Fosroc Cebex Cable Grout constructive solutions

Pre-bagged, non-shrink cementitious grout admixture for

post tensioned cables

Uses Specification

For pumped or free flow grouting, it can be used in a wide Performance specification
range of applications:
All grouting, where shown on the drawing, must be carried
 Post tensioned bridge deck ducts out with a specialised grout admixture which is iron-free and
chloride-free. It shall be mixed with clean water and cement
 Prestressed structural element cables ducts
to the required consistency. The plastic grout must not bleed
 Slip form silo tendon ducts or segregate.

A zero or positive volumetric expansion of up to 4% shall

Advantages
occur.
 Expansion system compensates for shrinkage and set-
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 45 N/mm2
tlement in the plastic state
at 7 days and 60 N/mm2 at 28 days.
 Develops high early strength without the use of chlorides
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
 High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
durability of the hardened grout
 Compatible with ordinary Portland Cements complying to Supplier specification
BS 12 and ASTM C150 All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried out
using Cebex Cable Grout manufactured by Fosroc and used
Standards compliance in accordance with the manufacturer’s current data sheet.
Cebex Cable Grout complies to BS EN 445 and BS EN 196.
Properties
Description The following properties were achieved using OPC cement
Cebex Cable Grout is supplied as a dry powder requiring at a 0.36 w/c ratio.
only the addition of a controlled amount of clean water and Compressive strength
cement to produce a free flowing non-shrink grout. BS EN 196 : 25 N/mm2 @ 1 day
40 N/mm2 @ 3 days
Cebex Cable Grout is an all fines admixture containing 50 N/mm2 @ 7 days
expansive cement which impart controlled expansion in the 60 N/mm2 @ 28 days
plastic state whilst minimising water demand. The material Fresh wet density : Approximately 2000 kg/m3
is designed to allow uniform mixing, and eliminates unwant- depending on actual
ed segregation and bleeding. consistency used.
Volume change
BS EN 445 : A zero or positive expansion
of upto 4%
Bleeding (BS EN 445) : <1% after 3 hours
Fluidity (BS EN 445 Cone Method)
Initial : 18 seconds
Final (After 30 minutes) : 20 seconds

Note : It is recommended that trials be conducted prior

to use, to ascertain the best source of OPC for
the application.
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Instructions for use Cleaning

Preparation Cebex Cable Grout should be removed from tools and equip-
ment with clean water immediately after use. Cured material
Several hours prior to grouting, the area should be flooded
can be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid Etch*†.
with fresh water. Immediately before grouting takes place any
free water should be removed. Sampling procedure

All cable ducts must be thoroughly cleaned. Those ducts All sampling procedures for Cebex Cable Grout are to be
formed without metal sheaths should be flushed with water conducted within the confines of a temperature controlled
after which all surplus water must be removed. Cable anchor- laboratory. The reactive agents within Cebex Cable Grout
ages should be sealed before the duct grouting is carried out. do not permit site sampling and transport. The procedure for
sampling is to be as follows:
Mixing and placing - Application
1) A full and unopened bag of Cebex Cable Grout to be
Mixing
selected from the batch allocated for site use and des-
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should patched to the testing laboratory.
be used. Do not use a colloidal impeller mixer if sands/aggre-
2) The Cebex Cable Grout shall be mixed in the laboratory
gates are being used.
following the instructions listed on the product data sheet.
To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuous-
3) All sampling shall be conducted using 50 mm cube
ly, it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour are
moulds, any other size is not permissible.
available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision to
gently agitate the grout may be required. 4) When mixed, the Cebex Cable Grout shall be poured into
50 mm cube moulds, treated with release agent, in two
64 to 84 litres of clean water (depending on nature of cement)
lifts of 25 mm each with a 60 second interval between
and 200 kg of cement are required to be added per 12 kg bag
pours. The Cebex Cable Grout shall not be tamped, but
to achieve the correct consistency.
gentle tapping of the cube mould is permitted to promote
The water should be accurately measured into the mixer. the release of air.
The total contents of the Cebex Cable Grout bag should be
5) Fill three 50 mm cube moulds with the Cebex Cable
slowly added with the cement and continuous mixing should
Grout for each curing time interval specified. Mould filling
take place for 5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a
should be completed within 15 minutes of the end of the
smooth even consistency.
mixing cycle. The filled moulds should be stacked three
Placing high on top of each other to provide conditions of restraint.
The top mould should be restrained either with a weighted
Place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing.
metal plate or an empty cube mould.
Cebex Cable Grout can be placed in annular gaps of up to
6) The cubes should be stored at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature
60mm in thickness.
for 24 hours in the laboratory. After 24 hours the cubes
Pumping should be from a single point to eliminate any air or are to be demoulded and placed in a water curing tank
entrapment of water used for presoaking. maintained at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature. The cubes are
then to be cured in accordance with BS1881.
A heavy duty diaphragm pump is recommended for pumping.
Screw feed and piston pumps may also be suitable. 7) Cubes are to be crushed in calibrated compression testing
apparatus with a rate of loading not exceeding 180KN per
Curing
minute. Types of cube fracture are to be recorded. Three
Any exposed areas should be thoroughly cured. This should cubes are to be crushed for each curing time interval
be done by the use of Concure*† curing membrane. specified. Results are to be calculated and issued as an
average.

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Limitations Estimating

Low temperature working Supply

Cebex Cable Grout : 9 kg and 12 kg bags
For ambient temperatures below 10°C the formwork should
be kept in place for at least 36 hours. Yield
Cebex Cable Grout : approx. 136 litres when mixed
When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5°C or
with 200 kg cement and 68
below on a falling thermometer, warm water (30-40°C) is
litres of water for 12 kg bag
recommended to accelerate strength development.

Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious ma- approx. 102 litres when mixed
terials should then be adopted. with 150 kg cement and 51
litres of water for 9 kg bag
High temperature working
Note: Allowance should be made for wastage when estimat-
It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the follow-
ing quantities required.
ing guidelines are adopted as good working practice:

(i) Store unmixed material in a cool (preferably temperature Storage

controlled) environment, avoiding exposure to direct sun-
Cebex Cable Grout has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a
light.
dry store in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and
(ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if neces- high humidity locations the shelf life will be reduced.
sary. It is especially important to keep cool those surfaces
of the equipment which will come into direct contact with Precautions
the material itself.
Health and safety
(iii) Try to eliminate application during the hottest times of the
Cebex Cable Grout is alkaline and should not come into
day.
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust during
(iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to mixing. Gloves, goggles and dust mask should be worn. If
ensure that application is a continuous process. contact with skin occurs, wash with water. Splashes to eyes
should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water and
(v) Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing the grout
medical advice sought.
prior to placement.
Fire
Technical support
Cebex Cable Grout is non-flammable.
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedicat-
ed specification assistance in locations all over the world.

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Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary prod-

ucts which include :

 waterproofing membranes & waterstops

 joint sealants & filler boards

 cementitious & epoxy grouts

 specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of prod-

ucts specifically designed for the repair and refurbishment
of damaged concrete. Fosroc’s ‘Systematic Approach’ to
concrete repair features the following :

 hand-placed repair mortars

 spray grade repair mortars

 fluid micro-concretes

 chemically resistant epoxy mortars

 anti-carbonation/anti-chloride protective coatings

 chemical and abrasion resistant coatings

For further information on any of the above, please consult

your local Fosroc office - as below.

* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited

†
See separate data sheet

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 Service. All Fosroc datasheets are updated on a regular basis. It is the user’s responsibility to obtain the latest version.

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