EMACO S177

Pourable, high strength repair mortar

DESCRIPTION PROPERTIES
EMACO S177 is a ready to use cementitious powder Supply form : powder
which on mixing with the specified quantity of water Colour : cement grey
provides a non-segregating, dual shrinkage
Density (wet) : 2.20 kg/L
compensated, pourable repair mortar with high strength
characteristics. APPLICATION
EMACO S177 contains specially selected graded
aggregates to enable placing in thick sections. Surface Preparation
Correct substrate preparation is critical for optimum
FIELDS OF APPLICATION performance.
Surfaces should be structurally sound, clean, and free
EMACO S177 is recommended for repair situations
from loose particles, oil, grease, or any other
requiring a pourable repair mortar of between 35 mm and
contaminant. Cement laitence, loose particles, oil,
150 mm thickness, although greater thicknesses may be
grease, mould release agent, curing membrane, and
achieved depending on the design of the particular repair
other contaminants must be removed by wet grit blasting,
and site conditions. Typical applications are :
high pressure water jetting (approx 150 bars) or such
maintenance of civil structures. other effective methods.
jacketing of beams, columns and other structural Saw cut the boundary of repair area perpendicular to the
elements for strengthening. surface to at least 5 mm depth. Hack off at least top 5
reinstatement of honeycombed or defective mm of concrete in the repair area. Prepare the surface
structural concrete. of the concrete to a rough profile with a surface level
Greater thicknesses can be placed with appropriate difference of at least 5 mm between trough and ridge.
measures to control heat of hydration. Where saw cutting is not possible a minimum of 10 mm
should be hacked out. Where required cut back the
FEATURES AND BENEFITS concrete to at least 25 mm behind the rebars. Remove
all corrosion products from the rebars by grit blasting or
High strength Durable. Reduced permeability to other suitable technique. Replace the effected part of
and density aggressive agents. rebar if the diameter after grit blasting is found to be
Pourable Easy to place in narrow and reduced by more than 20% of the original diameter.
confined areas. Note : It is recommended that the decision on
Chloride free Does not corrode steel. replacement of rebars is taken based on the advice of the
structural engineer responsible for the works.
Prepacked Ready to use. No batching errors.
In a chloride laden environment, the rebars are
Dual expansion Compensates for shrinkage in both recommended to be coated with BARRAFER S or
plastic and hardened states. BARRAZINC SP zinc rich primer.
Place a 50 mm square welded steel mesh in mid section.
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA Anchor the mesh firmly to the substrate or to the exposed
steel so as to allow 15-20 mm cover over the mesh when
(values in N/mm2)
the repair is completed.
Compressive (ASTM C109-1992)
Saturate the surface thoroughly with clean water before
3 days : 40
applying the mortar.
28days : 70
Formwork
Flexural (ASTM C348-1986)
Proper design of formwork, wherever required, is
7 days : 5
essential for effective repair.
28 days : 8
The forms must be of good quality, treated with a
E-Modulus (SS 78: Part A21: 1987) 28 days : 33,000 chemical release agent such as RHEOFINISH 202 for
Bond to concrete : > tensile strength of concrete smooth release, provided with water drain holes, strong
and well braced to withstand the fluid pressure of the
Flow (ASTM C230) : 250 mm @ 1 minute
mortar until it hardens.

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EMACO S177
Vertical faces : Construct a post box type shuttering with Curing
an inlet for the pumped mortar at the bottom and an air Commence curing immediately after the forms are struck
vent at the top. by applying a uniform coat of a BASF Construction
If placing by pouring, provide a flexible tube down to the Chemicals curing compound such as MASTERKURE
bottom with a funnel to tremmie down the mortar, in 181.
which case no holes are required.
Horizontal faces : (e.g. - beneath soffit), introduce the EQUIPMENT
tremmie pipe at the bottom through a hole in the
Mixing : Mechanically powered mixer.
shuttering and provide for venting air from the top.
Pumping : Double diaphragm air operated pump
Several hours prior to placing EMACO S177, pre-soak
the substrate with clean water. Immediately prior to CLEANING
placing of mortar, drain the excess water through the
drain holes and plug the holes. Clean tools and equipment with water, before the mortar
Mixing hardens.
Mechanical mixing is necessary.
Place approximately 80% of the water in the mixer. ESTIMATING DATA
Keeping the mixer running, add EMACO S177 A 25 kg bag of EMACO S177 mixed with 3.25 L of water
continuously. Mix for 3-4 minutes or until a lumpfree mix 3
yields 12.84 litres (0.0128 m ). Therefore material
is obtained. Add the remaining water while continuing to 2
requirement is 1.95 kg/m for every 1 mm thick
mix until the desired consistency is achieved. application.
Water requirement (Pourable)
13 to 15% by weight of the powder depending on the PACKAGING
ambient conditions at site. i.e. 3.25-3.75 L/25 kg.
25 kg, multi-ply paper sacks with polythene liner.
Placing
Place the mixed mortar within 20 minutes. SHELF LIFE
EMACO S177 has been formulated for placing by
EMACO S177 can be stored in tightly sealed original
pouring or pumping to required thickness.
bags for up to 12 months, if kept dry and at an even
For best results, pour the mortar continuously without
temperature.
vibrating it until the mortar completely fills the space
between the form and the substrate. PRECAUTIONS
If pumping, use a double diaphragm air operated pump
or a similar machine. Prime the pump and the pipe line Health : EMACO S177 is alkaline like normal cement
with rich cement slurry just prior to pumping. Ensure the and can cause skin irritation to persons with sensitive
hopper is kept full with the repair mortar, until completion skin. Wear gloves and mask while handling the product.
of repairs to avoid air pockets. Take all precautions normally taken when handling
Strike off the form work after 1 - 3 days. cement.
Note : If it is required to repair to a thickness greater than
1-1-1-1106
150 mm, consult BASF Construction Chemicals for
advice on appropriate measures to be taken.

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