Conbextra P* constructive solutions

Non-shrink cementitious pumping grout

Uses Specification

For pumped or free flow grouting, it can be used in a wide Performance specification
range of applications:
All grouting, where shown on the drawing, must be carried
! As a heavy duty support beneath machine base plates out with a prepackaged cement based product which is
iron-free and chloride-free. It shall be mixed with clean water
! Stanchion bases
to the required consistency. The plastic grout must not bleed
! Ideal for horizontal ducts or segregate.

! Narrow gap grouting A positive volumetric expansion up to 4% shall occur while

the grout is plastic by means of a gaseous system.
Advantages
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 35 N/mm2
! Gaseous expansion system compensates for shrinkage at 7 days and 50 N/mm2 at 28 days.
and settlement in the plastic state
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
! No metallic iron content to cause staining strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
! Prepackaged material overcomes potential on-site
Supplier specification
batching variations
! Develops high early strength without the use of chlorides All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried out
using Conbextra P manufactured by Fosroc and used in
! High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
accordance with the manufacturer’s current data sheet.
durability of the hardened grout
! The mix design of Conbextra P allows it to be pumped
Properties
long distances into narrow gaps
! Facilitates rapid installation and early operation of plant Compressive strength : 20 N/mm2 @ 1 day
BS 1881: part 116 1983 40 N/mm2 @ 7 days
Description flowable consistency 58 N/mm2 @ 28 days
Flexural strength : 8.5 N/mm2 @ 28 days
Conbextra P cementitious grout is supplied as a ready to use BS 4551 pt. 15 1980
dry powder requiring only the addition of a controlled amount flowable consistency
of clean water to produce a free flowing non-shrink grout for Time for expansion
gap thicknesses of 5 to 40 mm. Start : 15 minutes
Conbextra P is an all fines mix based on Portland cements Finish : 2 hours
and additives which impart controlled expansion in the plastic Fresh wet density : Approximately 2000 kg/m3
state whilst minimising water demand. The low water depending on actual
demand ensures high early strength and long term durability. consistency used.
The material is designed to allow uniform mixing, and Young’s modulus : 14 KN/mm2
minimise segregation and bleeding. ASTM C469-83
Expansion : An expansion up to 4%
characteristics overcomes plastic settlement
ASTM C827 in the unset material.
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Instructions for use Cable duct grouting

Preparation All cable ducts must be thoroughly cleaned. Those ducts

formed without metal sheaths should be flushed with water
Foundation surface
after which all surplus water must be removed. Cable
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any anchorages should be sealed before the duct grouting is
loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is defective carried out.
or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt
Mixing
holes and fixing pockets must be blown clean of any dirt or
debris. For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should
be used. When quantities of up to 60 kg are used, a slow
Pre-soaking
speed drill fitted with a Fosroc Mixing Paddle (MR3) is suitable.
Several hours prior to grouting, the area of cleaned foundation Larger quantities will require a high shear vane mixer. Do not
should be flooded with fresh water. Immediately before grouting use a colloidal impeller mixer.
takes place any free water should be removed with particular
To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuously,
care being taken to blow out all bolt holes and pockets.
it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour are
Base plate available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision to
gently agitate the grout may be required.
It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease or
scale. Air pressure relief holes should be provided to allow Water addition
venting of any isolated high spots.
9 to11 litres of clean water is required to be added for each
Levelling shims 25 kg bag to achieve a pumpable / flowable consistency.

If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they The selected water content should be accurately measured
should be treated with a thin layer of grease. into the mixer. The total contents of the Conbextra P bag should
be slowly added and continuous mixing should take place for
Formwork
5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a smooth even
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof as consistency.
Conbextra P is free flowing grout. This can be achieved by
Placing
using foam rubber strip, or mastic sealant, beneath the
constructed formwork and between joints. Place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing to gain full benefit
of the expansion process.
In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry sand
and cement formwork. The formwork should include outlets Conbextra P can be placed in thicknesses of up to 40 mm in a
for pre-soaking. single pour when used as an underplate grout.

