Masteremaco S 346 v1

MasterEmaco® S 346
Dual shrinkage compensated, flowable micro concrete for concrete repairs
DESCRIPTION Application temperature

MasterEmaco S 346 micro concrete pourable substrate +5 to +40°C
mortar is a dual shrinkage compensated, high flow, material +5 to +30°C
high strength formulation for structural concrete
repairs. APPLICATION
MasterEmaco S 346 is suitable for placing in Surface preparation
thicknesses of 25mm to 200 mm. All loose traces of concrete or mortar, dust, grease
MasterEmaco S 346 provides a durable, strong oil, etc. must be removed. Damaged or
structural repair fully compatible with host contaminated concrete shall be removed to obtain
concrete. a keyed aggregate exposed surface. Non-impact/
vibrating cleaning methods, e.g. grit or high
RECOMMENDED USES
pressure water blasting are recommended. Cut the
MasterEmaco S 346 is the ideal material for edges of the repair vertically to a minimum depth
vertical or horizontal structural repairs where the of 20 mm. Clean all exposed reinforcement to a
thickness of repair is more than 25mm and use of minimum grade of Sa 2 according to ISO 8501-1 /
pourable mortar is preferable to hand or machine ISO 2944-4. Ensure back of reinforcing bar is also
applied repair systems. Typical applications are: clean.
 Extensive repairs to beams, columns and other Where reinforcing bars are corroded, cut back the
structural elements concrete to at least 20mm behind the reinforcing
 Repair of structural members subjected to bars and coat old and new with MasterEmaco P
repetitive loading 130 for corrosion protection Water Powder ration
 Jacketing of beams, columns and other Grit blast around the reinforcing bars to remove
structural elements for strengthening corrosion products. Replace the affected part of
FEATURES AND BENEFITS reinforcing bar if the diameter after grit blasting is
found reduced by more than 20% of the original
 Dual shrinkage compensated - Volume stable diameter on the advice of the structural engineer
in wet and hardened state reducing cracking responsible for the works.
tendency Formwork
 One component, factory made only addition
The forms must be of good quality, treated with a
of water - Uniform predictable performance
chemical release agent such as MasterFinish for
even in remote situations
smooth release, provided with water drain holes,
 No bonding agent required - Simple
strong and well braced to withstand the fluid
installation
pressure of the mortar until it hardens.
 Impermeable to aggressive elements - Long
life repairs Mixing
 Pourable mortar - Able to repair complex Only full bags are mixed. Damaged or opened
profiles easily bags should not be used. Mix MasterEmaco S
 Fast and easy placing - Reduced time for 346 in a forced action pan mixer, or with a helical
repairs paddle attached to a low speed (300-600rpm)
mixer for 3 minutes until a lump free, flowable
PROPERTIES
consistency is achieved. Only use clean water.
Mixing water needed: 3.25 to 3.75 litres per 25kg
Appearance Grey powder
bag. Allow the mortar to rest for 2 - 3 minutes and
Water to powder ratio 0.14 then remix briefly before pouring into formwork. If
Compressive strength 15 MPa 1 Day temperature more than 400C then use chilled water
(ASTM C109 7cm cube) for mixing
25 MPa 3 Days
Mortar application
35 MPa 7 Days
The minimum temperatures must be maintained
40 MPa 28 Days during application and for at least 24 hours
Density Approx. 2250kg/m3 thereafter for optimum curing of the product. The
prepared substrate should be pre-soaked,
Mixing water per 25kg bag Approx. 3.25– 3.75 litres preferably for 24 hours, but at least 2 hours before
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MasterEmaco® S 346
applying MasterEmaco S 346 ensure all water is ESTIMATING DATA
removed from formwork prior to installation and
formwork is resealed. MasterEmaco S 346 should Each bag of MasterEmaco S 346 when mixed
be pumped or poured into the prepared formwork with 3.5L of water yields 12.5L.
until the void is filled. Pumping is recommended for PACKAGING
larger pours. Do not vibrate MasterEmaco S 346 MasterEmaco S 346 is available in 25kg bags.
as it could lead to segregation.
SHELF LIFE
The formwork should be removed after 1-3 days
and a curing compound applied. If subsequent MasterEmaco S 346 has a shelf life of 6 months.
coats are to be applied the use of clear polythene Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
is recommended for the first three days after pallets protected from rainfall.
removal of formwork. For repairs beyond 80m m PRECAUTIONS
to 100mm in thickness, extend MasterEmaco S
346 with up to 25kg of 5-12mm sized washed, It is highly recommended to use necessary PPE
saturated surface-dry (SSD), graded low (Gloves, mask etc.,) during installation of the
absorption, high density aggregates. Please product. In case of Incidents of direct inhalation,
consult your local Master Builders Solutions causing dizziness/giddiness, loss of
consciousness, contact with eyes etc, seek
representative for advice.
immediate medical advice. The requirements may
vary depending on the application areas. Please
ensure to have proper ventilation while working in
Protective coatings confined areas. Contact Master Builders Solutions
Subsequent coatings of MasterProtect anti- representative in case you need further details or
carbonation barriers or silane impregnations refer to the material safety datasheet of the
should be applied as recommend on the individual product to know more.
datasheets.
CURING
MasterEmaco S 346/01/0313
MasterEmaco S 346 should be cured after
formwork removal by MasterKure 181
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NOTE Solutions either orally or in writing may be followed, modified or rejected by the owner, engineer or contractor since
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application.
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Dual shrinkage compensated, flowable micro concrete for concrete repairs

DESCRIPTION Application temperature

® = registered trademark of a MBCC Group member in many countries of the world

Master Builders Solutions India Private Limited

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