JPH0978611A - Concrete surface material - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] Plants can grow even if they cover the surface of the soil, so that the appearance of the constructed plant fits well with the natural environment. SOLUTION: This is a concrete-laying block 1 arranged in parallel on the surface of the soil or the surface of a cement layer laminated on the soil, and a block main body 2 obtained by hardening cement, and embedded in the block main body 2. The bamboo cylinder 3 is formed into an opening on the surface of the block body 2. The bamboo tube 3 is formed by cutting a wood so that the knot becomes the bottom, and the knot portion is embedded inside the block body 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a concrete covering material laid on a retaining wall, a boardwalk or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In many cases, a concrete pile block is laid to form a retaining wall on a mountain surface facing a road or a private house or an inclined surface of a constructed land in order to prevent collapse or surface erosion. The concrete block has a square surface on the front side and a tapered back (back end) on the back side.
It is a concrete lump that has been formed. When laying, first, foundation concrete is driven into the ground, a crushed stone layer with backfilling crushed stones is formed on the inclined surface, and a backfilled concrete layer is formed on the surface of this crushed stone layer. The blocks are arranged vertically and horizontally without a gap in the state that the buttocks are immersed in this concrete layer, and a retaining wall is formed.

[0003] In addition, there are promenades, green paths, garden paths, jogging courses, plazas, entrance approaches, parking lots, etc.
A concrete pavement for paving is often laid. In this concrete flat plate, since the concrete is usually poured into the joints, the soil does not directly appear on the surface.

Therefore, when the surface of the soil is covered with the concrete covering material such as the concrete block or the concrete flat plate for paving, the soil is not exposed on the surface at all.

[0005]

By the way, when the soil is covered with the concrete covering material, plants cannot grow at this part, so that the retaining wall and the promenade are separated from the natural environment. , Comes to have a very murderous appearance. Therefore, coloring the surface of the concrete covering material, engraving a pattern of natural stone, etc. are performed, but even if such covering is applied to the covering material, the artificial color is not wiped off. However, it has the problem that it does not match the natural environment.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and it is possible to grow plants even if the surface of the soil is covered, and the laid landscape is affected by the growth of plants. The purpose is to provide a concrete covering material that matches well with the natural environment and is comfortable for the viewer.

[0007]

The concrete covering material according to claim 1 of the present invention is a concrete covering material arranged in parallel on the surface of the soil or the surface of the cement layer laminated on the soil. It is composed of a main body of the covering material obtained by hardening cement and a cylinder made of a perishable material embedded in the main body of the covering material, and this cylinder is open on the surface of the main body of the covering material. It is characterized by.

According to this concrete covering material, since the surface of the soil is covered with the covering material, the surface of the covering material has an opening formed by the embedded cylinder.
By charging the inside of the cylinder from this opening,
Alternatively, when soil enters naturally, an environment where plants grow is formed on the surface of the covering material.

[0009] Therefore, the plant grows on the surface of the cover material by sowing the seed of the plant in the soil in the cylinder or by naturally carrying the seed of the plant. Plants with thickened walls and paved roads match the natural environment and make you feel at ease.

Further, since the tubular body is formed of a perishable material such as an organic substance of a natural material or a paper product, or a synthetic resin having biodegradability, the tubular body matches with a vegetative plant and grows naturally. Decomposes due to decay and becomes a nutrient for plants.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the concrete surface mount material according to the first aspect, wherein the cylindrical body has a bottom portion.

According to this concrete surface covering material, when the cylinder body is embedded in the surface covering material, the nodes prevent the concrete raw material such as cement from entering the cylinder body, so that the space for charging the soil into the cylinder body. Is ensured.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the concrete surface mounting material according to the first aspect, a through hole is formed in the surface mounting material body by the cylindrical body. To do.

According to this concrete surface covering material, when the surface covering material is placed directly on the surface of the soil, the soil below the surface covering material enters the cylinder body even if the soil is not charged into the cylinder body. By doing so, an environment where plants grow is formed in the cylinder.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the concrete surface mount material according to the first aspect, wherein the cylindrical body has an opening extending in a longitudinal direction. It is a thing.

