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High-flow, non-shrink, cementitious grout Standards compliance
conforming to the requirements of BS EN Conbextra GP complies with classification R4 according to
1504-3 Class R4 and BS EN 1504-6: BS EN 1504-3.
Anchoring of reinforcing steel bar.
Conbextra GP complies with the requirements of BS EN
1504 -6 : Anchoring of reinforced steel bar.
Uses
Conbextra GP is used for free flow, non-shrink, cementitious
grouting of gap thicknesses 10 to 75 mm. Recommended
applications include:
◼ Stanchion baseplates
◼ Joints between pre-cast concrete panels
◼ Grouting applications where pouring access is
restricted
0370
◼ Anchoring of reinforcing steel bars 09
0370–CPR–0845
◼ Installation of tie bars
◼ Trowelling consistency can be used for bedding and in
lieu of dry packs DOP: UK9-09
Fosroc International Limited
Advantages Drayton Manor Business Park, Coleshill Road, Tamworth, B78 3XN, UK
◼ Non-shrink
Conbextra GP
◼ High strength
◼ Chloride free BS EN1504-3: Structural and non-structural
repair methods 3 and 4
◼ Can be used at flowable or trowellable consistency BS EN 1504-6: Anchoring of reinforcing steel bar
◼ Conbextra GP complies with LU Standard 1-085 ‘Fire
Safety Performance of Materials’. Compressive strength Class R4 (> 45 MPa)
Adhesion strength by pull-
Description off test
> 2.0 MPa
Conbextra GP is supplied as a ready to use dry powder. The
addition of a controlled amount of clean water produces a Chloride ion content < 0.05%
free-flowing grout for gap thicknesses up to 75mm. The low
water requirement ensures high early strength and long-term Thermal compatibility:
durability. freeze thaw cycling with > 2.0 MPa
immersion
Conbextra GP is a blend of Portland cements, graded fillers
and chemical additives. The filler grading produces a highly Carbonation resistance Passes
flowable grout which will not segregate or bleed.
Elastic modulus 22 GPa
Specification clause
Testing of anchoring
products by the pull-out < 0.6 mm at 75 kN load
The grout shall be Conbextra GP a pre bagged single
method
component cementitious material which conforms with the
requirements of BS EN 1504-3 class R4 and BS EN 1504-6. Fire classification Class A1
It shall be mixed with clean water to the required consistency Complies with
and not exhibit bleed or segregation Dangerous substances 5.3 (EN1504-6)
A volumetric expansion of up to 1% shall occur while the 5.3 (EN1504-3)
grout is in a plastic state by means of a gaseous system.
The compressive strength of the grout shall exceed 40 MPa
at 7 days and 60 MPa at 28 days.
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Properties
The following results were obtained at a water : powder ratio of 0.18 and a temperature of 20°C unless otherwise stated.
Test method Standard EN 1504 Result
requirement
@ 1 Day 15 MPa
Compressive Strength EN 12190:1999 Class R4 5 MPa @ 7 Day 45 MPa
@ 28 Days 65MPa
Bond strength by pull off: EN 1542:1999 Class R4 >2.0 MPa 2.6 MPa
Chloride ion content: EN 1015-17:2000 Class R4 < 0.05 % 0.02%
Freeze thaw cycling: EN 13687-1:2002 Class R4 2.0 MPa 2.3 MPa
Resistance to carbonation d k EN 13295:2005 Class R4 ref Conforms
concrete
Elastic Modulus in Compression EN 13412 Class R4 20 GPa 22.1 GPa @ 28 days
Testing of anchoring products EN 1881 @ 75 KN load 0.49 mm Dry Test
by pull out method 0.6 mm 0.44 mm Wet Test
Fire rating EN 1504-3 cl.5.5 - Class A1 Non-Combustible
Flexural strength BS 6319 Pt 3:1990 - 10.0 MPa @ 28 days
Setting time BS 4551 - Initial set: 6 hours
Pt14:1980
Fresh wet density - - Nominally 2080 kg/m-3
Alkali reactive particles Method TI-B 52 - ≤ 1.0 vol %
Time for expansion - - Start :15 minutes
Finish : 2 hours
Flowable: 4.0 - 4.5 litres water /
Grout consistency 25kg bag
- -
/ Water addition Trowellable: 3.4 - 3.6 litres
water / 25kg bag
Minimum thickness 10mm
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Maximum thickness 75mm
Clarification of property values: The typical properties given above are derived from laboratory testing. Results derived from
field applied samples may vary.
Application instructions
Preparation Pre-soaking
Foundation Surface For a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting, the area of
cleaned foundation should be flooded with fresh water.
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any Immediately before grouting takes place, any free water
loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is should be removed. Particular care should be taken to blow
defective or has laitance, it must be cut back / scabbled to out all bolt holes and pockets.
a sound base. Bolt holes or fixing pockets must be blown
clean of any dirt or debris.
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Pre-soaking (cont.) Prior to the first mix the vessel should be wetted and drained.
The selected water content should be accurately measured
In certain situations, such as likelihood of damage to into the mixer. Slowly add the total contents of the Conbextra
surrounding areas, water flooding / prolonged soaking of the GP bag, mix continuously for 5 minutes, ensuring a smooth,
concrete substrate may not be possible. even consistency is obtained.
