Conbextra GP constructive solutions

General-purpose non-shrink cementitious

grout

Uses Description

Conbextra GP general purpose grouting is used where it is Conbextra GP cementitious grout is supplied as a ready to
essential to eliminate shrinkage when completely filling the use dry powder. The addition of a controlled amount of clean
void between a base plate and a substrate. Such an water produces a flowing non-shrink grout for gap
application would be the grouting of a stanchion base plate. thicknesses up to 100 mm.
It can also be used for anchoring a wide range of fixings.
These include masts, anchor bolts and fence posts. Conbextra GP is a blend of Portland cements, graded fillers,
micro-silica and chemical additives which impart controlled
expansion in the plastic states whilst minimising water
Advantages demand. The low water demand ensures high early
strength. The graded filler is designed to assist uniform
 Gaseous expansion system compensates for shrinkage mixing and produce a consistent grout.
and settlement in the plastic state.
 No metallic iron content to cause staining. Technical support

 Pre-packaged material overcomes potential on-site Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high quality, high
batching variations. performance construction products. In addition, Fosroc
offers a worldwide technical support and on-site service to
 Develops high early strength without the use of specifiers, end-users and contractors.
chlorides.
 High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
durability of the hardened grout.
 Blend of graded sand, cement, micro-silica and
chemical additives.

Typical detail of stanchion base plate

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Properties Application instructions

The following results were obtained at a water powder ratio of Preparation

0.16 and a temperature of 25oC.
Foundation surface
Test method for Typical results
Compressive strength The substrate surface must be free from oil, grease or any
BS1881: Part 116 1983 >40 N/mm2 at 7 days loosely adherent material. If the concrete surface is
(Restrained): >55 N/mm2 at 28 days defective or has laitance, it must be cut back to a sound
Flexural Strength base. Boltholes or fixing pockets must be blown clean of any
BS4551 1980: 10 N/mm2 at 28 days dirt or debris.
Time for expansion
Start: 15 minutes Pre-soaking
Finish: 2 hours
Fresh wet density: Approximately 2280 kg/m3 Several hours prior to grouting, the area of cleaned
depending on actual foundation should be flooded with fresh water. Immediately
consistency used. before grouting takes place, any free water should be
Young’s modulus removed with particular care being taken to blow out all
ASTM C-469-83: 24 kN/mm2 boltholes and pockets.
Expansion
characteristics: Base plate
An expansion of up to 1%
overcomes plastic settlement
It is essential that this is clean and free from oil, grease or
in the unset material.
scale. Air pressure relief holes should be provided to allow
venting of any isolated high spots.
Specification clauses
Levelling shims
Performance specification
If these are to be removed after the grout has hardened, they
All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried out should be treated with a thin layer of grease.
with a pre-packaged cement based product which is chloride-
free. Formwork

It shall be mixed with clean water to the required consistency. The formwork should be constructed to be leak-proof. This
The plastic grout must not bleed or segregate. can be achieved by using foam rubber strip or mastic sealant
beneath the constructed formwork and between joints.
A positive volumetric expansion shall occur while the grout is
plastic 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 outlets
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 40 of the pre-soaking.
N/mm2 at 7 days and 55 N/mm2 at 28 days.
Unrestrained surface area
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This must be kept to a minimum. Generally the gap width
between the perimeter formwork and the plate edge should
not exceed 150 mm on the pouring side and 50 mm on the
Supplier specification
opposite side. It is advisable where practical to have no gap
at the flank sides.
All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried out
using Conbextra GP manufactured by Fosroc and used in Mixing and placing
accordance with the manufacturer’s data sheet.
Mixing

For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should

be used. When quantities up to 50 kg are used, a slow
speed drill fitted with a high shear mixer is suitable. Larger
quantities will require a high shear vane mixer. Do not use a
colloidal impeller mixer.
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To enable the grouting operation to be carried out Figure (1) Typical Hopper System
continuously, it essential that sufficient mixing capacity and
labour are available. The use of a grout holding tank with
provision to gently agitate the grout may be required.

Consistency of grout mix

The quantity of clean water required to be added to a 25 kg

bag to achieve the desired consistency is given below.

Trowellable: 3.00 - 3.50 litres

Flowable: 3.75 – 4.00 litres

The selected water content should be accurately measured

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

Placing

At 25oC place the grout within 15 minutes of mixing to gain

full benefit of the expansion process.

Conbextra GP can be placed in thicknesses up to 100 mm in

a single pour when used as an underplate grout. For thicker
sections it is necessary to fill out Conbextra GP with well- Cleaning
graded silt free aggregate to minimise heat build-up.
Typically a 10 mm aggregate is suitable. Conbextra GP should be removed from tools and equipment
with clean water immediately after use. Cured material can
Any bolt pockets must be grouted prior to grouting between be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch.
the substrate and the base plate.
Limitations
Continuous grout flow is essential. Sufficient grout must be
prepared before starting. The time taken to pour a batch Low temperature working
must be regulated to the time to prepare the next one.
When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5oC or
Typical hopper system below on a falling thermometer, warm water (30 - 40oC) is
recommended to accelerate strength development.
Removable hopper: For larger pours the grout may be
hand placed or pumped into a removable hopper (trough) . For ambient temperatures below 10oC the formwork should
be kept in place for at least 36 hours.
Pouring should be from one side of the void to eliminate any
air or pre-soaking water becoming trapped under the base- Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
plate. It is advisable to pour the grout across the shortest materials should then be adopted.
distance of travel. The grout head must be maintained at all
times so that a continuous grout front is achieved. High temperature working

Where large volumes have to be placed Conbextra GP may At ambient temperatures above 35oC Cool water (below
be pumped. A heavy-duty diaphragm pump is recommended 20oC) should be used for mixing the grout prior to placement.
for this purpose. Screw feed and piston pumps may also be
suitable. Estimating

Curing Supply

On completion of the grouting operation, exposed areas Conbextra GP is supplied in 25 kg bags.

should be thoroughly cured. This should be done by the use
of Concure* curing membrane, continuous application of
water and/or wet hessian.
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Yield

Allowance should be made for wastage when estimating

quantities required. The approximate yield per 25 kg bag
for different consistencies is:

Consistency Trowellable Flowable

Yield (litres) 12.00 12.50

Storage

Conbextra GP has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry

store in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and high
humidity locations the shelf life may be reduced.

Precautions

Health and safety

Conbextra GP is alkaline and should not come into contact

with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust during mixing.

Gloves, goggles and dust mask should be worn.

If contact with skin occurs, wash with water. Splashes to

eyes should be washed immediately with plenty of clean
water and medical advice sought.

Fire

Conbextra GP is non-flammable.

Additional information

For further details about the use and selection of grouts

refer to the Fosroc Information Module entitled “Precision
Grouting in the Construction Industry”.

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.

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