Ducorit

Data Sheet

- ultra high performance grout

Densit has developed a series of unique products especially for offshore application. The Ducorit grouts show extreme mechanical properties, accommodating with any grout material requirement.

DUCORIT

APPLICATIONS Ducorit is used within structural strengthening of offshore structures above and below sea level, including: pile-sleeve connections strengthening of intact tubular members reinforcement of joints repair of damaged members reinstatement of corroded and deteriorated members strengthening of double skin sections Basically, any void space can be filled with Ducorit. PRODUCTS The core of the Ducorit products is the unique Densit Binder. The different properties of Ducorit S1, Ducorit S5 and Ducorit D4 are obtained by adding aggregates such as quartz sand or bauxite. Ducorit products are

characterised by extreme strength and stiffness, making them a strong structural component and not just a "filling material". Using Ducorit for offshore application does not require special precautions with respect to environmental or personal hazards. SHRINKAGE Ducorit products exhibit very low shrinkage, thus grout and surrounding steel remain in physical contact after curing. When cast in a 100% RH environment, the shrinkage is virtually reduced to zero. HEAT OF HYDRATION Due to the material composition and low water/cement ratio, Ducorit shows limited heat of hydration eliminating the risk of thermal cracking and deterioration, also when casting in large volumes.

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PUMPABILITY & UNDERWATER OPERATIONS Ducorit products are pumpable up to several hundred metres through 2 and 3 hoses. Due to viscosity and high inner cohesion of the mixed material, there is no risk of washing out cement particles, separation or mixture with water when cast below sea level. EARLY STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT Ducorit products develop a significant early strength. After curing just 24 hours at 20C (68F), the strength reaches 50% of the long term value. The early strength is even more pronounced in regard to the material stiffness.

FATIGUE Due to ultra high strength and durability of Ducorit products, the fatigue strength is outstanding compared to normal concrete. As fatigue strength depends upon the static strength of concrete, the fatigue strength of Ducorit can be up to more than 50 times the strength of normal concrete. FIBRE REINFORCEMENT Steel fibres can be added to Ducorit S5 and D4. Applying steel fibres, the tensile and bending strength reaches considerable levels as the material shows significant ductility and high fracture energy. The pumpability remains intact. DOCUMENTATION The mechanical properties below have been documented through extensive test work.

Mechanical Properties
Compressive strength fc Static modulus of elasticity Ec [GPa/ksi] Dynamic modulus of elasticity Ed [GPa/ksi] Tension strength ft Flexural strength fbt* Density Poissons ratio Fracture energy GF*
Note that the stipulated values are mean values, based on 75x75 mm cubes i.e. the recommendable design values are slightly smaller.

D4 Mean

D1 Mean

S5 Mean

S1 Mean

[MPa/psi] 210 / 30,400 170 / 24,650 130 / 18,850 110 / 16,000 70 / 10,000 88 / 12,800 10 / 1,500 65 / 9,400 77 / 11,000 8 / 1,150 20 / 2,900 2700 0.19 8.0 0.6 55 / 8,000 60 / 8,700 7 / 1,000 18 / 2,600 2440 0.19 5.6 0.6 35 / 5,000 37 / 5,400 5 / 725 13.5 / 2,000 2250 0.19 4.0 0.6

[MPa/psi]

[MPa/psi] 23.5 / 3,400 [kg/m3] 2740 0.19 [kN/m] 12 0.6

Static coefficient of friction

(minimum 28 days curing at 20C) * with 1.9% by volumen of steel fibres

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