Fosroc Cebex Cable Grout Plus constructive solutions

Pre-bagged, hydrogen free, 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
! Prestressed structural element cables ducts
cement to the required consistency. The plastic grout must
! Slip form silo tendon ducts not bleed or segregate.

A positive volumetric expansion of up to 4% shall occur.

Advantages
The compressive strength of the grout must exceed 50 N/mm2
! Hydrogen free expansion system
at 7 days.
! Expansion system compensates for shrinkage and
The storage, handling and placement of the grout must be in
settlement in the plastic state
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
! Develops high early strength without the use of chlorides
Supplier specification
! High ultimate strength and low permeability ensure the
durability of the hardened grout All grouting where shown on the drawing must be carried out
! Compatible with ordinary Portland Cements complying using Cebex Cable Grout Plus manufactured by Fosroc and
to BS 12 and ASTM C150 used in accordance with the manufacturer’s current data
sheet.
Standards compliance
Properties
Cebex Cable Grout Plus complies to BS8110 Part1: 1985
Sec. 8. The following properties were achieved using OPC cement
at a 0.36 w/c ratio.
Description Compressive strength : 25 N/mm2 @ 1 day
BSEN 196 45 N/mm2 @ 3 days
Cebex Cable Grout Plus is supplied as a dry powder requiring 55 N/mm2 @ 7 days
only the addition of a controlled amount of clean water and 60 N/mm2 @ 28 days
cement to produce a free flowing non-shrink grout. Fresh wet density : Approximately 2000 kg/m3
Cebex Cable Grout Plus is an all fines admixture containing depending on actual
expansive cement which impart controlled expansion in the consistency used.
plastic state whilst minimising water demand. The material Chloride content : Nil to BS5075
is designed to allow uniform mixing, and eliminates Volume change : A positive expansion of
unwanted segregation and bleeding. BSEN 445 up to 4%
Bleeding (BSEN 445) : <1% after 3 hours
Fluidity (BSEN 445 Cone Method)
Initial : 10-20 seconds
Final (After 30 minutes) : 10-20 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 Plus should be removed from tools and
equipment with clean water immediately after use. Cured
Several hours prior to grouting, the area should be flooded
material can be removed mechanically, or with Fosroc Acid
with fresh water. Immediately before grouting takes place any
Etch*†.
free water should be removed.
Sampling procedure
All cable ducts must be thoroughly cleaned. Those ducts
formed without metal sheaths should be flushed with water All sampling procedures for Cebex Cable Grout Plus are to be
after which all surplus water must be removed. Cable conducted within the confines of a temperature controlled
anchorages should be sealed before the duct grouting is laboratory. The reactive agents within Cebex Cable Grout Plus
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 Plus to be
Mixing
selected from the batch allocated for site use and
For best results a mechanically powered grout mixer should despatched to the testing laboratory.
be used. Do not use a colloidal impeller mixer if sands/
2) The Cebex Cable Grout Plus shall be mixed in the
aggregates are being used.
laboratory following the instructions listed on the product
To enable the grouting operation to be carried out continuously, data sheet.
it is essential that sufficient mixing capacity and labour are
3) All sampling shall be conducted using 50 mm cube
available. The use of a grout holding tank with provision to
moulds, any other size is not permissible.
gently agitate the grout may be required.
4) When mixed, the Cebex Cable Grout Plus shall be poured
64 to 84 litres of clean water (depending on nature of cement)
into 50 mm cube moulds, treated with release agent, in
and 200 kg of cement are required to be added per 12 kg bag
two lifts of 25 mm each with a 60 second interval between
to achieve the correct consistency.
pours. The Cebex Cable Grout Plus shall not be tamped,
The water should be accurately measured into the mixer. The but gentle tapping of the cube mould is permitted to
total contents of the Cebex Cable Grout Plus bag should be promote the release of air.
slowly added with the cement and continuous mixing should
5) Fill three 50 mm cube moulds with the Cebex Cable Grout
take place for 5 minutes. This will ensure that the grout has a
Plus for each curing time interval specified. Mould filling
smooth even consistency.
should be completed within 15 minutes of the end of the
Placing mixing cycle. The filled moulds should be stacked three
high on top of each other to provide conditions of restraint.
Place the grout within 20 minutes of mixing.
The top mould should be restrained either with a weighted
Cebex Cable Grout Plus can be placed in annular gaps of up metal plate or an empty cube mould.
to 60mm in thickness.
6) The cubes should be stored at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature
Pumping should be from a single point to eliminate any air or for 24 hours in the laboratory. After 24 hours the cubes are
entrapment of water used for presoaking. to be demoulded and placed in a water curing tank
maintained at a 20°C+ 2°C temperature. The cubes are
A heavy duty diaphragm pump is recommended for pumping.
then to be cured in accordance with BS1881.
Screw feed and piston pumps may also be suitable.
7) Cubes are to be crushed in calibrated compression testing
Curing
apparatus with a rate of loading not exceeding 180KN per
Any exposed areas should be thoroughly cured. This should minute. Types of cube fracture are to be recorded. Three
be done by the use of Concure*† curing membrane. cubes are to be crushed for each curing time interval
specified. Results are to be calculated and issued as an
average.

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Limitations Estimating

Low temperature working Supply

Cebex Cable Grout Plus : 12 kg bags
For ambient temperatures below 10°C the formwork should
be kept in place for at least 36 hours. Yield

When the air or contact surface temperatures are 5°C or below Cebex Cable Grout Plus : approx. 136 litres when
on a falling thermometer, warm water (30-40°C) is mixed
recommended to accelerate strength development. with 200 kg cement and 68
litres of water
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
materials should then be adopted. Note: Allowance should be made for wastage when
estimating quantities required.
High temperature working

It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35°C, the following Storage

guidelines are adopted as good working practice: Cebex Cable Grout Plus has a shelf life of 12 months if kept in
(i) Store unmixed material in a cool (preferably temperature a dry store in sealed bags. If stored in high temperature and
controlled) environment, avoiding exposure to direct high humidity locations the shelf life will be reduced.
sunlight.
Precautions
(ii) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if
necessary. It is especially important to keep cool those Health and safety
surfaces of the equipment which will come into direct Cebex Cable Grout Plus is alkaline and should not come into
contact with the material itself. contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust during
(iii) Try to eliminate application during the hottest times of the mixing. Gloves, goggles and dust mask should be worn. If
day. contact with skin occurs, wash with water. Splashes to eyes
should be washed immediately with plenty of clean water and
(iv) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to medical advice sought.
ensure that application is a continuous process.
Fire
(v) Water (below 20°C) should be used for mixing the grout
prior to placement. Cebex Cable Grout Plus is non-flammable.

Technical support

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 dedicated
specification assistance in locations all over the world.

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Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of complementary

products which include :

! waterproofing membranes & waterstops

! joint sealants & filler boards

! cementitious & epoxy grouts

! specialised flooring materials

Fosroc additionally offers a comprehensive package of

products 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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