Conplast R

Retarding water reducing admixture Uses

To improve the effectiveness of the water content of a concrete mix. To extend the setting time of concrete, extendin working times and minimising delay problems. To extend the working life of semi-dry concrete screeds Particularly suitable for use in mixes having fly ash and also improve the working life of semi dry concrete mixes, specifically RCC ( Roller Compacted Concrete) type of mixes.

constructive solutions

Typical dosage
The optimum dosage of Conplast R to meet specific requirements should always be determined by trials using the materials and conditions that will be experienced in use. This allows the optimisation of admixture dosage and mix design and provides a complete assessment of the concrete mix. A starting point for such trials is to use a dosage within the normal typical range of 0.25 to 0.60 litres / 100 kg of cementitious material, including PFA, GGBFS or microsilica. Use at other dosages Dosages outside the typical range quoted above may be used if necessary and suitable to meet particular mix requirements, provided that adequate supervision is available. Compliance with requirements must be assessed through trial mixes. Fosroc shall be contacted for advice in these cases.

Advantages
Water reduction significantly improves compressive strengths at all ages and enhances durability through the production of low perme ability concrete Controlled retardation extends working life and stiffening time for ease of construction Control of stiffening improves slip forming and assists in preventing the formation of cold joints in large pours Allows specified strength grades to be met at reduced cement content or increased workability Chloride free, safe for use in prestressed and reinforced concrete

Properties

Appearance Specific gravity

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Brown liquid Typically 1.250 - 1.270 at 27 0C Nil to IS:456 Typically slightly less air will be entrained than in a normal concrete mix. Typically less than 55.0g Na2O equivalent /litre of admixture.

Chloride content Air entrainment

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Standards compliance
Conplast R complies with BS 5075 Part 1 and with ASTM C494 as Type B and Type D.

Description
Conplast R is a chloride free water reducing admixture based on selected hydroxycarboxylic materials. It is supplied as a brown solution which instantly disperses in water. Conplast R disperses the fine particles in the concrete mix, enabling the water content of the concrete to perform more effectively. The initial hydration of the cement is also delayed, resulting in a delay in the setting time of the concrete with no adverse effect on subsequent stiffening and strength gain.

Alkali content

Application Instructions
Compatibility Conplast R is compatible with other Fosroc admixtures used in the same concrete mix. All admixtures should be added to the concrete separately and must not be mixed together prior to addition. The resultant properties of concrete containing more than one admixture should be assessed by the trial mix to ensure that effects such as unwanted excessive retardation do not occur.

Technical support
The company provides a technical advisory service supported by a team of specialists in the field.

Conplast R

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Conplast R is suitable for use with all types of ordinary Porland cements and cement replacement materials such as PFA, GGBFS and silica fume. Further information on such usage is provided elsewhere on this datasheet. Dispensing The correct quantity of Conplast R should be measured by means of a recommended dispenser. The admixture should then be added to the concrete with the mixing water to obtain the best results. Fosroc shall be contacted for advice regarding suitable equipment and its installation. Effects of overdosing An overdose of double the intended amount of Conplast R will result in a significant increase in retardation as compared to that normally obtained at the intended dosage. Provided that adequate curing is maintained, the ultimate strength of the concrete will not be impaired by increased retardation and will generally be increased. The effects of overdosing will be further increased if sulphate resisting cement or cement replacement materials are used. An overdose will tend to increase the plasticising effect of the admixture. As concrete is normally batched to a target workability, increased plasticising will allow an increased water reduction. This will have the effect of increasing ultimate strength and partially or fully offsetting the effect of any increased air entrainment. If no increase in water reduction is taken, and a significant rise is workability is allowed, the chance of segregation may be higher. Increased initial workability will tend to extend the working life of the concrete, which will delay finishing and stiffening times to some extent. Over dosage may also lead to reduced mix cohesion and may cause segregation and bleeding, particularly in high workability mixes. The degree of this effect will depend on the particular mix design and overdose level. Curing As with all structural concrete, good curing practice should be maintained, particularly in situations where an overdose has occurred. Water spray, wet hessian or a Concure spray applied curing membrane should be used.

