SPECIFICATIONS GROUT

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SECTION 03 6000

GROUT

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SECTION 03 6000
GROUT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General & Supplementary
Conditions and Division 1 Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnish all labour, materials, tools & equipment and perform all services & operations
necessary for complete supply & installation of grouts including but not limited to following:
1. Cementitious Grouts
2. Chemical Grouts
3. Anchoring Grouts

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Control Sample: Complete a sample of the premixed and site mixed work in an approved
location and obtain Engineer approval before proceeding. Additive Manufacturer's
representative to be present to supervise control sample.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. “Cementitious Grout” is a mixture of cementitious materials and water, proportioned to

produce a pourable (fluid) consistency without segregation of the constituents.
B. “Chemical Grouts” are two or more chemical components which when mixed together
producers a fluid consistency which later hardens into a solid or semi-solid material.
C. “Anchoring Grouts” are grouts specifically materials designed for anchoring purposes.
D. “Mortars” are cementitious or chemical materials proportioned to produce a trowelable
consistence for vertical and overhead repairs or bedding purposes.

1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Product manufacturer, testing and installation shall comply with the following requirements,
unless otherwise approved by the Engineer:
1. Cementitious grout shall typically be used where it is necessary to eliminate shrinkage
when filling the void between a base plate and a substrate such as the grouting of
stanchion bases.
2. Chemical grouts shall generally be used to support rotating machinery or other equipment
subject to dynamic loadings.
3. Anchoring grouts shall be used to secure anchor bolts; rebar .Grout manufacturer shall
operate under a certified ISO 9000 Quality System.

1.6 SUBMISSIONS

A. Samples: Submit sample of any proposed additives or premixed grout before delivery of
material generally.
B. Product Data:

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1. Submit name of manufacturer of premixed grout and additives and specific brand name.
2. Submit 2 copies of manufacturer's technical data and recommended mixing and placing
instructions.
C. Methods: Prior to commencing work submit details of methods and techniques proposed for
the design and execution of the work.
D. Mock-up: The contractor has to apply mock-up for approval of Engineer.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Cement: Deliver in the original sealed and branded bags.

B. Storage:
1. Cement: Store off the ground.
2. Aggregates: Store in suitable bins with a canopy cover, on a self-draining concrete base.
Segregate with suitable dividers.
3. Chemical Curing Compounds: Store in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
C. Handling: Use grout within 30 minutes of mixing or in the time recommended by the
manufacturer of the additives.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. The contractor shall provide a comprehensive written Ten (10) years warranty against
defective products which covers replacement materials and labour costs for demolition,
materials and installation systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CEMENTITIOUS GROUTS

A. Cementitious grout shall comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise noted by
the Engineer.
B. Cementitious grout shall be a single pack special purpose product which requires only the
addition of water at site and shall comply with the following:
1. Non-shrink
2. Non-metallic
3. Chloride free
4. Minimum Compressive Strength.
a. 40 N/mm2 at 28 days (fluid consistency)
b. 45 N/mm2 at 28 days (flowable consistency)
C. Cementitious grouts shall comply with the following Standards:
1. ASTM C230 for workability.
2. ASTM C232 for bleed water.
3. ASTM C878 for expansion.

2.2 CHEMICAL GROUTS

A. Chemical grouts shall comply with the following requirements, unless otherwise approved by
the Engineer.
1. Chemical grouts shall be in pre-measured components for easy site mixing and shall
comply with the following:
a. Non-shrink

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b. Resistant to repetitive dynamic loads

c. Pot life (approximately) : 40 min. at 400C
d. Min. Compressive Strength : 50 N/mm2 at 7 days (BS 6319)
e. Min. Flexural Strength : 25 N/mm2 at 7 days (BS 6319)
f. Min. Tensile Strength : 12 N/mm2 at 7 days (BS 6319)

2.3 ANCHORING GROUT

A. Grout for anchoring rebar, bolts or other anchors shall be a pre-measured two pack polyester
or epoxy resin specifically developed for anchoring purposes.
1. The resin must be non-expansive and tolerant to wet or damp surfaces.
2. Minimum compressive strength : 60 N/mm2
3. Minimum flexural strength : 28N/mm2
4. Minimum tensile strength : 14N/mm2