When using Conbextra P as an underplate grout, the gap width Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between
and fluid head should be designed to ensure that the grout will the substrate and the base plate.
flow through the gap as a continuous front. The gap thickness
Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must be
should be in the range of 5 to 40mm.
prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a batch must
Unrestrained surface area be regulated to ensure adequate timing for the preparation of
the next one.
This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge should Pouring should be from one side of the void to eliminate any
not exceed 75 mm on the pouring side and 25 mm on the air or pre-soaking water becoming trapped under the
opposite side. It is advisable, where practical, to have no gap baseplate. It is advisable to pour the grout across the shortest
at the flank sides. distance of travel. The grout head must be maintained at all
times so that a continuous grout front is achieved.

Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra P may be

pumped. A heavy duty diaphragm pump is recommended for
this purpose. Screw feed and piston pumps may also be
suitable.

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Curing High temperature working

On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas should It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the following
be thoroughly cured. This should be done by the use of guidelines are adopted as good working practice:
Concure*† curing membrane or continuous application of water
(i) Store unmixed material in a cool (preferably temperature
and/or wet hessian.
controlled) environment, avoiding exposure to direct
Cleaning sunlight.

Conbextra P should be removed from tools and equipment (ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if
with clean water immediately after use. Cured material can be necessary. It is especially important to keep cool those
removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch*†. surfaces of the equipment which will come into direct
contact with the material itself.
Sampling procedure
(iii) Try to eliminate application during the hottest times of the
All sampling procedures for Conbextra P are to be conducted
day and in direct sunlight.
within the confines of a temperature controlled laboratory. The
reactive agents within Conbextra P do not permit site sampling (iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to ensure
and transport. The procedure for sampling is to be as follows: that application is a continuous process.

1) A full and unopened bag of Conbextra P to be selected from (v) Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing the grout
the batch allocated for site use and despatched to the prior to placement.
testing laboratory.
Limitations
2) The Conbextra P shall be mixed in the laboratory following
the instructions listed on the product data sheet. - Grouts should not be placed in any unrestrained situation,
i.e. base plate plinths, etc. Failure to comply may lead to
3) All sampling shall be conducted using 100mm cube
crack development in the grout.
moulds, the use of 150mm cube moulds being prohibited.

4) When mixed, the Conbextra P shall be poured into release Technical support
agent treated 100mm cube moulds in two lifts of 50mm
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
each with a 60 second interval between pours. The
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
Conbextra P shall not be tamped but gentle tapping of the
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicated
cube mould is permitted to promote the release of air.
specification assistance in locations all over the world.
5) Fill three 100mm cube moulds with the Conbextra P for
each curing time interval specified. Mould filling should be Estimating
completed within 20 minutes of the end of the mixing cycle.
Supply
The filled moulds should be stacked three high on top of
Conbextra P : 25 kg bags
each other to provide conditions of restraint. The top mould
should be restrained either with a weighted metal plate or Yield
an empty cube mould. Conbextra P : 17.5 litres/ 25 kg bag (approx.)
6) The cubes should be stored at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature Allowance should be made for wastage when estimating
for 24 hours in the laboratory. After 24 hours the cubes are quantities required.
to be demoulded and placed in a water curing tank
maintained at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature. The cubes are Storage
then to be cured in accordance with BS1881.
Conbextra P has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry store
7) Cubes are to be crushed in calibrated compression testing in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and high humidity
apparatus with a rate of loading not exceeding 180kN per locations the shelf life may be reduced.
minute. Types of cube fracture are to be recorded. Three
cubes are to be crushed for each curing time interval
specified. Results are to be calculated and issued as an
average.

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Precautions Additional Information

Health and safety Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include :
Conbextra P is alkaline and should not come into contact with
skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust during mixing. Gloves, ! waterproofing membranes & waterstops
goggles and dust mask should be worn. If contact with skin
! joint sealants & filler boards
occurs, wash with water. Splashes to eyes should be washed
immediately with plenty of clean water and medical advice ! cementitious & epoxy grouts
sought.
! specialised flooring materials
Fire
Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of
Conbextra P is non-flammable. products specifically designed for the repair and
refurbishment of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic
Approach’ to concrete repair features the following :

! hand-placed repair mortars

! spray grade repair mortars

! fluid micro-concretes

! chemically resistant epoxy mortars

! anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

! chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

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 Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s
responsibility to obtain the recent version. Refer to www.fosroc.com.

Head Office
Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: (+9714) 2039699 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: agf@fosroc.com
LLC Regional offices
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Oman, Al Amana telephone: 24815080 fax: 24817554 email: oman@fosroc.com

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