According to this concrete covering material, a long hole-like opening is formed on the surface of the covering material, so that the area overgrown with plants increases.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the concrete surface covering material according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the main body of the surface covering material is a concrete block. It is what

According to this concrete surface covering material, plants grow on the surface of a retaining wall or the like formed by stacking concrete blocks, so that the exterior of the retaining wall that looks like a landscape matches the natural environment.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the concrete surface covering material according to any of the first to fourth aspects, the main body of the surface covering material is a concrete flat plate for paving. It is a feature.

According to this concrete surface material, if a concrete pavement for paving is laid on a promenade, a green road, a garden road, a jogging course, a plaza, an entrance approach, a parking lot, etc., the flat plate facilitates walking. , Plants will grow on the laid flat plate, and the above promenades will naturally match.

[0021]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a concrete covering material according to the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a line A-A in (a). A cross-sectional view is shown. In the first embodiment, the concrete block 1 is applied as a concrete surface covering material.
The concrete block 1 comprises a concrete block body 2 and a bamboo tube 3 embedded in the block body 2.
It is composed of The block main body 2 is formed of a square surface mounting portion 21 when viewed from the front, and a tail end 22 that is tapered backward from the back surface of the surface mounting portion 21.

A chamfered chamfered portion 21a is formed on the peripheral portion of the front surface side (left side in FIG. 1) of the above-mentioned cover portion 21, and a chamfered portion 21a and a tail end 22 are joined to each other. 21b is formed. By forming the chamfered portion 21a, the surface of each concrete stacking block 1 is swollen in a state in which a plurality of concrete stacking blocks 1 are stacked so that the joint ends 21b are in contact with each other. The exterior of the exterior surface of Block 1 will be a beautiful imitation of a stone wall.

The bamboo tube 3 is formed by cutting a tree with a node at one end. The bamboo tube 3 is embedded in the block body 2 in a state where the knotless end portion of the bamboo tube 3 is located on the surface of the mounting part 21, whereby the block body 2
A circular opening 31 is formed on the surface of the. In the present embodiment, two openings 31 are provided on the diagonal of the surface of the mounting part 21. The number of bamboo cylinders 3 embedded in the block body 2 is not limited and may be one.
Three or more may be used. Soil for plant cultivation is loaded into such a bamboo tube 3. In addition, normally, after the laying of the concrete laying block 1 is completed, the bamboo cylinder 3 is loaded with soil, but it is not particularly artificially loaded, and the soil naturally carried by the wind is allowed to enter the bamboo barrel 3. Good.

The bamboo tube 3 is usually embedded in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the cover part 21, but
You may embed it diagonally so that the inner part of it may fall downward.
However, in the case of burying it at the front end in a slanting direction,
The inclination angle with respect to the lower surface of the is set to 45 ° to 90 °. The reason is that when the inclination angle is less than 45 °, there is a portion where an acute angle is formed between the surface of the bamboo tube 3 and the surface of the cover part 21, and this acute angle portion is likely to be chipped. Is. On the other hand, when the angle exceeds 90 °, the soil loaded in the bamboo tube 3 becomes easy to flow out in a state where the concrete block 1 is stacked on the sloped surface such as a mountain surface.

FIG. 2 is a view showing a second embodiment of the concrete surface covering material according to the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view,
(B) shows the BB line sectional view of (A). Also in this embodiment, the concrete laying block 1a as a concrete surface covering material is applied. In the case of this concrete-laying block 1a, the bamboo tube 3a embedded in the block body 2 is formed by cutting a part of the outer peripheral portion of a cutting tube formed by cutting a wood piece into a predetermined size in a longitudinally split state in the fiber direction. ing. By this cutting in the fiber direction, a long opening 31a is formed over the entire length of the bamboo tube 3a. The bamboo tube 3a is embedded in the block main body 2 such that the opening surface of the elongated opening 31a is flush with the surface of the cover part 21.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the thickness L of the arc of the bamboo tube 3a with respect to the diameter D of the bamboo tube 3a.
Is set to 0.5 to 0.7 times. The reason for setting in this way is that if the thickness L of the arc is less than 0.5 times the diameter D, it becomes difficult to maintain the soil in the bamboo tube 3a,
This is because if the length exceeds 0.7 times, the long opening 31a having a sufficient width cannot be formed.

