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MASTERFLOW 928 T
(T indicates a Tropicalised version with extended workability. No change has been made to the
formulation)
High strength, non-shrink cementitious grout
Description Packaging
MASTERFLOW® 928 T is a ready to use product MASTERFLOW® 928 T is supplied in 25kg
in powder form, which requires only the on-site moisture-resistant bags.
addition of water to produce a non-shrink grout of
predictable performance. Standards
Complies with CRD-C 621
Applications ASTM C1107 - Grade C
MASTERFLOW® 928 T is formulated for use at
any consistency from fluid to damp-pack, and Application procedure
may be used with confidence for bedding, Preparation:
grouting and precision bearing operations such The surface onto which the grout is to be applied
as: should be scabbled to remove laitance and
• Gas or steam turbines expose aggregate. Do not use bush hammers or
• Generators similar preparation equipment that can crush the
• Presses aggregate but leave it in place. The surface must
• Crane rails be free of oil, dust, dirt, paint, curing compounds,
• Milling machines etc. Soak area to be grouted with water for 24
• Precast elements hours prior to grouting to minimise localised
• Anchor bolts absorption and to assist in the free flow of the
• Suitable for use in bridge bearing applications grout. Surfaces should be damp but free of
standing water.
Advantages
• Non shrink. Particular attention should be paid to bolt holes to
• Adjustable consistency. ensure that these are water-free. Use oil free
• Proven and predictable performance. compressed air to blow out bolt holes and
• Excellent workability retention even at high pockets as necessary.
ambient temperatures.
• High bond strength to steel and concrete. Base plate, bolts, etc. must be clean and free of
• Early strength development even at fluid oil, grease and paint etc. Set and align
consistency. equipment. If shims are to be removed after the
• Good fatigue and impact resistance. grout has set; lightly grease them for easy
• Micro silica content enhances strength and removal.
durability. Ensure formwork is secure and watertight to
• Impermeable. prevent movement and leaking during the placing
and curing of the grout. The area should be free
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of excessive vibration. Shut down adjacent Immediately after MASTERFLOW® 928 T grout is
machinery until the grout has hardened. placed, cover all exposed grout with clean damp
In hot weather, base plates and foundations must hessian, and keep moist until grout is firm enough
be shaded from direct sunlight. Bags of grout to accept a curing membrane.
should be stored in the shade prior to use.
Should the grout shoulders require finishing work,
In cold weather, the temperature of base plates this should be carried out prior to application of
and foundations should be raised to >10°C. the curing membrane. We recommend the use of
a curing membrane from our MASTERKURE
Mixing: range.
In hot weather use cool water to bring the mixed
grout temperature to <30°C. Shoulders
In cold weather use warm water to raise the Due to differences in temperature between the
mixed grout temperature to >10°C. grout under the base plate, and exposed
shoulders that are subject to more rapid
Damp down the inside of the grout mixer with temperature changes, debonding and / or
water prior to mixing the initial batch of cracking can occur. Avoid shoulders wherever
MASTERFLOW® 928 T. Ensure the mixer is damp possible.
but free of standing water. Add the pre-measured
quantity of water. Slowly add the MASTERFLOW® If shoulders are required they should be firmly
928 T, mixing continuously. Mix for at least five anchored with reinforcing to the substrate to
minutes until a smooth, uniform, lump free prevent debonding.
consistency is achieved.
Typical water requirements – Table 1
Placing: Application Consistency Flow Mix Water
Lengths of metal strapping laid in the formwork Cone* litres/ 25kg
prior to placing may be necessary to assist grout min max
flow over large areas and in compacting and Grouting Fluid 20-30 4.5 5
eliminating air pockets. Pour the grout machinery
continuously. Maintain a constant hydrostatic
head, preferably of at least 15 cm. * ASTM C939 (formerly CRD-C 79)
On the side where the grout has been poured,
allow 10 cm clearance between the side of the
form and the base plate of the machine.
On the opposite side allow 5-10 cm clearance
between the formwork and the base plate.
MASTERFLOW® grouts are suitable for use with
most types of pumping equipment.
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MASTERFLOW 928 T
Flowable grouting techniques Compressive Flexural Strength
Strength
Time Fluid Fluid
N/mm² N/mm²
1 day 20 4.0
3 days 35 6.0
7 days 45 8.0
28 days 60 9.0
Wet density : approx. 2220kg/m³
Bleed water:
No bleed water is apparent (ASTM C-232) at
recommended water addition rates.
Expansion:
Tests were made following both ASTM Standard
C-878, on the use of expansive cements and
Diagram A illustrates the use of grout surcharge to
Corps of Engineers Standard for grout. Tests
ensure complete filling under a base.
made as prescribed by ASTM standard C-878
show an expansion value of about 0.05%. Tests
Diagram B shows that straps can be used to aid
in conformity with Corps of Engineers show an
grout flow under a wider base. A gentle “sawing”
expansion value of 0.3% that is lower than the
action with the strap allows the grout to flow
maximum value (0.4%) fixed by the same
without segregation for greater distances.
standards. Moreover, MASTERFLOW® 928 T
expansion occurs both in the plastic and in the
#Typical properties
early hardened state. However, the expansion
action of MASTERFLOW® 928 T exhausts mainly
Strength development:
during the first 12 hours of curing.
