation or inadequate coverage, compromising curing quality. Furthermore, existing sprinkler systems generally consume a lot of water and fail to integrate water retention with watering. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a concrete curing system and method to solve one or more of the problems existing in the prior art, namely, the long watering intervals and uneven water spraying amount of the manual sprinkling method, which easily lead to shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface; the plastic film covering method, which easily leads to local water accumulation or loose covering; the general high water consumption of the sprinkler system, which affects the curing quality; and the inability to achieve integrated covering, water retention and watering.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a concrete curing system, comprising a microporous water seepage module and a covering module; the microporous water seepage module is configured to water the concrete curing area by microporous water seepage; the covering module is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

[0006] Optionally, the microporous water seepage module includes a water supply unit, a pipeline unit, a temperature and humidity monitoring unit and a control unit; the water supply unit is connected to the pipeline unit, a valve assembly is provided in the pipeline unit, and the valve assembly and the temperature and humidity monitoring unit are both connected to the control unit; the water supply unit is configured to supply water to the pipeline unit; the pipeline unit is configured to transport water to the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; the temperature and humidity monitoring unit is configured to monitor the temperature and humidity of the concrete curing area in real time; the control unit is configured to control the working state of the valve assembly according to a preset humidity threshold and the temperature and humidity monitored by the temperature and humidity monitoring unit.

[0007] Optionally, the pipeline unit includes a main pipeline arranged along the edge of the concrete curing area and a plurality of branch pipelines connected to the main pipeline and laid on the surface of the concrete curing area at preset intervals, and the main pipeline is connected to the water supply unit; the branch pipelines are made of microporous water-permeable material so that water in the branch pipelines can seep out from the pipe walls of the branch pipelines; the valve assembly includes a plurality of control valves, and each of the branch pipelines is provided with the control valve at one end close to the main pipeline.

[0008] Optionally, the branch pipe includes a microporous tube.

[0009] Optionally, the outer surface of the branch pipe is provided with a non-woven fabric covering layer.

[0010] Optionally, the temperature and humidity monitoring unit includes a plurality of temperature and humidity detection components, and each area where the branch pipe is located is provided with the temperature and humidity detection component; the control unit is configured to: obtain the evaporation rate of each area where the branch pipe is located according to the temperature and humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe is located monitored by each temperature and humidity detection component; when the humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe is located monitored by the temperature and humidity detection component is lower than the preset humidity threshold, control the corresponding control valve to open; and control the opening size of the corresponding control valve according to the size of the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe is located.

[0011] Optionally, the covering module includes a thermal insulation layer laid above the microporous water seepage module.

[0012] Optionally, the material of the thermal insulation layer includes aluminum foil.

[0013] Optionally, the covering module includes a dust-proof net laid on the concrete curing area.

[0014] To achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention further provides a concrete curing method, which uses any of the above-mentioned concrete curing systems to cure a concrete curing area; the curing method comprises:

[0015] watering the concrete curing area by microporous water seepage;

[0016] Performing a curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the concrete curing system and method provided by the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The concrete curing system provided by the present invention includes a microporous water seepage module and a covering module; the microporous water seepage module is configured to water the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; the covering module is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area. Therefore, the concrete curing system provided by the present invention can ensure that water evenly penetrates into the interior of the concrete by watering the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner through the microporous water seepage module, which can not only avoid the occurrence of shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface, but also save water resources. Curing the concrete curing area through the covering module (exemplarily including but not limited to an insulation layer and a dustproof net) can not only reduce temperature fluctuations on the concrete surface and maintain moisture inside the concrete, but also prevent contamination by debris. The concrete curing system provided by the present invention can not only realize the integration of covering, water retention and watering, but also improve the quality of concrete curing.