In the above embodiment, the front shape of the cover part 21 of the block body 2 is a square, but it may be a rectangle other than a square or a regular hexagon. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing various block main bodies. FIG. 3A is a front view of a square cover part, FIG. 3B is a front view of a rectangular cover part, and FIG. 3C is a front view of the cover part. Front view of regular hexagonal one,
(D) shows cross-sectional views common to (a) to (c) above.

Further, in the present embodiment, the side-equipped portion 21 shown in (a) and (b) is a rectangular one having a lateral length dimension a, a longitudinal length dimension b, and one side of the obturator portion 21 shown in (c). The length dimension c, the additional length dimension r of the block body 2 shown in (d), the axial length dimension y of the chamfered portion 21a, and the joint 21.
The values shown in Table 1 are set for each of the axial length d of b.

[0029]

[Table 1]

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a mold for manufacturing the concrete block of the first embodiment. As shown in this figure, a mold 4 for producing a concrete block is composed of a pair of molds 41 that can be divided into left and right, a lower mold 42 arranged in the lower part of these molds 41, and this lower mold. It is composed of a bamboo tube support protrusion 43 which is erected on 42. The bamboo tube support protrusion 43 is for externally fitting the bamboo tube 3.

The pair of molds 41 are united so that they sandwich the lower mold 42 at the bottom.
Then, in a state where the pair of mold frames 41 are combined, the lower mold 42
The cavity 10 corresponding to the outer shape of the concrete block is formed by the upper surface of the mold and the inner surface of each form 41. In addition, a pouring port 41a for pouring cement into the top is formed in a state where the respective form frames 41 are combined.

The bamboo tube support protrusion 43 is formed by the lower mold 42.
It is removably fitted onto a projection support rod 44 provided upright on the surface of the. By doing so, the bamboo tube support protrusion 43 can be easily replaced according to the inner diameter of the bamboo tube 3.

Then, when manufacturing a concrete block using the mold 4 as described above, first, the bamboo tube support projections 43 corresponding to the inner diameter of the bamboo tube 3 are externally fitted to the projection support rods 44, and then the pair of pair of projections is inserted. The mold 41 is united so as to sandwich the lower mold 42 from the left and right. Form 41 in this state
While applying vibration to the cavity 10,
Pour the cement mixed with water and gravel,
After the curing and standing for 5 to 7 days, the pair of molds 41 and the lower mold 42 are separated to obtain a concrete block.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a third embodiment of the concrete covering material according to the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view,
(B) has shown the CC sectional view taken on the line of (ii). In the third embodiment, a paving concrete flat plate 1c is applied as a concrete surface covering material. As shown in FIG. 5, a concrete pavement for paving 1c includes a concrete flat plate body 2a having a square shape and the flat plate body 2c.
The bamboo tube 3 is embedded in a. In the present embodiment, the flat plate main body 2a has vertical and horizontal lengths set to 300 to 450 mm and a thickness set to about 60 mm.

The bamboo tube 3 is formed by cutting a wood into the thickness of the flat plate body 2a. A predetermined number of the bamboo tubes 3 are embedded in the flat plate body 2a so that the cut ends thereof are flush with the surface of the flat plate body 2a to form a concrete paving plate 1c for paving. By embedding the bamboo tube 3,
An opening 31 is formed on the surface of the flat plate body 2a.

As shown in the left side of FIG. 5B, the bamboo tube 3 is usually formed so as to avoid the knot, whereby a through hole is formed in the flat plate body 2a from the front surface to the back surface. ing. Therefore, with the concrete pavement for paving 1c laid on the ground, the soil loaded in the bamboo tube 3 comes into contact with the soil on the ground, so that the roots of the plant growing in the bamboo tube 3 can extend into the soil. become.

