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General purpose non-shrink cementitious grout
Uses Standards compliance
Conbextra GPA meets or exceeds the test requirements
Conbextra GP general purpose grouting is used where it
of ASTM C 1107.
is essential to eliminate shrinkage when completely filling
the void between a base plate and a substrate. Such an Description
application would be the grouting of a stanchion and
Conbextra GP cementitious grout is supplied as a ready to
machinery-base plates. It can also be used for anchoring
use dry powder. The addition of a controlled amount of
a wide range of fixings. These include masts, anchor
clean water produces a flowing non-shrink grout for gap
bolts, fence posts and around pipe sleeves.
thicknesses up to 100 mm.
Conbextra GP is a blend of Portland cement, graded fillers
Advantages
and chemical additives which impart controlled expansion
Gaseous expansion system compensates for in the plastic state whilst minimising water demand. The
shrinkage and settlement in the plastic state.
low water demand ensures high early strength. The
No metallic iron content to cause staining.
graded filler is designed to assist uniform mixing and
Prepack material overcomes potential on-site produce a consistent grout.
batching variations.
Develops high early strength without the use of
chlorides.
High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
durability of the hardened grout.
Typical detail of stanchion base plate
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base. Bolt holes and fixing pockets must be blown clean
Properties of any dirt or debris.
Pre-soaking
The following results were obtained at a water:powder
ratio of 0.18 and temperature of 25°C. For a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting, the area of
cleaned substrate should be flooded with fresh water.
Compressive strength Imme-diately before grouting takes place, any free water
(ASTM C109/C109M) :
2
26 N/mm @ 1 day should be removed. Particular care should be taken to
With tolerance 10% 2
55 N/mm @ 7 days blow out all bolt holes and pockets.
2
65 N/mm @ 28 days Base plate
Flexural strength
(EN 196), tolerance min. It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease
2
15% : 10 N/mm @ 28 days or scale. Air pressure relief holes should be provided
Time for expansion to allow venting of any isolated high spots.
Start : 15 to 20 minutes
Finish : 1.5 to 2 hours Levelling shims
3
Fresh wet density : Approximately 2170 kg/m If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened,
Expansion characteristics they should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
ASTM C940 : Up to 2% @ 24 hours
Formwork
Specification The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof. This
Performance specification can be achieved by using foam rubber strip or mastic sealant
beneath the constructed formwork and between joints.
All grouting where shown on the drawing must be
In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry
carried out with a pre-packaged cement based product
sand and cement formwork. The formwork should include
which is chloride-free.
outlets for pre-soaking.
It shall be mixed with clean water to the required
consistency. Unrestrained surface area
The plastic grout must not bleed or segregate.
A positive volumetric expansion shall occur while the This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width
grout is plastic by means of a gaseous system. between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must should not exceed 75 mm on the pouring side and 25 mm
be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s on the opposite side. It is advisable where practical to
instructions. have no gap at the flank sides.
Supplier specification
Mixing
All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer
out using Conbextra GP manufactured by Fosroc and should be used. When quantities up to 50 kg are used, a
used in accordance with the manufacturer’s data sheet. slow speed drill fitted with a Fosroc Mixing Paddle (MR3)
Instructions for use should be used.
Larger quantities will require a high shear vane mixer. Do
not use a colloidal impeller mixer.
Preparation
To enable the grouting operation to be carried out
Concrete surface
continuously, it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or
and labour are available. The use of a grout holding tank
any loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is
with provision to gently agitate the grout may be required.
defective or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound
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Consistency of grout mix Curing
The quantity of clean water required to be added to a On completion of the grouting operation, exposed
25 kg bag to achieve the desired consistency is given areas should be thoroughly cured. Suggest curing
below. with Concure 1315. There is no need to remove
Concure 1315 as it will provide some protection and
Trowellable : 3.4 - 3.6 litres per 25kg bag won’t yellow. If using wet Hessian and plastic
Flowable : 4 - 4.5 litres per 25kg bag sheeting then leave for at least seven days
– especially if exposed to sunlight.
The selected water content should be accurately
Cleaning
measured into the mixer. The total contents of the
Conbextra GP bag should be slowly added and Conbextra GP should be removed from tools and
continuous mixing should take place for 5 minutes. This equipment with clean water immediately after use. Cured
material can be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc
will ensure that the grout has a smooth even consistency.
†
Acid Etch* .
Placing
Sampling procedure
At 25°C place the grout within 15 minutes of mixing to
gain full benefit of the expansion process. Cementitious grouts cannot be tested as concrete.
Special sampling procedure are required refer to your
Conbextra GP can be placed in a minimum thickness of
local Fosroc office for further details.
10mm up to a maximum thickness of 100mm in a single
pour when used as an underplate grout. For thicker Typical hopper system
Removable hopper: For larger pours the grout may be
sections it is necessary to fill out Conbextra GP with well
hand placed or pumped into a removable hopper (trough).
graded 10mm, silt free aggregate to minimise exothermic.
If bulking with aggregate is used the ratio shall not exceed
1:1. Contact Fosroc for details of pre-bagged supply. The
properties of a bulked grout will differ from those
published in this data sheet.
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting
between the substrate and the base plate.
Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must
be prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a
batch must be regulated to the time taken to prepare the
next one.
Pouring should be from one side of the void to eliminate
any air or pre-soaking water becoming trapped under
the base-plate. It is advisable to pour the grout across
the shortest distance of travel. The grout head must be
maintained at all times so that a continuous grout front
High temperature working
is achieved.
It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the
Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra GP
following guidelines are adopted as good working
may be pumped. A heavy duty diaphragm pump is
recommended for this purpose. Screw feed and piston practice:
pumps may also be suitable. Store unmixed material in a cool (preferably
temperature controlled) environment, avoiding
exposure to direct sunlight.
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Precautions
Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if
Health and safety
necessary. It is especially important to keep cool those
surfaces of the equipment which will come into direct Conbextra GP is alkaline and should not come into
contact with the material itself. contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust
Try to eliminate application during the hottest times of during mixing.
the day and in direct sunlight.
Gloves, goggles and dust mask should be worn.
Make sufficient material, plant and labour
If contact with skin occurs, wash with water.
available to ensure that application is a
Splashes to eyes should be washed immediately with
continuous process.
plenty of clean water and medical advice sought.
Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing
the grout prior to placement. Fire
Limitations Conbextra GP is non-flammable.
- Should not be placed in any unrestrained situation.
Additional Information
- However, can be used for bolt holes or pockets.
- For further details contact Fosroc. Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary
products which include :
Estimating
Waterproofing membranes & waterstops
Supply Joint sealants & filler boards
Conbextra GP : 25 kg bags
Cementitious & epoxy grouts
Yield Specialised flooring materials
Trowellable : 12 litres per 25kg bag
Flowable : 13.25 litres per 25kg bag Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
products specifically designed for the repair and
Note: Allowance should be made for wastage when refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
estimating quantities required. Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :
Hand-placed repair mortars
Storage Spray grade repair mortars
Fluid micro-concretes
Conbextra GP has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a
Chemically resistant epoxy mortars
dry store within the range of 20 - 35°C in its original
Anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings
packaging. If stored in high temperature and high
Chemical and abrasion resistant coatings
humidity locations the shelf life will be reduced.
For further information on any of the above, please consult
your local Fosroc office-as below.
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
PT.FOSROC Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
Indonesia over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
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