Renderoc® RG constructive solutions

General purpose, non-shrink, cementitious

micro-concrete
Design criteria
Uses
Renderoc RG can be applied in sections upto 100mm deep.
Renderoc RG is used for repairs to damaged reinforced con- For larger sections, the addition of approved aggregates may
crete elements, particularly where access is restricted and be required. This will depend on the specific configuration of
where vibration of the placed material is difficult or impossible. the repair location. Fosroc office shall be contacted for further
information.
It is suitable for various structural strengthening measures
such as encasement build-ups, jacketing, piletop encapsula- Properties
tion resin system, etc.
The following results were obtained at a water:Powder ratio
of 0.16 @ 300C.
Advantages Test Typical result at 300C Com-
Gaseous expansion system compensates for shrinkage pressive strength (N/mm ) 2

and settlement in the plastic state. (Tested on 70.7mm cubes as per BS 4551-80)

Can be pumped or poured into restricted locations. 1D 3D 7D 28D

10 30 40 50
Highly fluid to allow for placement without vibration.
Tensile strength : 2.0N/mm2 @ 28 days
Pre-packed to overcome site-batched variations.
Flexural strength : 5N/mm2 @ 28 days
Rapid strength gain to facilitate early reinstatement.
(BS4551 - 80)
High ultimate strengths and low permeability of cured repair.
Young’s Modulus : 25 kN/mm2
Contains no chloride admixture.
Expansion characteristics : Unrestrained expansion
Ensures piletop integrity as part of a waterproofing system (ASTM C827 - 1987) 1 to 4%.

Resistant to Alkali Silica Reaction or Alkali Aggregate Pressure to restrain

Reaction. Plastic expansion : Approx. 0.004N/mm2.

Description Coefficient of thermal : 10 - 12 x 10-6 / 0C.

Renderoc RG is supplied as a ready to use blend of dry pow- expansion

ders which requires only the site addition of clean water to Thermal conductivity : 1.5 W/m0C
produce a free-flowing non-shrink repair micro concrete. The
Fire rating : Class A1
material is based on Portland cements, graded aggregates
(EN 1504 cl 5.5)
and fillers, and additives which impart controlled expansion
characteristics in the plastic state, while minimising water de- Potential Alkali Reactivity
mand. The low water requirement ensures high early strength Expansion % (ASTM C1260) : <0.1%
and long-term durability.
Fresh wet density : 2100 - 2200 kg/m3
For larger repairs, the mixed Renderoc RG may be modified by (Mixed density @27 C) 0

the addition of 5mm to 12mm clean, graded, saturated surface

Specification clauses
dry aggregates at site. For exceptionally large repairs, the
local Fosroc office shall be consulted. Performance specification

Technical support The fluid micro-concrete repair material shall be a single com-
ponent, cement based, micro-concrete to which only the site-
Fosroc offers a technical support package to specifiers, end
users and contractors as well as technical on-site assistance
Renderoc RG

in locations all over the country.

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addition of clean water (and approved graded coarse aggregates Note : For repair sections generally deeper than 100mm it may
where specified) shall be permitted. The micro-concrete shall be necessary to mix the Renderoc RG with properly graded
contain no metallic aggregates, or chlorides and shall be shrink- 5mm to 12mm silt-free aggregate to minimise temperature rise.
age compensated in the plastic state. The micro concrete in the The quantity of aggregate required may vary depending on the
flowable consistency should achieve a compressive strength of nature and configuration of the repair location.
not less than 10N/mm2 after 24 hours, 40N/mm2 after 7 days
Aggregate Mixing Ratio
and 50 N/mm2 after 28 day s at 300C. Most importantly, the
cured microconcrete shall contain no metallic aggregates, or Renderoc RG : Coarse aggregate (SSD)
chlorides and shall be shrinkage compensated in the plastic
1 : 0.50 (By weight)
state. The unrestrained expansion shall be between 1 - 4%.
The flexural strength shall not be less than 5 N/mm2 @ 28 days. Estimating
The microconcrete shall have a coefficient of thermal expan- Packaging
sion similar to that of the host concrete. The mixed density of
microconcrete shall exceed 2100 kg/m3 at 270C. Renderoc RG is supplied in 25 kg moisture resistant bags.

Supplier specification Yield

All microcreting (specify details and areas of application) must Approximately 13.0 litres per 25 kg bag. Actual yield per bag

be carried out using Renderoc RG, manufactured by Fosroc, will depend on the consistency of Renderoc RG and quantity

applied strictly in accordance wtih the manufacturer’s technical of coarse aggregate added.

datasheet. Storage

Application instructions Shelf life

Preparation 6 months if kept in a dry store in the original, unopened bags.

The unrestrained surface area of the repair must be kept to a If stored at high temperatures and/or high humidity conditions

minimum. The formwok should include drainage outlets for the shelf life may be reduced.

pre-soaking and, if beneath a soffit, provision for airventing. Precautions

Provision must also be made for suitable access points to pour
Health & Safety instructions
or pump the mixed micro-concrete in place.
Renderoc RG contains cement powders which, during nor-
Defective concrete surfaces must be cut back to a sound base.
mal use, have no harmful effect on dry skin. However, when
Smooth surfaces should be mechanically roughened. Corroded
Renderoc RG is mixed, or becomes damp, alkali is released
reinforcing steel should be exposed around its full circumfer-
which can be harmful to the skin. During use, avoid inhalation
ence and cleaned to remove all loose scale and corrosion
of dust and contact with skin and eyes. Suitable gloves, eye
deposits. It is important to clean the steel to a bright condition.
protection and dust masks shall be worn. The use of barrier
Grit-blasting is recommended.
creams is recommended. Incase of contact with skin, it shall be
One coat of Nitozinc Primer should be applied on the reinforc- washed with clean water. Incase of contact with eyes, it shall
ing steel. If any discontinuity in the applied film is noticed, one be rinsed immediately with plenty of clean water and medical
more coat has to be applied. advice shall be sought. If swallowed, medical attention shall

Several hours prior to placing, the concrete substrates should be sought immediately - Vomitting should not be induced.

be saturated with clean water. Immediately prior to placing, any Renderoc RG is non-flammable.

free water should be removed.

Alternatively, all prepared concrete substrates should be primed

using Nitobond EP, a slow - setting epoxy bond aid. Nitobond
EP shall be applied only on dry substrate.

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Additional Information

Fosroc manufactures a wide range of products specifically

designed for the repair and refurbishment of damaged rein-
forced concrete. These include hand placed and trowellable
repair mortars, fluid micro concretes, chemical resistant epoxy
mortars and a comprehensive package of protective coatings.
In addition, a wide range of complimentary products are avail-
able. These include admixtures, joint sealants, waterproofing
membranes, grouting, anchoring, and specialised flooring
materials.

Separate datasheets are available on these products.

Important note :
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold
subject to its standard terms and conditions of sale, copies of which may be obtained on
request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation specification
or information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or
continuous control over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either
Fosroc Chemicals directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products whether or not in accordance with
any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
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