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THERMOCRETE v3

Thermocrete is a lightweight, thermally insulating concrete made with expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads mixed on site. It is 60% lighter than normal concrete and can be molded into any shape or slope. Thermocrete combines the construction advantages of concrete with the thermal insulation of EPS beads. It is used in applications such as roofs, balconies, and green roofs where lighter weight or insulation is needed. Thermocrete offers advantages like water resistance, moldability, and high compressive strength while providing thermal insulation and being easy to apply.

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THERMOCRETE v3

Thermocrete is a lightweight, thermally insulating concrete made with expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads mixed on site. It is 60% lighter than normal concrete and can be molded into any shape or slope. Thermocrete combines the construction advantages of concrete with the thermal insulation of EPS beads. It is used in applications such as roofs, balconies, and green roofs where lighter weight or insulation is needed. Thermocrete offers advantages like water resistance, moldability, and high compressive strength while providing thermal insulation and being easy to apply.

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THERMOCRETE

Light weight, Thermal-Insulating, Expanded Polystyrene bead (EPS) Concrete Description THERMOCRETE is site-batched light weight trowel finished concrete using selective grades of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) as thermalinsulating aggregates. THERMOCRETE is produced at site by mixing cement, sand, EPS beads and RheoFIT range of admixture. Uses THERMOCRETE combines the construction ease of concrete with the thermal insulation properties of EPS and can be used for a very wide range of application where lighter loads or thermal insulation or both are desired. Application includes: Flat RCC roofs Flat metal decks Green roofs Balconies and terraces Replacement of Brick-bat koba Protection screed over waterproofing membrane Advantages Light weight (60% lighter then normal concrete) Can be moulded to any shape and slope Water resistant Lower w/c ratio high compressive strengths Thermal Insulating Easy to apply
3 Typical Mix Proportion: 800 1000 kg/m Mix Cement (OPC/PPC/PSC) : 350 450 kg Sand : 350 450 kg Water/ Cement Ratio : 0.28 0.32 RheoFIT Dosage by wt. of cement : 12% EPS Bead, density : 12 18 kg/m3 EPS beads per m3 : 13 16 kg

Specification Clause The light-weight, EPS concrete shall be THERMOCRETE, a site-batched concrete mix containing BASFs STYROPOR EPS beads, RheoFIT range of hyper-plasticiser, ISI marked cement and zone II sand with compliance to IS: 383. The Mix proportion shall be as pre-approved by BASF representative. The mix shall offer maximum thermal conductivity of 0.26 W/(m.oK) Direction for use Mix Ingredients Selection of the right quality fine aggregates (sand) is of utmost importance. The sand must be free of deleterious materials and also free of fine fractions such as silt or clay. All the sand used must be passing 4.75 mm screen. EPS beads to be used must be procured from one of the BASF approved EPS moulder and shall be of uniform size and grade. Seek the advice of BASF representative for right grade of RheoFIT for selected sand and site conditions. Mixing Load cement, sand dry mix for approx a minute and then introduce 95% of the gauge water along with predetermined dose of RheoFIT. Allow to mix to obtain uniformed slurry. Now load EPS beads while continue to mix and complete the loading. Once a uniform mix is obtained with all the beads having uniform coating of cementitious slurry. If the mix looks harsh or dry add the balance quantity of water based on the need and retained the rest of the water and continue to mix for uniform dispersion of the water in the slurry. Application Spread and finish THEROMCRETE using trowel. Avoid compaction using vibrator and lightly-compact using trowel. Protect the direct exposure from sun by covering up with plastic sheet or shade to avoid quick loss of water from the mix. Curing THERMOCRETE requires water curing once reached to initial set. Fog spray is preferred to avoid any undulation during walking over the fresh placements.

Typical properties: Dry density, kg/m3 Compressive strength, at 28 days Thermal Conductivity, W/(m-ok)

: 750 95 : 30 60 Kg/cm2 : 0.23 0.26

WP Ref. no. :Txxcrete/03/1009 BASF Construction Chemicals (India) Private Limited C-68, MIDC, Thane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai - 400 613 India Tel: +91 22 27619992/3, Fax: +91 22 27619242 e-mail: [email protected] www.basf-cc.co.in Page 1 of 1

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