Fosroc Conbextra GPA constructive solutions

(Formerly Conbextra GPTS)

Non shrink cementitious aggregate filled grout Properties

The physical properties shown below were obtained under

laboratory conditions at 230C at a water:powder ratio of 0.12,
Uses
and may vary in practice.
Conbextra GPA is used to grout gap thicknesses of 50-
Compressive strength Tolerance (±10%)
200mm. General pre-packaged non shrink cementitious
(BS EN 196-1) > 35 N/mm2 at 1 day
grouts without aggregates are only suitable for gap thick-
> 50 N/mm2 at 7 days
nesses upto 100mm. due to the high exothermic heat
> 75 N/mm2 at 28 days
generation and the consequent risk of thermal cracking.
Flexural Strength : > 12 Mpa at 28 days
Conbextra GPA contains aggregates that reduce this heat
(BS EN 196-1)
generation making it ideally suited to thick section grouting.
Permeability : < 10 mm
In pockets, volumes of 100 litres can be achieved easily with
(BS EN 12390 Part 8)
Conbextra GPA. Typical applications of Conbextra GPA are:
Fresh wet density : 2380 kg/m3
 thick section voids beneath baseplates
Instructions for use
 voids around below-ground tanks
Preparation
 large bolt pockets
The substrates must be free from oil, grease or any loosely
Advantages adhering material. If concrete surfaces are defective or have
laitence, they must be cut back to a sound base. Bolt holes
 Non shrink and non metallic.
and pockets must be blown clean of any dirt and debris.
 High compressive strength.
Soak concrete substrates for a minimum of two hours
 Resistant to impact from dynamic and repetitive loading. continuously prior to placing the aggregate filled grout.
Immediately prior to placing, all free water should be re-
 No need to site batch aggregates.
moved leaving the substrate in a surface dry condition.
 Highly flowable.
Baseplates
 Extended workability.
Must be clean and free from oil, grease and scale. Air
 Can be pumped or poured. pressure relief holes should be provided to allow venting of
any isolate high spots.
 Chloride free.
Formwork
Standards compliance
The unrestrained surface area of the grout must be kept to a
Conbextra GPA meets or exceeds the test requirements of
minimum. Generally the gap width between the perimeter
ASTM C 1107.
formwork and the plate edge should not exceed 150mm on
the pouring side and 50mm on the opposite side. There
Description
should be no gap at the flank sides.
Conbextra GPA is supplied as a ready to use dry powder.
Mixing and Application
The addition of a controlled amount of clean water will
produce a fluid, aggregate filled grout for pouring or pumping Do not attempt part-mixes. 25kg bags of Conbextra GPA may
into large voids between structural elements. be mixed in a clean drum using a Flosroc Mixing Paddle
MR3 fitted to a slow speed drill. Pour the water into the drum
Conbextra GPA is a blend of Portland cements, graded
and with the paddle in motion, slowly add the contents of
aggregates and additives. The low water requirement
Conbextra GPA to the accurately measured water and mix
produces a fluid grout of high strength with good workability.
continuously for 3-5 minutes. In order the desired consisten-
cy use appropriate amount of water as mentioned below:
Specification
Consistency of grout mix
Where shown on the contract documents, all grouting of gap
Conbextra GPA

thicknesses typically 50-200mm must be carried out with the The quantity of clean water required to be added to a 25kg
non shrink cementitious aggregate filled pre-bagged grout, bag to achieve the desired consistency are given below:
Conbextra GPA, supplied by Fosroc. It shall provide a
Trowellable : 1.75 to 2.5 litres /25kg
compressive strength of minimum 75N/mm² at 28 days.
Flowable : 3 litres /25kg
Fosroc Conbextra GPA
The selected water content should be accurately measured Storage
into the mixer. The total contents of Conbextra GPA bag
When stored in warehouse conditions below 350C, Conbex-
should be slowly added and continuous mixing should take
tra GPA will have a shelf life of 12 months.
place for 5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a
smooth even consistency. Fire

Pour or pump Conbextra GPA from one point only to elimi- Conbextra GPA, is non-flammable and thus presents no fire
nate the entrapment of air. hazard.

Conbextra GPA is formulated to give extended workability For further information, please refer to the Product Material
but must be placed within 45 minutes of mixing. Safety Data Sheet for Conbextra GPA.

If pumping, Conbextra GPA, use a piston pump (eg. Putz- Hot weather working
meizter Pl3) with a minimum pump line diameter of 50mm.
Whilst the performance of Conbextra GPA at elevated
Curing temperatures is assured, application under such conditions
can sometimes be difficult. It is therefore suggested that, for
All exposed areas should be cured using Concure RB90*† temperatures above 35°C, the following guidelines are used:
continuous application of water or with wet hessain. (i) Store unmixed materials in a cool (preferably tempera-
Cleaning ture controlled) environment, avoiding exposure to
direct sunlight.
Conbextra GPA should be removed from all tools and (ii) Keep mixing and placing equipment cool, arranging
equipment with clean water immediately after use. shade protection if necessary. It is especially important
Cured material can be removed only mechanically. to keep cool those surfaces of the equipment which will
come into direct contact with the material itself.

Limitations (iii) Try to eliminate application in the middle of the day, and
certainly avoid application in direct sunlight.
At ambient temperatures above 35°C, the mixed grout (iv) Ensure that there are sufficient operatives available to
should be placed immediately after mixing. Mixing should be complete application within the material’s pot life.
employed with water below 20°C.
Precautions
Technical support
Health and safety
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer Conbextra GPA contains cement powders which, when
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and dedi- mixed with water or upon becoming damp, release alkalis
cated specification assistance in locations all over the world. which can be harmful to the skin. During use, avoid inhala-
tion of the dust and contact with the skin or eyes. Wear suita-
Estimating ble protective clothing - eye protection, gloves and respirato-
Supply ry equipment (particularly in confined spaces). The use of
Conbextra GPA : 25 kg packs barrier creams to provide additional skin protection is also
advised. In case of contact with the skin, rinse with plenty of
Yield clean water, then cleanse thoroughly with soap and water. In
Conbextra GPA(Flowable) : 12.00 litres/25kg bag case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
Conbextra GPA(Trowable) : 11.50 litres/25kg bag
* 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 recent version.

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