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General purpose non-shrink cementitious Specification clauses

grout
Performance specification
Uses All grouting must be carried out with pre-packaged non-
shrink cementitious grout manufactured and supplied by
Conbextra GP is used for general purpose, non-shrink
a BSi registered firm.
cementitious grouting of gap thicknesses 10 to 75 mm.
Recommended applications at flowable consistency It shall be mixed with clean water to the required
include stanchion base plates, bolt pockets and void consistency. The grout must not bleed or segregate.
filling. At trowellable consistency Conbextra GP is
recommended for bedding load bearing components. A volumetric expansion of up to 1% shall occur while the
grout is plastic by means of a gaseous system.
Advantages The compressive strength of the grout must reach
40 N/mm² at 7 days and 60 N/mm² at 28 days.
„ Non-shrink
„ Simply add correct quantity of water The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be
in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
„ Can be used at flowable or trowellable consistency
„ Chloride free
Properties
„ Non-staining
The following results were obtained at flowable
consistency (ie 4.5 litres of water per 25 kg bag) and at a
Description temperature of 20°C.
Conbextra GP is supplied as a ready to use dry powder. Test method for Typical result
The addition of a controlled amount of clean water
produces a flowing non-shrink grout for gap thicknesses Compressive strength
10 to 75 mm. (BS 1881, Part 116: 1983
- restrained): 16 N/mm² @ 1 day
Conbextra GP is a blend of Portland cements, graded 42 N/mm² @ 7 days
fillers and chemical additives. The low water demand 60 N/mm² @ 28 days
ensures high early strength. The graded filler is designed
to assist uniform mixing and produce a consistent grout. Flexural strength
(BS 6319, Part 3: 1990): 7.0 N/mm² @ 7 days
Typical detail of stanchion base plate 13.0 N/mm² @ 28 days
Young’s modulus
Conbextra GP (BS 6319, Part 6: 1984): 23 kN/mm²
to underside Time for expansion —
of stanchion
Base base plate Start: 15 minutes
plate (second stage) Finish: 2 hours
Fresh wet density: Approximately 2170 kg/
m³ depending on actual
consistency used
Expansion characteristics: An expansion of up to 1%
overcomes plastic
50 mm settlement in the unset
Shims
max material

Conbextra GP
or Lokfix to
bolt pocket
(first stage)

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Application instructions measured into the mixer. The total contents of the
Conbextra GP bag should be slowly added and
Preparation continuous mixing should take place for 5 minutes. This
Foundation surface will ensure that the grout has a smooth even consistency.

The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any Consistency of grout mix
loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is The quantity of clean water required to be added to a
defective or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound
25 kg bag to achieve the desired consistency is given
base. Bolt holes and fixing pockets must be blown clean
below.
of any dirt or debris.
Trowellable: 3.4 to 3.6 litres
Pre-soaking
Flowable: 4.0 to 4.5 litres
For a minimum of 2 hours prior to grouting, the area of
cleaned foundation should be flooded with fresh water. Placing
Immediately before grouting takes place any free water
should be removed with particular care being taken to At 20°C place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing to gain
blow out all bolt holes and pockets. the full benefit of the expansion process.

Base plate Conbextra GP can be placed in thicknesses up to 75 mm

in a single pour when used as an underplate grout. For
It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease or thicker sections it is necessary to use Conbextra TS (thick
scale. Air pressure relief holes should be provided to section) grout.
allow venting of any isolated high spots.
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting
Levelling shims between the substrate and the base plate.
If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must
they should be treated with a thin layer of grease. be prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a
batch must be regulated to the time to prepare the next
Formwork
one.
The formwork should be constructed to be leakproof. This
When the Conbextra GP has reached trowelable
can be achieved by using foam rubber strip or Silicone
consistency, the unrestrained portion should be cut back
Sealant 33HM beneath the constructed formwork and
to the baseplate/bearing plate.
between joints.
Typical hopper system
In some cases it is practical to use a sacrificial semi-dry
sand and cement formwork. The formwork should include Pouring should be from one side of the void to prevent any
outlets for pre-soaking. air or pre-soaking water becoming trapped under the
base plate. It is advisable to pour the grout across the
Unrestrained surface area
shortest distance of travel. The grout head must be
This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width maintained at all times so that a continuous grout front is
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge achieved.
should not exceed 150 mm on the pouring side and 50
mm on the opposite side. It is advisable where practical to Removable hopper: For larger pours the grout may be hand placed
have no gap at the flank sides. or pumped into a removable hopper (trough)

Mixing Conbextra GP poured into

removable hopper (second stage)
For best results a mechanically powered grout
mixer should be used. When quantities up to 50 kg are
used, a Bosch (or equivalent) 1150 watt, 280/640 rpm,
110 volt drill fitted with a Conbextra mixing paddle is
suitable. Larger quantities will require a high shear vane 50 mm max

mixer. Do not use a colloidal impeller mixer.

To enable the grouting operation to be carried out
continuously, it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity
and labour are available. The use of a grout holding tank Conbextra GP
75 mm max
with provision to gently agitate the grout may be required. or Lokfix
The selected water content should be accurately (first stage)

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Curing Storage
On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas Store unopened bags in cool dry internal conditions.
should be thoroughly cured with Concure curing Conbextra GP has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry
membrane, continuous application of water and/or wet store in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and
hessian. high humidity locations the shelf life may be reduced to
less than 6 months.
Cleaning
Precautions
Conbextra GP should be removed from tools and
equipment with clean water immediately after use. Cured Health and safety
material can be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc
Acid Etch. For further information refer to appropriate Product Safety
Data Sheet.
Estimating Fire
Supply
Conbextra GP is non-flammable.
Conbextra GP is supplied in 25 kg moisture resistant bags.
Yield
Allowance should be made for wastage when estimating
quantities required. The approximate yield per 25 kg bag is:
Consistency Trowellable Flowable
Yield: 12 litres 13.25 litres

Limitations
Low temperature working
When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5°C or
below on a falling thermometer, warm water (30°C to 40°C)
is recommended to accelerate strength development.
For ambient temperatures below 10°C the formwork
should be kept in place for at least 36 hours.
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
materials should then be adopted.
High temperature working
At ambient temperatures above 35°C cool water (below
20°C) should be used for mixing the grout prior to
placement.

Conbextra is the trade mark of Fosroc International Limited

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 of 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 of information given by it.

Fosroc Limited
Drayton Manor Business Park
Coleshill Road, Tamworth, telephone: fax: email:
Staffordshire B78 3TL. UK +44 (0) 1827 262222 +44 (0) 1827 262444 [email protected]

www.fosroc.com Certificate number FM 610

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