In such cases, immediately prior to the grout application, the Placing
cleaned concrete should be water wetted, for example by
spraying, until the surface becomes saturated / no longer At trowellable consistency, place the grout manually into the
shows signs of rapid drying; particular care to be taken on prepared area or void before tamping / bedding. Trowel off
hot days and or in direct sunlight. Before grouting takes excess to finish.
place, any free water should be removed, taking care to blow
out all bolt holes and pockets. At flowable consistency, place the grout within 20 minutes of
mixing to gain the full benefit of the expansion process.
Base plate
Conbextra GP can be placed in thicknesses up to 75 mm in
a single pour.
It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease or
scale. Air pressure relief holes should be provided to allow For thicker sections use Conbextra TS grout.
venting of any isolated high spots. Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between
the substrate and the base plate.
Levelling shims
Continuous grout flow is essential.
If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they Example of a typical hopper system:
should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
Formwork Removable hopper: For larger pours the grout may be
hand placed or pumped into a removable hopper (trough)
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof as
Conbextra GP is a free-flowing grout. This can be achieved 50 mm
by using foam rubber strip or Nitoseal MS60* beneath the max
constructed formwork and between joints.
150 mm
In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry sand min
and cement formwork. The formwork should include outlets
for the pre-soaking water.
75 mm
2 max
The unrestrained surface area of the grout must be kept to a 1
minimum. Generally the gap width between the perimeter
formwork and the plate edge should not exceed 150 mm on
the pouring side and 50 mm on the opposite side. There
should be no gap at the flank sides.
1 Conbextra GP or Lokfix* (first stage))
Mixing
2 Conbextra GP poured or pumped into removable
Water addition: Flowable: 4.0 - 4.5 litres per 25Kg bag hopper (second stage)
Trowellable: 3.0 - 3.6 litres per 25Kg bag
* Also available from Fosroc.*
For mixing quantities up to 50 kg a high power, 280 to 640
Sufficient grout must be available prior to starting and the
rpm, 110 volt drill, fitted with a Conbextra Mixing Paddle
time taken to pour a batch must be regulated to the time
(MR3) is suitable.
taken to prepare the next one.
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer
should be used. Larger quantities will require a high shear The mixed grout should be poured only from one side of the
vane mixer. Do not use a colloidal impeller mixer. It is void to eliminate the entrapment of air or surplus pre-soaking
essential that machine mixing capacity and labour water. This is best achieved by pouring the grout across the
availability is adequate to enable the grouting operation to shortest distance of travel. The grout head must be maintained
be carried out continuously. This may require the use of a at all times so that a continuous grout front is achieved.
holding tank with provision for gentle agitation to maintain
fluidity.
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Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra GP may
be pumped. Screw feed and piston pumps are suitable for Limitations
this purpose.
Low temperature working
When the Conbextra GP has reached trowellable
consistency, the unrestrained portion should be cut back to When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5°C or below
the baseplate/ bearing plate. on a falling thermometer, warm water (30°C to 40°C) is
recommended to accelerate strength development. Substrates
Curing should be free from ice.
On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas For ambient temperatures below 10°C the grout consistency
should be thoroughly cured with Concure WB curing should be flowable and the formwork should be maintained in
membrane, continuous application of water and/or wet place for at least 36 hours.
hessian.
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
Anchoring applications materials should then be adopted, specifically protecting the
grout from freezing in the first 48 hours after placing.
Holes should be drilled with a rotary percussive air flush drill
and deformed bars should be used. Diamond cored holes High temperature working
should be roughened or under-reamed. The holes should be
prewetted for a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting. At ambient temperatures above 35°C the mixed grout should
Remove water before grouting. be stored in the shade. Cool water (below 20°C) should be used
for mixing the grout.
The mixed grout should be poured into the hole and the bar
pushed through the grout. Storage
Cleaning Store unopened bags in cool dry internal conditions. Conbextra
GP has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry store in sealed
Conbextra GP should be removed from tools and equipment bags. If stored in high temperature and high humidity locations
with clean water immediately after use. Cured material can the shelf life may be reduced to less than 6 months. Conbextra
be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch. GP is not supplied in waterproof packaging; individually or
palletised.
Estimating
Precautions
Supply
Health and safety
Conbextra GP is supplied in 25 kg bags, 1000 kg bags or bulk
tanker. For further information refer to appropriate Product Safety Data
Sheet available at www.fosroc.com
Yield
Fire
Allowance should be made for wastage when estimating
quantities required. The approximate yield per 25 kg bag for Conbextra GP is non-flammable.
different consistencies is:
Environmental Data (EPD)
Consistency Trowellable Flowable
Yield: 12 litres 13.25 litres GWP Total, A1 – A3: 0.407 kgCO2e per 1kg product.
GWP Total, A1 – D: 0.611 kgCO2e per 1kg product.
Fosroc and Conbextra are trademarks of
Fosroc International Limited
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
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
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. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular
basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.
Fosroc International Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, telephone: email:
Staffordshire B78 3XN, UK +44 (0)1827 262222 [email protected]
www.fosroc.com
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