[0019] Since the concrete curing method provided by the present invention and the concrete curing system provided by the present invention belong to the same inventive concept, the concrete curing method provided by the present invention has at least all the advantages of the concrete curing system provided by the present invention. For the advantages of the concrete curing method provided by the present invention, please refer to the relevant description of the beneficial effects of the concrete curing system provided by the present invention, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A structural block diagram of a concrete curing system provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a microporous water seepage module provided in Example 1 of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the position distribution between the covering module and the microporous water seepage module provided in the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4A schematic diagram of the overall steps of a concrete curing method provided in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] The following are the descriptions of the reference numerals:

[0025] 1- microporous water seepage module, 11- water supply unit, 12- pipeline unit, 121- main pipeline, 122- branch pipeline, 1221- non-woven fabric cover layer, 123- control valve, 13- temperature and humidity detection component;

[0026] 2-covering module, 21-insulation layer, 22-dustproof net. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The concrete curing system and method proposed by the present invention will be further described in detail below, with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are simplified and not to exact scale, and are intended solely to facilitate and clearly illustrate the purpose of the embodiments of the present invention. To make the purposes, features, and advantages of the present invention more readily apparent, please refer to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the drawings herein are intended solely to facilitate understanding and reading by those skilled in the art, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Any structural modifications, changes in proportions, or adjustments in size, provided they produce the same or similar effects and achieve the same objectives, will still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. The specific design features of the present invention disclosed herein, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes, will be determined in part by the specific application and environment in which they are intended. Furthermore, in the embodiments described below, the same reference numerals may be used across different drawings to denote the same parts or parts having the same functions, and their repeated descriptions may be omitted.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] This embodiment provides a concrete curing system. Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 A structural diagram of the concrete curing system provided in this embodiment; Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the microporous water seepage module provided in this embodiment; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the position distribution between the covering module and the microporous water seepage module provided in this embodiment. Figures 1 to 3 It can be seen that the curing system includes a microporous water seepage module 1 and a covering module 2; the microporous water seepage module 1 is configured to water the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; the covering module 2 is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

[0031] Therefore, the concrete curing system provided in this embodiment uses the microporous water seepage module 1 to water the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner, which can ensure that water evenly penetrates into the interior of the concrete, not only avoiding the occurrence of shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface, but also saving water resources. The concrete curing area is cured by the covering module 2 (exemplarily including but not limited to the insulation layer 21 and the dustproof net 22), which can not only reduce the temperature fluctuation of the concrete surface and maintain the moisture inside the concrete, but also prevent contamination by debris. The concrete curing system provided in this embodiment can not only realize the integration of covering, water retention and watering, but also improve the quality of concrete curing.

[0032] For example, please see Figure 2 ,like Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the microporous water seepage module 1 includes a water supply unit 11, a pipe unit 12, a temperature and humidity monitoring unit and a control unit (not shown in the figure); the water supply unit 11 is connected to the pipe unit 12, and a valve assembly is provided in the pipe unit 12, and the valve assembly and the temperature and humidity monitoring unit are both connected to the control unit; the water supply unit 11 is configured to supply water to the pipe unit 12; the pipe unit 12 is configured to deliver water to the concrete curing area in the form of microporous water seepage; the temperature and humidity monitoring unit is configured to monitor the temperature and humidity of the concrete curing area in real time; the control unit is configured to control the working state of the valve assembly according to a preset humidity threshold and the temperature and humidity monitored by the temperature and humidity monitoring unit. Therefore, when curing concrete, water can be supplied to the pipe unit 12 through the water supply unit 11, which lays a good foundation for watering the concrete curing area. The pipe unit 12 can deliver water to the concrete curing area via microporous water seepage, ensuring that the water evenly penetrates the concrete. This not only prevents shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface but also conserves water resources. Furthermore, the temperature and humidity monitoring unit can monitor the temperature and humidity of the concrete curing area in real time. The valve assembly provided in the pipe unit 12 can adjust the on / off state and flow rate of the water delivered to the concrete curing area. By connecting both the temperature and humidity monitoring unit and the valve assembly to the control unit, the control unit can control the operating state of the valve assembly based on a preset humidity threshold and the temperature and humidity monitored by the temperature and humidity monitoring unit.

[0033] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the value of the preset humidity threshold, and it can be set according to actual application scenarios. For example, in some embodiments, the preset humidity threshold can be 95%; in other embodiments, the preset humidity threshold can be 90%; and in still other embodiments, it can be 85%.

