Rheobuild 1000
Rheobuild 1000
Rheobuild 1000
DESCRIPTION 60
RHEOBUILD 1000 is a superplasticising admixture that
Compressive Strength
50
contains a sulphonated polymer. It is chloride free and
is specially formulated to impart rheoplastic qualities to
concrete. 40
2
N/mm
at the same time is free from segregation and has the 20
same water/cement ratio as that of a no-slump concrete
without additive. 10
RHEOBUILD 1000 has been formulated to meet the
requirements of ASTM C494 for Type A & F & BS 5075 0
admixtures. 1 day 3 days 7 days 28 days
RHEOBUILD 1000 is compatible with all cements Plain concrete cured normally
meeting recognised international standards. Concrete with RHEOBUILD 1000 cured normally
Plain concrete steam cured
Concrete with RHEOBUILD 1000 steam cured
FIELDS OF APPLICATION
Maximum size of aggregates: 20 mm,
RHEOBUILD 1000 is recommended for: Cement content: 350 kglm ,
3
all types of concrete mixes in which high strength Concrete cured for 1 hour at 20°C, heated by steam from 20°C
and very high flowability are essential. to 60°C for over 1 hour, steam cured at 60°C for 3 hours,
cooled to 20°C in 1 hour.
precast concrete.
cold weather concreting. Typical results obtained when dosed at 1L per 100kg
cement are illustrated above.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Workability: RHEOBUILD 1000 increases the
Very high Short placement time. Saves workability of concrete and the duration of workability
workability time and labour. retention considerably.
Typical influence of RHEOBUILD 1000 on the
High water High impermeability and strength. workability of concrete is illustrated below.
reduction Improved durability.
Superior cohesion No segregation even at high 250
workability. Excellent concrete 200
quality.
Slump (mm)
150
High early strength Early demoulding. Shorter steam
curing cycles. 100
Low shrinkage and Better dimensional stability.
50
creep
0
200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Dosage, ml/100 kg cement
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA Max size of aggregates - 20 mm
Cementitious content - 350 kg/m 3
Compressive strength: RHEOBUILD 1000 improves
Temperature 23oC.
compressive strengths at all ages considerably
compared to plain concrete with the same workability.
Example of the influence of RHEOBUILD 1000 on concrete
strength development
1-1-1-1006
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