The strength of grout is dependent on many
factors which include mixing, water addition,
Modulus of elasticity:
curing, temperature and humidity. The table
The static modulus of elasticity, measured by
below gives typical average strengths of
applying a load corresponding to 1/3 of the
MASTERFLOW® 928 T at 25°C, when mixed with
strength, is approximately 28,000 N/mm² at 28
4.5 litres (fluid) per 25kg bag.
days.
For compressive strength 100mm cubes and
flexural strength 40 x 40 x 160mm prisms were
used.
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Fatigue resistance: Storage
Cube samples, produced with MASTERFLOW® Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on
928 T and cured for a month, underwent fatigue pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid excessive
tests of 2,000,000 pulsing stresses ranging compaction. Storage life is approximately 12
between 20 and 50 N/mm² at a frequency of 500 months when stored as above in original sealed
cycles/min. Tested specimens were undamaged bags.
and their compressive strength was higher than Failure to comply with the recommended storage
that of similar specimens that were not subjected conditions may result in premature deterioration of
to fatigue tests. the product or packaging. For specific storage
advice consult BASF's Technical Services
Bond to concrete: Department.
Typical direct tensile “pull off” testing indicates a
bond to concrete in the region of 2-4Mpa. Precautions
The temperature of both the grout and elements
Workability: coming into contact with the grout should be in
Tests at the fluid consistency performed the range of >10°C to >35°C. Do not use water
according to ASTM C939, show compliance with in an amount or at a temperature that will produce
the requirements of CRD-C 621-82. a consistency more than fluid or cause mixed
grout to bleed or segregate.
Capillary pores and permeability:
Even under a pressure of 20 atm, water does not MASTERFLOW® 928 T should be laid at a
penetrate MASTERFLOW® 928 T specimens. The minimum thickness of 10mm and to a maximum
permeability factor is calculated to be therefore depth of 80mm.
lower than 1.10-12 cm/sec.
For applications above 80mm consider the use of
Resistance to chemical attack: MASTERFLOW® 980 T. For applications below
Thanks to its watertightness, MASTERFLOW® 928 10mm consult BASF's Technical Services
T grout is protected against environmental Department for advice.
aggressive agents in solution.
To simulate on-site conditions it is necessary to
Resistance to high temperature: restrain cubes for the first 24 hours immediately
MASTERFLOW® 928 T grouts can withstand high after casting.
temperature (+400°C) for very long periods
without deteriorating substantially. DO NOT OVERWORK AND AVOID USING
MECHANICAL VIBRATION.
Resistance to low temperature:
After 300 freezing and thawing cycles, the UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
modulus of elasticity decreases only 5%. This MASTERFLOW® 928 T BE RETEMPERED BY
indicates that MASTERFLOW® 928 T is highly THE LATER ADDITION OF WATER.
resistant to the disrupting action of frost.
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It is essential that a mechanically powered grout
mixer is used to obtain the optimum properties. Quality and care
All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
Yield / consumption facility are manufactured under a management
13.8 litres/25kg bag at 5 litres water addition rate. system independently certified to conform to the
73 x 25kg bags / m³ requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
Warning ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
As with other products containing Portland
cement, the cementitious material in 02/94 BASF_CC-UAE revised 01/2011
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MASTERFLOW 928 T grout may cause irritation.
REQUEST AND REFER TO RECOMMENDED
Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged irritation.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR
In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush ®
MASTERFLOW GROUTS PRIOR TO USE
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician. In case of contact with skin, wash skin
# Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
thoroughly.
Note
The fatigue and impact resistance of
MASTERFLOW® 928 T grout is exceeded only by
the metallic reinforced, non-catalysed
MASTERFLOW® 885 grout. The specially
prepared metallic aggregate in this product
contributes to impact resistance, a desirable
property of grout to be subjected to severe
dynamic operating forces and repetitive loading
such as found in steel and aluminium rolling mills,
crane rails, heavy presses, etc.
When a very rapid set is required in areas subject
to chemical spillage or contamination, use epoxy
grouts MASTERFLOW® 400/410.
For additional information on MASTERFLOW®
928T grout or other non-shrink grouting materials,
contact your local BASF representative.
Whilst any information contained herein is true, accurate and represents our best knowledge and experience, no warranty is given or implied with
any recommendations made by us, our representatives or distributors, as the conditions of use and the competence of any labour involved in the
application are beyond our control.
As all BASF technical datasheets are updated on a regular basis it is the user's responsibility to obtain the most recent issue.
BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC
P.O. Box 37127, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 8090800 Fax: +971 4 8851002
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