2.4 CEMENT

A. Cement Generally: Portland cement as specified in Section 033000 - Cast in Place Concrete.

2.5 AGGREGATES

A. Generally: To be as specified in Section 033000 for Cast in Place Concrete.

1. Selected to reduce bleeding to a minimum.
B. Fine Aggregate: Washed dry sand.

2.6 ADDITIVES

A. To the approval of the Engineer.

2.7 WATER

A. As specified in Section 033000 for Cast in Place Concrete.

2.8 MIXES

A. Select the mix proportions and workability for each type of grout to produce the required
performance.
B. Grout for filling uncongested areas over 50mm wide:
1. Mix proportions-1:1.25:1.75(cement/fine aggregate/course aggregate) by weight or
adjusted to meet above
2. Workability - slump 100-200mm.
C. Grout for filling narrow areas less than 50mm wide:
1. Mix proportions - 1:2 (cement: fine aggregate) by weight.
2. Workability - slump to be kept to a minimum to allow placing.
D. Dry packing for area over 75mm wide:
1. Mix proportions - 1:1:2 (cement/fine aggregate/course aggregate 10mm nominal size) by
weight.
2. Workability - Slump not to exceed 5 mm.
E. Dry packing for areas less than 75mm wide:
1. Mix proportions - 1:2 (cement: fine aggregate) by weight.
2. Workability - slump not to exceed 5mm.
F. Alternative mixes incorporating additives to be used with the Engineer's prior approval.

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G. Premixed grout to voids of small widths and apertures of limited accessibility.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine surfaces and conditions to which the work of this Section is to be applied to ensure
that they are adequate to provide a satisfactory application. Report any unsatisfactory
conditions to the Engineer.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Scrabble concrete surfaces to provide key. Ensure spaces to receive grout are clean and free
from debris. Thoroughly wet surfaces and allow free water to disperse prior to application of
grout.

3.3 FORMWORK

A. Fix edge formwork where necessary.

B. Edge formwork to base plates to be to the level of the plate. Clearance between formwork
and plate normally 75mm.

C. Strike formwork within 24 hours of filling.

3.4 APPLICATION - PREMIXED GROUT

A. Mix non shrink grout in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in relationship to

temperature and workability conditions.
B. Materials shall be applied in a plastic or trowelable workable condition, firmly pressed,
rodded into place or hand trowelled. Should conditions be such that flowable condition be
considered more practical, obtain Engineer or Engineer's Representative's prior approval.
Flowable application must allow for high points to be adequately vented to allow entrapped
air to escape, and an approved method of containing grout until set.
C. Strike edges clean and compress to conditions as indicated on the drawings.
D. Materials shall be applied in position within one hour of mixing (unless manufacturer's
literature states otherwise). After half an hour discard any grout mix that shows signs of
stiffening.
E. As soon as grout sets, cure exposed surfaces with curing compound applied in strict
accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.5 APPLICATION SITE MIXED GROUT

A. Mixing: Mix grout by mechanical mixer (colloidal type) for large quantities or by hand for
small quantities (one quarter of cubic metre or less) on a clean, level banker board.
1. Thoroughly mix grout so that all individual constituents are incorporated early.
2. Do not over mix.
3. Use grout as soon as possible after mixing, maximum period 1 hour.
4. Do not use grout after commencement of initial set.
5. Do not re-mix or re-temper grout after commencement of initial set.
B. General:

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1.
Pour grout into recesses or formwork and work into position to completely fill the void.
2.
Ram dry packing to ensure optimum compaction.
3.
Work from one side to avoid formation of air pockets or voids.
4.
Preferably bolt pockets shall be filled at same time as packing to base plates. If separate
operation, fill bolt pockets to within 50mm of the level of the foundation before main
filling.
5. Do not vibrate grout.
6. Form neat chamfered edge to packing under plates.
7. Do not place grout when concrete temperature is less than 5o C. or more than 35o C.
8. Cure grout by covering with moist hessian for not less than 5 days.
C. Clean-up: Promptly, as the Work proceeds and upon completion, scrape off and remove all
grout materials from adjacent surfaces. Clean up and remove any surplus material and
rubbish resulting from the work of this Section.

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