[0034] Preferably, in some embodiments, the pipe unit 12 includes a main pipe 121 disposed along the edge of the concrete curing area and a plurality of branch pipes 122 connected to the main pipe 121 and laid at predetermined intervals on the surface of the concrete curing area. The main pipe 121 is connected to the water supply unit 11. The branch pipes 122 are made of a microporous water-permeable material so that water in the branch pipes 122 can seep out from the pipe walls of the branch pipes 122. The valve assembly includes a plurality of control valves 123, each of the branch pipes 122 being provided with a control valve 123 at one end near the main pipe 121. Thus, by connecting the main pipe 121 to the plurality of branch pipes 122 laid at predetermined intervals on the surface of the concrete curing area, water can be delivered to different locations on the surface of the concrete curing area, thereby ensuring that water is evenly sprayed across the entire surface of the concrete curing area, avoiding localized drying or water accumulation, thereby effectively preventing shrinkage cracks and improving the strength and durability of the concrete. By installing branch pipes 122 made of microporous water-permeable material, water in the branch pipes 122 slowly seeps out from the pipe walls, ensuring uniform penetration of the water into the concrete. This not only prevents shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface but also conserves water resources. By installing a control valve 123 on the end of each branch pipe 122 near the main pipe 121, the water flow and flow rate in each branch pipe 122 can be adjusted individually, laying a good foundation for regulating the humidity at different locations on the surface of the concrete curing area.

[0035] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the range of values for the preset spacing and the types of the control valve 123 and the branch pipe 122. These can be set based on actual application scenarios. For example, the preset spacing can be set based on different climatic conditions. When used in arid areas, the preset spacing can be reduced. For example, in some embodiments, the preset spacing can range from 0.3 meters to 0.8 meters, the control valve 123 can be a solenoid valve, and the branch pipe 122 can be a microporous tube.

[0036] Please continue to see Figure 2 ,like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer surface of the branch pipe 122 is provided with a non-woven fabric covering layer 1221. Thus, by wrapping the non-woven fabric covering layer 1221 on the outer surface of the branch pipe 122, the evaporation rate of water can be slowed down, which helps to maintain the humidity of the concrete surface.

[0037] For example, in some embodiments, the temperature and humidity monitoring unit includes a plurality of temperature and humidity detection components 13, and each of the branch pipes 122 is provided with the temperature and humidity detection component 13; the control unit is configured to: obtain the evaporation rate of each branch pipe 122 area based on the temperature and humidity of the area where the branch pipe 122 is located as monitored by each temperature and humidity detection component 13; control the corresponding control valve 123 to open when the humidity of the area where the branch pipe 122 is located as monitored by the temperature and humidity detection component 13 is lower than the preset humidity threshold; and control the opening size of the corresponding control valve 123 based on the evaporation rate of the area where the branch pipe 122 is located. Therefore, by providing a temperature and humidity detection component 13 in each area where the branch pipe 122 is located, the temperature and humidity of each area where the branch pipe 122 is located on the surface of the concrete curing area can be monitored separately, thereby laying the foundation for obtaining the evaporation rate of each area where the branch pipe 122 is located. The control unit can receive the temperature and humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe 122 is located as monitored by each temperature and humidity detection component 13 and perform data processing, thereby obtaining the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe 122 is located. Moreover, when the humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe 122 is located as monitored by the temperature and humidity detection component 13 is lower than the preset humidity threshold, the control unit will control the corresponding control valve 123 to open; the control unit will also control the opening size of the corresponding control valve 123 according to the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe 122 is located, thereby adjusting the humidity of the area where each branch pipe 122 is located on the surface of the concrete curing area as needed, which can not only improve the curing quality but also save curing water.

[0038] It should be noted that the sentence "controlling the opening size of the corresponding control valve 123 according to the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe 122 is located" specifically includes: when the evaporation rate of the area where the branch pipe 122 is located exceeds the preset upper limit threshold, the control unit will control to increase the opening size of the control valve 123 on the corresponding branch pipe 122 to increase the water supply of the corresponding branch pipe 122; when the evaporation rate of the area where the branch pipe 122 is located is lower than the preset lower limit threshold, the control unit will control to reduce the opening size of the control valve 123 on the corresponding branch pipe 122 to reduce the water supply of the corresponding branch pipe 122.