Estimating
Packaging Conplast R is available in 200 litre containers.

Storage
Conplast R has a minimum shelf life of 12 months provided the temperature is kept within the range of 20C to 500C. Should the temperature of the product fall outside this range then Fosroc shall be consulted. Freezing point : Approximately - 40C.

Precautions
Health and safety instructions Conplast R should not be swallowed or allowed to come into contact with skin and eyes. Suitable protective gloves and goggles should be worn. Splashes on the skin should be removed with water. In case of contact with eyes it shall be rinsed immediately with plenty of water and medical advice sought immediately. If swallowed, medical attention shall be sought immediately. Vomiting should not be used. Fire Conplast R is water based and non-flammable. Cleaning and disposal Spillages of Conplast R should be absorbed onto sand, earth or vermiculite and transferred to suitable containers. The disposal of excess or waste material should be carried out in accordance with local legislation under the guidance of the local waste regulatory authority.

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Example 1 : Laboratory testing for normal ready mixed concrete at 270C Cement content 305kg/m3, gravel aggregates, all mixing carried out at equal workability Mix Dosage litres/100kg Stiffening : Time to reach penetration values of 3.5N/mm2 27.6 N/mm2 0.5N/mm2 BS5075 initial BS5075 Final ASTMC408initial ASTMC403final 4hr30 6hr30 8hr00 10hr 00 8hr00 8hr00 9hr15 11hr 15 7hr30 10hr00 11hr30 13hr30 W/C ratio Compressive strength N/mm2 3D 7D 28 D 20.5 24.5 27.5 27.5 28.0 35.0 37.5 39.0 37.5 46.0 47.5 49.0

Contol Conplast R

0.28

0.68 0.62 0.58 0.58

Conplast R 0.42 Conplast R 0.56

Example 2 : Laboratory testing for normal ready-mixed concrete containing microsilica replacement Gravel aggregate, mixes carried out with 100% OPC and with 5% microsilica replacement MIx OPC/MS kg/m3 325 Dosage litres/100kg 0.30 0.30 W/C ratio 0.52 0.48 0.63 0.49 Slump mm 85 95 85 90 Setting time BS5075 Final 3hr 35 6hr10 3hr30 6hr05 Compressive strength 1day 3day 7day 21.5 22.5 22.0 23.0 33.0 41.0 36.0 42.0 41.0 52.5 43.0 50.0

28day 53.5 67.5 80.5 74.5

Control

Conplast R 325 Control 310/15

Conplast R 310/15

Example 3: Laboratory testing for RCC(Roller compacted concrete) containing Fly ash as a supplementary Cementitious material at 20 C 40 MSA, Mixes carried out with 40 % OPC and 60 % Fly ash, replacement. Mix OPC/Fly Dosage Ash % by kg/m3 wt of cement 88/132 88/132 88/132 88/132 88/132 88/132 0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 W/C VeBe I.S.T F.S.T Compressive strength Time (ASTM C 403) N/mm2 3 day 7 day 28 days 2 hrs 35 7 hrs 10 3 hrs 40 8 hrs 35 5.6 5.2 4.6 4.2 3.2 2.0 10 10.4 9.8 8.9 8.3 7.7 15 16.8 15.2 14.8 13.5 13.0

Control Conplast R Conplast R Conplast R Conplast R Conplast R

0.57 0.57 0.57 0.57 0.57 0.57

21 14 12 10 10 9

13 hrs 15 15 hrs 05 18 hrs 35 20 hrs 45 22 hrs 50 25 hrs 20 28 hrs 10 31 hrs 35

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Setting time trend at various dosage

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Resistance to Pen. in Kg/cm2

35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Time Elapsed in Hrs.

0.4 % by Wt. 0.8 % by Wt. 1.2 % by Wt. 1.6 % by Wt 2.0 % by Wt. 2.5 % by Wt.

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