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AbsorbCrete®
AbsorbCrete® is a super-absorbing dry mix that represents an entirely new category of concrete, that is not structural. Designed primarily for flood control applications, this innovative cementitious material also offers versatile additional uses, including erosion control, temporary barricades, and protective armoring, to name a few. AbsorbCrete® can be deployed in a wide range of containers, from traditional sandbags, Interlocking bags, to flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), making it adaptable to many emergency and protective scenarios.
AbsorbCrete® is a patented Hygroscopic Cementitious Material — a non-mixing, non-structural concrete composed of cement, aggregates, and a proprietary blend of hollow fibers. The material is designed to absorb and temporarily retain water, increasing its mass (weight) by up to 60%. This additional mass will counteract the forces of rising flood waters. Over time, the absorbed water is gradually released through evaporation, returning to its original dry weight. The wetting and drying process has been validated over a minimum of five cycles, demonstrating the resilience and cost-effectiveness of AbsorbCrete®.
Upon water hydration and the cement chemical reaction, the material becomes a permanently semi-hardened matrix that provides stability and durability. This process ensures the material maintains its integrity and does not leach or wash out, even if punctured or damaged by debris or munitions.
Key Features
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Sustainability - Upcycles a waste material coir into the four component matrix material mix, significantly lowering environmental impact while supporting sustainable material use.
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Reusability - Designed for repeated use, AbsorbCrete® replaces single-use sand filled bags, cutting labor, energy, time expenditure, and minimizing material waste for superior cost efficiency.
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Regulatory Compliance – Engineered to comply with liquid containment regulations and industry standards across mining, infrastructure and land management sectors.
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Re-Purposable - After the final flood mitigation use, AbsorbCrete® can be recycled for secondary infrastructure and geotechnical applications, extending this material’s service life, functionality and cost-effectiveness. Reducing wasteful impacts on the environment.
MATERIAL TESTING:
AbsorbCrete® material was extensively tested at Texas A & M University, Center for Infrastructure Renewal in conjunction with I/UCRC – Applied Research Focus by the National Science Foundation (NSF) research program – Center for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure (CICI). This research was completed, resulting in a comprehensive evaluation report and published in the TAMU - Zachry Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering library.
Click here to access report.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
ASCE – Geo-EvironMeet 2025 – Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resilience
International Erosion Control Association – Environmental Connection Magazine
IECA.org / Vol 19, No. 3
AbsorbCrete® Hydration and Rehydration Test video can be viewed here.
GLOBAL PATENTS
Oceania
AbsorbCrete® is not currently in production. The complete portfolio of global AbsorbCrete® patents is available for sale or license.
For inquiries regarding acquisition or licensing, please contact:
Johannes HERBERT
Senior Product Manager
Dennemeyer Consulting GmbH
Landaubogen1-3, 81373 Munich, Germany
P.O. Box 700425, 81304 Munich, Germany
Phone: +49 89 5506690-031
Mobile: +49 1512 3695036
E-mail: jherbert@dennemeyer.com
Website: www.dennemeyer.com/consulting