[0039] It should be noted that, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, the present invention does not impose excessive restrictions on the specific types of the temperature and humidity detection component 13 and the control unit. For example, in some exemplary embodiments, the temperature and humidity detection component 13 may be an integrated temperature and humidity sensor, and the control unit may be a PLC controller (Programmable Logic Controller); in other embodiments, the temperature and humidity detection component 13 may also be a combination of a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor, and the control unit may also be an industrial computer.

[0040] For example, please see Figure 2-Figure 3 ,like Figure 2-Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the covering module 2 includes a thermal insulation layer 21 laid on top of the microporous water seepage module 1. Thus, the thermal insulation layer 21 can be used to insulate the microporous water seepage module 1, thereby further improving the moisturizing effect of the concrete surface.

[0041] For example, in some embodiments, the insulation layer 21 is laid above the pipe unit 12. The material of the insulation layer 21 can be aluminum foil. Thus, the insulation layer 21 made of aluminum foil can reflect light to reduce temperature in the summer and reduce heat loss in the winter, thereby improving the curing quality of concrete.

[0042] Please continue to see Figure 3 ,like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the covering module 2 includes a dustproof net 22 laid on the concrete curing area. Thus, the dustproof net 22 can prevent contamination by debris during curing.

[0043] For example, in some exemplary embodiments, the dustproof net 22 is a retractable dustproof net 22 that can be easily laid out and stored.

[0044] It should be noted that, as those skilled in the art will appreciate, the concrete curing system provided in this embodiment can be applied to automated curing operations of cast-in-place concrete floors, pavements, bridges and other projects.

[0045] Example 2

[0046] This embodiment provides a concrete curing method, which uses the concrete curing system described in any of the above embodiments to cure the concrete curing area. Figure 4 , Figure 4 The following is a schematic diagram of the overall steps of the concrete curing method provided in this embodiment. Figure 4 It can be seen that the maintenance method includes:

[0047] S100: watering the concrete curing area by microporous water seepage;

[0048] S200: performing curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

[0049] Therefore, by using the concrete curing system provided by any of the above-mentioned embodiments to maintain the concrete curing area, the concrete surface can be kept moist continuously, significantly improving the curing effect. According to actual measurements, the 7-day compressive strength compliance rate has increased by 15%; at the same time, it has good water-saving performance, and compared with the traditional watering curing method, the water-saving rate is 40%; in addition, the system has an automated control function, which can completely replace manual inspections and realize unmanned curing management. In addition, since the concrete curing method provided in this embodiment and the concrete curing system described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments belong to the same inventive concept, the concrete curing method provided in this embodiment has at least all the advantages of the concrete curing systems provided in the above-mentioned embodiments. For the advantages of the concrete curing method provided in this embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of the beneficial effects of the concrete curing systems provided in the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0050] Preferably, in step S200, curing the concrete curing area includes: performing heat preservation and dust control on the concrete curing area. Thus, the heat preservation can enhance the moisture retention effect of the concrete surface, and the dust control can prevent contamination during curing.

[0051] In order to make the present invention easier to understand, Figures 1 to 4 , the specific process of curing a concrete pavement using the concrete curing system provided by the present invention is exemplified.

[0052] First, a main pipe 121 is laid every 5 meters along the edge of the concrete pavement. Each main pipe 121 is connected to several branch pipes 122. These branch pipes 122 are laid on the concrete pavement at 0.5-meter intervals, and the outer surface of each branch pipe 122 is wrapped with a non-woven fabric covering 1221. Aluminum foil is then laid over these pipes for insulation, and a retractable dust screen 22 is laid on the outermost layer of the concrete pavement.

