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Conbextra HF
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Conbextra HF FM 610
October 2003
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October 2003
Performance specification If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they
should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
All grouting must be carried out with a pre-packaged, non-
shrink cementitious grout manufactured and supplied by a Formwork
registered firm. The grout shall be chloride free.
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof as
It shall be mixed with clean water to the required Conbextra HF is a free-flowing grout. This can be achieved
consistency and not exhibit bleed or segregation. by using foam rubber strip or Silicone Sealant 33HM
beneath the constructed formwork and between joints.
A volumetric expansion of up to 1% shall occur while the
grout is in a plastic state by means of a gaseous system. In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry
sand and cement formwork. The formwork should include
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed
outlets for the pre-soaking water.
40 N/mm at 7 days and 60 N/mm at 28 days.
The unrestrained surface area of the grout must be kept to a
The grout shall fully conform to the requirements of US
minimum. Generally the gap width between the perimeter
Army Corps of Engineers Specification for non-shrink grout
formwork and the plate edge should not exceed 150 mm on
CRD-C621-82A.
the pouring side and 50 mm on the opposite side. There
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be should be no gap at the flank sides.
in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
Mixing
Supplier specification
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should
All non-shrink cementitious grouting (specify details and be used. For quantities up to 50 kg a Bosch (or equivalent)
areas of application) must be carried out using 1150 watt, 280 to 640 rpm, 110 volt drill, fitted with a
Conbextra HF manufactured by Fosroc and used in Conbextra mixing paddle is suitable. Larger quantities will
accordance with the manufacturers data sheet. require a high shear vane mixer. Do not use a colloidal
impeller mixer.
Application instructions
It is essential that machine mixing capacity and labour
Preparation availability is adequate to enable the grouting operation to
be carried out continuously. This may require the use of a
Foundation surface
holding tank with provision for gentle agitation to maintain
The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any fluidity.
loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is defective
The selected water content should be accurately measured
or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt
into the mixer. Slowly add the total contents of the
holes or fixing pockets must be blown clean of any dirt or
Conbextra HF bag, mix continuously for 5 minutes,
debris.
ensuring a smooth, even consistency is obtained.
Pre-soaking
Consistency of mixed grout
For a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting, the area of
To achieve the consistencies which are defined in
cleaned foundation should be flooded with fresh water.
CRD-C621-82A, the amount of clean water that is added to
Immediately before grouting takes place, any free water
a 25 kg bag at 20C is:
should be removed. Particular care should be taken to blow
out all bolt holes and pockets. Where water soaking is Flowable: 4.5 litres
impossible contact Fosroc Customer Service Department.
Fluid: 4.8 litres
Base plate
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Maximum flow distance at 20C Sufficient grout must be available prior to starting and the
time taken to pour a batch must be regulated to the time
The flow distances given below are intended as a guide.
taken to prepare the next one.
Actual flow distances will vary depending on site
conditions. The mixed grout should be poured only from one side of the
void to eliminate the entrapment of air or surplus
Grout Maximum flow distance in mm pre-soaking water. This is best achieved by pouring the
consistency Gap depth 100 mm 250 mm grout across the shortest distance of travel. The grout head
mm head head must be maintained at all times so that a continuous grout
Flowable: 10 360 1200 front is achieved.
20 950 2600
Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra HF may
30 1500 3000
be pumped. A heavy duty diaphragm pump is recommended
40 2200 3000+
for this purpose. Screw feed and piston pumps may also be
50 3000 3000+
suitable.
Fluid: 10 900 2500
20 1900 3000 Curing
30 3000 3000+ On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas
40 3000+ 3000+ should be thoroughly cured with Concure WB curing
membrane, continuous application of water and/or wet
Placing
hessian.
Place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing to gain the full
Cleaning
benefit of the expansion process.
Conbextra HF should be removed from tools and equipment
Conbextra HF can be placed in thicknesses up to 100 mm in
with clean water immediately after use. Cured material can
a single pour.
be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch.
For thicker sections it is necessary to use Conbextra TS
(thick section) grout. Limitations
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between Low temperature working
the substrate and the base plate.
When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5C or
Continuous grout flow is essential. below on a falling thermometer, warm water (30C to 40C)
is recommended to accelerate strength development.
Example of a typical hopper system
2 For ambient temperatures below 10C the grout
consistency should be flowable and the formwork should be
t 50 mm max maintained in place for at least 36 hours.
t
t
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Estimating Fire
Conbextra HF is supplied in 25 kg moisture resistant bags. For further information see relevant Product Safety Data
Sheet.
Yield
Precautions
Fosroc Limited
Coleshill Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 3TL
Tel 01827 262222
Fax 01827 262444
Conbextra is the trade mark of Fosroc International Limited
www.fosrocuk.com
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 or 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 or information given by it.
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