The bamboo tube 3 is embedded in the flat plate body 2a.
Is not limited to be formed by avoiding the knot, and is cut so that the knot is located at one end as shown in the right side of FIG. It may be located and buried. By doing this, the soil in the bamboo tube 3 is not connected to the soil on the ground, and it is possible to prevent the roots of the plants in the bamboo tube 3 from growing into the ground. This makes it easier to pull out previously planted plants when changing them.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state in which the concrete covering material (concrete laying block) of the first embodiment is laid, and FIG. 7 shows the concrete covering material of the third embodiment. Surface material (concrete flat pavement)
FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state in which is laid.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the concrete laying block 1 is laid on the slope of the mountain surface facing the road.
At the bottom of the sloping surface, the foundation concrete 5 is driven in, and the back-filling rubble stones 6 are spread along the sloped surface of the mountain surface. ing. A plurality of block main bodies 2 are laid vertically and horizontally without a gap in a state where the buttocks 22 are immersed in the surface of the backfill concrete 7 to form a block stacking retaining wall 100.

On the surface of the block stack retaining wall 100, an opening 31 is formed by the bamboo tube 3 embedded in the block body 2.
Are formed in a large number. Soil S for plant cultivation is loaded into the bamboo tube 3, and various plants grow on this soil S. Due to the vegetation of this plant, the surface of the block retaining wall 100 matches the natural environment, which creates a relaxing environment.

In the example shown in FIG. 7, on the flat ground 8,
A stone pavement 110 is formed by laying concrete paving concrete flat plates 1c vertically and horizontally without a gap. On the surface of the stone pavement 110, a large number of openings 31 are formed by the bamboo tubes 3 embedded in each flat plate body 2a. This bamboo cylinder 3
The soil is loaded with soil S, and plants are growing on it. The overgrowth of this plant matches the surface of the stone pavement 110 with the natural environment and makes the heart feel at ease.

As described above in detail, the concrete surface covering material of the present invention has the opening 31 formed in the surface of the block body 2 or the plate body 2a in the block body 2 or the plate body 2a formed by hardening cement. Since the bamboo cylinders 3 are made flush with each other, it is possible to load the soil into the bamboo cylinders 3 or to make the surrounding soil natural, with a large number of covering materials laid in appropriate places outdoors. By entering, an environment in which plants grow is formed in the bamboo tube 3. Therefore, the seeds will be planted on the soil in the bamboo tube 3 and the seeds will be carried naturally, so that the plants will grow, and the laying surface of the concrete covering material, which was a traditional landscape, will be in a natural environment with lots of green. It will be a match. Then, due to the overgrowth of plants, a habitat for small animals such as insects is formed.

Also embedded in the covering material is a bamboo tube 3, which is a natural material, and gradually corrodes with the passage of time to become the nutrients of the plant, and eventually disappears. This is convenient because the problem of environmental pollution that occurs when a resin pipe is used does not occur.

By adopting the concrete surface covering material according to the present invention in the urban space, the artificial environment becomes very close to the natural environment and is extremely useful in carrying out a comfortable city life. is there.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the bamboo cylinders 3 and 3a are used as the cylinders, but the invention is not limited to the bamboo cylinders 3 and 3a. Any material such as a paper cylinder or a biodegradable synthetic resin cylinder that decays naturally may be used.

[0046]

The concrete covering material according to claim 1 of the present invention is a concrete covering material arranged in parallel on the surface of the soil or the surface of the cement layer laminated on the soil. The main body of the covering material obtained by solidifying the, and a cylinder made of a perishable material embedded in the main body of the covering material, and since the cylinder is an opening on the surface of the main body of the covering material, The surface of the soil is covered with the covering material, and an opening is formed on the surface of the covering material by the embedded cylinder.By loading the soil into the inside of the cylinder through this opening, By entering, an environment where plants grow is formed on the surface of the covering material.

Therefore, since the plant grows on the surface of the cover material by sowing the seed of the plant on the soil in the cylinder or by the natural transfer of the seed of the plant, the scenic arranging of the cover material is juxtaposed. The vegetation on which the walls and paved roads grow will match the natural environment, and will also provide a habitat for small animals such as insects, making the environment especially filled with man-made objects comfortable in urban spaces. Extremely useful above.