[0053] Then, water is slowly infiltrated into the concrete pavement through branch pipes. During the initial solidification stage of the concrete pavement, the control unit replenishes water to the concrete pavement at a frequency of 2 hours per time; in the later hardening stage, the water replenishment frequency is adjusted to 6 hours per time.

[0054] In summary, the concrete curing system and method provided by the present invention have the following advantages: the concrete curing system provided by the present invention includes a microporous water seepage module and a covering module; the microporous water seepage module is configured to water the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; the covering module is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area. Therefore, the concrete curing system provided by the present invention can ensure that water evenly penetrates into the interior of the concrete by watering the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner through the microporous water seepage module, which can not only avoid the occurrence of shrinkage cracks on the concrete surface, but also save water resources. Curing the concrete curing area through the covering module (exemplarily including but not limited to an insulation layer and a dustproof net) can not only reduce the temperature fluctuation of the concrete surface and maintain the moisture inside the concrete, but also prevent contamination by debris. The concrete curing system provided by the present invention can not only realize the integration of covering, water retention and watering, but also improve the quality of concrete curing.

[0055] Since the concrete curing method provided by the present invention and the concrete curing system provided by the present invention belong to the same inventive concept, the concrete curing method provided by the present invention has at least all the advantages of the concrete curing system provided by the present invention. For the advantages of the concrete curing method provided by the present invention, please refer to the relevant description of the beneficial effects of the concrete curing system provided by the present invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention.

Claims

1. A concrete curing system, characterized in that: Including microporous water seepage module and covering module; The microporous water seepage module is configured to water the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; The covering module is configured to perform curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

2. The concrete curing system according to claim 1, wherein: The microporous water seepage module includes a water supply unit, a pipeline unit, a temperature and humidity monitoring unit and a control unit; the water supply unit is connected to the pipeline unit, the pipeline unit is provided with a valve assembly, and the valve assembly and the temperature and humidity monitoring unit are both connected to the control unit; The water supply unit is configured to supply water to the pipeline unit; The pipeline unit is configured to transport water to the concrete curing area in a microporous water seepage manner; The temperature and humidity monitoring unit is configured to monitor the temperature and humidity of the concrete curing area in real time; The control unit is configured to control the working state of the valve assembly according to a preset humidity threshold and the temperature and humidity monitored by the temperature and humidity monitoring unit.

3. The concrete curing system according to claim 2, wherein: The pipeline unit includes a main pipeline arranged along the edge of the concrete curing area and a plurality of branch pipelines connected to the main pipeline and laid on the surface of the concrete curing area at preset intervals. The main pipeline is connected to the water supply unit; the branch pipelines are made of microporous water-permeable material so that water in the branch pipelines can seep out from the pipe walls of the branch pipelines; the valve assembly includes a plurality of control valves, and each branch pipeline is provided with the control valve at one end close to the main pipeline.

4. The concrete curing system according to claim 3, wherein: The branch pipe includes a microporous pipe.

5. The concrete curing system according to claim 3, wherein: The outer surface of the branch pipe is provided with a non-woven fabric covering layer.

6. The concrete curing system according to claim 3, wherein: The temperature and humidity monitoring unit includes a plurality of temperature and humidity detection components, and each area where the branch pipe is located is provided with the temperature and humidity detection component; The control unit is configured to: obtain the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe is located based on the temperature and humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe is located monitored by each temperature and humidity detection component; control the corresponding control valve to open when the humidity of the area where the corresponding branch pipe is located monitored by the temperature and humidity detection component is lower than the preset humidity threshold; and control the opening size of the corresponding control valve based on the size of the evaporation rate of the area where each branch pipe is located.

7. The concrete curing system according to claim 1, wherein: The covering module includes a thermal insulation layer laid on top of the microporous water seepage module.

8. The concrete curing system according to claim 7, wherein: The material of the heat-insulating layer includes aluminum foil.

9. The concrete curing system according to claim 1, wherein: The covering module includes a dust-proof net laid on the concrete curing area.

10. A concrete curing method, characterized in that: A concrete curing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is used to cure a concrete curing area; the curing method comprises: watering the concrete curing area by microporous water seepage; Performing a curing treatment on the concrete curing area.

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