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Renderoc HF: Constructive Solutions
Renderoc HF: Constructive Solutions
Renderoc HF: Constructive Solutions
For large volume repairs to damaged reinforced concrete Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high performance,
elements particularly where access is restricted and where high quality, and construction products. In addition, Fosroc
vibration of the placed material is difficult or impossible. offers a technical support packages to specifiers, end-users
and contractors as well as technical on-site assistance in
Advantages locations all over the world.
Design criteria
■ Dual-expansion system compensates for shrinkage in
plastic and hardened states. Renderoc HF can be applied in sections up to 125 mm
■ Can be pumped or poured into restricted locations. deep. For larger sections, the addition of approved
aggregate may be required. This will depend on the specific
■ Highly fluid to allow for placement without vibration. configuration of the repair location. Consult the local Fosroc
■ Pre-bagged to over-come site-batched variations. Office for further information.
hydrogen. 1 20
■ Contains no chloride admixtures. 7 44
14 56
Standards compliance 28 64
180 82
U.S. Corps of Engineers CRD-C621-82A (which supersedes
CRD-C-588-78). The appropriate sections of the following Results obtained when tested in accordance with BS 1881,
specifications. Part 4, 1970. Cubes cured under restraint temperature
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20 C.
ASTM C-827-78 BS 1881
ASTM C-109-77 BS 4550 Variation with temperature
ASTM C-191-79 BS 4551
ASTM C-230-67 BS 5075, Part 2 Age Compressive strength N/mm2
(days) 5oC 20oC 35oC
Description 1 4 20 30
7 30 44 46
Renderoc HF is supplied as a ready to use blend of dry 14 50 56 56
powders, which requires only the site addition of clean water 28 64 64 60
to produce a free-flowing non-shrink repair micro-concrete. 180 84 82 70
The material is based on Portland Cements graded
aggregates and fillers and additives which impart controlled Flexural strength
expansion characteristics in both the plastic and hardened
2
states, while minimizing water demand. The low water Age (days) N/mm
requirement ensures high early strength and long-term 1 2.5
durability. 7 8.0
14 9.5
Fosroc exceptionally large repairs, the mixed Renderoc HF 28 10.0
may be modified by the site addition of 8 mm to 12 mm 128 11.0
clean, graded, saturated, surface dry aggregates. The local
Fosroc Office should be consulted prior to modifying Results obtained when tested in accordance with BS 4551,
Renderoc HF in this way. Where the repair mortar is 1980 for flowable consistency at 20oC.
required to exhibit low-alkaline characteristics, the use of
Renderoc LA should be considered. Coefficient of thermal expansion 11x10-6 per oC.
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Freeze-thaw stability. Meets the requirements of BS 5075, air-venting provision must also be made for suitable access
Part 2, 1982. points for pour or pump the mixed micro-concrete into place.
Ultimate anchorage bond stress exceeds CP1 10, Part 1, Defective concrete surfaces must be cut back to a sound
1972, Table 22 requirements for 40 N mm2 concrete at 24 base. Smooth surfaces should be mechanically roughened
hours. Corroded reinforcing steel should be exposed around is full
circumference and cleaned to remove all loose scale and
Setting time – variation with temperature corrosion deposits. It is important to clean the steel to a
bright condition Grit-blasting is recommended.
Temperature (oC) Initial set (Hrs) Final set (Hrs)
5 9 11 Several hours prior to placing the prepared concrete
20 5½ 7½ substrates should be saturated with clean water.
35 3 4½ Immediately prior to placing any free water should be
removed. Alternatively, all prepared concrete substrates
Results obtained when tested in accordance with BS 4550 should be primed using Nitobond EP a slow-setting epoxy
Part 3, 1978 for flowable consistency. bonding aid.
Fresh wet density approximately 2, 100 kg/m3 depending on Note: For repair sections generally deeper than 125 mm if
actual consistency used. may be necessary to fill out the Renderoc HF with properly
graded 8 mm to 12 mm silt-free aggregate to minimize
Expansion characteristics: Positive expansion when temperature rise. Aggregate should be in a saturated
measured to ASTM C-827 overcomes plastic settlement in surface dry condition and should be tested to ASTM C-289-
the unset material Longer term expansion in the hardened 81, if doubt exists about the suitability of aggregate Fosroc’s
state is designed to comply with the requirements of CRD local office should be contacted. The quantity of aggregate
621-82A to compensate for drying shrinkage. may vary depending on the nature and configuration of the
repair location. Generally, for sections 125 mm to 250 mm
Time for expansion deep, where high fluidity is required, the following mix
design should be considered.
Start Finish
Plastic state: 15 minutes Initial set 25.0 kg Renderoc HF
Hardened state: Initial set 3 days 4.3 kg clean water
10.0 kg 8 mm to 12 mm approved aggregate
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Note: Temperature above 20 C may slightly reduce these
times. For sections deeper than 250 mm, the mix design should be
modified. However, the quantity of aggregate should never
Pressure to restrain plastic expansion: Approximately 0.004 exceed one part aggregate to one part Renderoc HF (by dry
N/mm2 weight). Contact the local Fosroc office for further advice.
Actual yield per bag will depend on the consistency used. For further information about products, training videos or
publications, contact the local Fosroc office.
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 Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that
any advice, recommendation, specification of 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 directly or indirectly arising from the
use of its products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
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