Further, since the tubular body is formed of a perishable material such as an organic substance of a natural material, a paper product, or a synthetic resin having biodegradability, the tubular body is made of synthetic resin or the like. If the problem of environmental pollution does not occur. In addition, natural decay of the above-mentioned cylinder serves as a nutrient for the plant, which is effective in aiding plant growth in the cylinder.

According to the concrete covering material of claim 2 of the present invention, since the cylindrical body has the bottom portion, when the cylindrical body is embedded in the covering material, concrete such as cement is embedded in the cylindrical body by the node. This is effective in preventing the invasion of raw materials and ensuring a space for charging soil in the cylinder.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the through hole is formed in the main body of the covering material by the cylindrical body, the covering material is placed directly on the surface of the soil. Even if the soil is not charged into the cylinder, the soil under the cover material invades the cylinder to create an environment of plant overgrowth in the cylinder, and the work of charging the soil into the cylinder is omitted. It In addition, the roots of the plant extend deeply into the soil below the covering material, which is effective for ensuring reliable plant growth.

According to the concrete covering material of claim 4 of the present invention, since the tubular body has the opening extending in the longitudinal direction, the surface of the covering material is formed with a long hole-shaped opening. As a result, the surface area of the cover material increases the area over which plants grow, which is convenient for growing many plants on the surface of the cover material.

According to the concrete surface covering material of claim 5 of the present invention, since the main body of the covering material is a concrete building block, plants are formed on the surface of the retaining wall or the like formed by stacking the concrete building block. It is convenient to make the appearance of a thick, murderous retaining wall match the natural environment.

According to the concrete surface covering material of claim 6 of the present invention, since the body of the covering material is a concrete plate for paving, the concrete plate for paving is used as a green road, a promenade, a garden path, a jogging course, a plaza. , Entrance approach,
When laid in a parking lot or the like, it is convenient for the flat plate to facilitate walking and for the plants to grow on the laid flat plate so that the above promenade and the like naturally match.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of a concrete covering material according to the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view and (b) is a sectional view taken along line AA of (a).

2A and 2B are views showing a second embodiment of a concrete covering material according to the present invention, in which FIG. 2A is a perspective view and FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

3A and 3B are diagrams showing various block main bodies, in which FIG. 3A is a front view of a square cover part, FIG. 3B is a front view of a rectangular cover part, and FIG. A front view of the hexagonal shape and (d) are sectional views common to the above (a) to (c).

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a mold for manufacturing the concrete laying block of the first embodiment.

5A and 5B are views showing a third embodiment of a concrete covering material according to the present invention, in which FIG. 5A is a perspective view and FIG. 5B is a sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state in which a concrete surface covering material (concrete laying block) of the first embodiment is laid.

FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a state in which a concrete surface covering material (concrete flat plate for paving) of the third embodiment is laid.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1,1a Concrete loading block 1c Pavement concrete flat plate 2 Block main body 2a Flat plate main body 21 Surface mounting part 21a Chamfering part 22 Reservoir 3,3a Bamboo cylinder (bamboo cylinder) 31 Opening 31a Long opening 4 type 41 Form 41a Inlet 42 Under Type 43 Bamboo cylinder support protrusion 43a Protrusion support rod 44 Protrusion support rod 5 Basic concrete 6 Backfill Kuriishi 7 Backfill concrete 8 Ground S Soil

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A surface covering material made of concrete, which is provided in parallel on the surface of the soil or the surface of a cement layer laminated on the soil, and a main body of the covering material obtained by hardening cement, and inside the body of the covering material. A concrete covering material, characterized in that it is embedded in a cylinder made of a perishable material, and that the cylinder is open at the surface of the covering material body. 2. The concrete covering material according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body has a bottom portion. 3. The concrete covering material according to claim 1, wherein the covering member main body has a through hole formed therein. 4. The concrete covering material according to claim 1, wherein the cylindrical body has an opening extending in a longitudinal direction. 5. The concrete covering material according to claim 1, wherein the covering material body is a concrete block. 6. The concrete covering material according to claim 1, wherein the covering material main body is a concrete flat plate for paving.