MasterFlow® 980
High strength, shrinkage compensated cementitious micro concrete
DESCRIPTION PREPARATION
MasterFlow 980 is a ready to use product in The surface onto which the grout is to be applied
powder form, which requires only the on-site should be scabbled to remove laitance and expose
addition of water to produce a shrinkage aggregate. Do not use bush hammers or similar
compensated micro concrete of predictable preparation equipment that can crush the
performance. aggregate but leave it in place. The surface must
be free of oil, dust, dirt, paint, curing compounds,
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS etc. Soak area to be grouted with water for 24
hours prior to grouting to minimise localised
MasterFlow 980 is formulated for use at any
absorption and to assist in the free flow of the
consistency from fluid to damp-pack, and may be
grout. Surfaces should be damp but free of
used with confidence for bedding, grouting and
standing water. Particular attention should be paid
precision bearing operations such as:
to bolt holes to ensure that these are water-free.
Use oil free compressed air to blow out bolt holes
• Gas or steam turbines
and pockets as necessary.
• Generators
• Presses Base plates, bolts, etc. must be clean and free of
• Crane rails oil, grease, paint, residual curing compound or
• Milling machines other contaminants that could impair adhesion.
• Precast elements Set and align equipment. If shims are to be
• Anchor bolts removed after the grout has set, then lightly grease
• Repair and reprofiling of bored piles them for easy removal.
ADVANTAGES Ensure formwork is secure and watertight to
prevent movement and leaking during the placing
• Shrinkage compensated
and curing of the grout. The area should be free of
• Formulated for deep section grouting
excessive vibration. Shut down adjacent
• Proven and predictable performance machinery until the grout has hardened.
• Excellent workability retention even at high
ambient temperatures
MIXING
• High bond strength to steel and concrete
• Early strength development even at fluid Damp down the inside of the grout mixer with water
consistency prior to mixing the initial batch of MasterFlow 980.
• Good fatigue and impact resistance Ensure the mixer is damp but free of standing
water. Add 90% of the pre-measured quantity of
• Micro silica content enhances strength and
durability water. Slowly add the MasterFlow 980 mixing
continuously. Mix for two minutes until a smooth,
• Low heat gain
uniform, lump free consistency is achieved, then
• Can be extended by the addition of 5-13mm
add the remaining water and mix for a further 3
clean washed aggregate when large volume
minutes.
void filling is required - MasterEmaco FL 100
aggregate supplied in 20kg bags, subject to
approval by BASF Construction Chemicals,
Technical Services Department.
PACKAGING
MasterFlow 980 is supplied in 25kg bags.
MasterFlow® 980
PLACING TYPICAL WATER REQUIREMENTS
Lengths of metal strapping laid in the formwork
prior to placing may be necessary to assist grout Consistency mix water litres / 25kg
flow over large areas and in compacting and Fluid 3.5
eliminating air pockets. Pour the grout
continuously. Maintain a constant hydrostatic STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
head, of at least 15 cm.
The strength of grout is dependent on many factors
which include mixing, water addition, curing,
On the side where the grout is to be poured, allow
temperature and humidity. The table below gives
10 cm clearance between the side of the form and
typical average strengths of MasterFlow 980 at
the base plate of the machine.
25°C, when mixed with 3.5 litres (fluid) per 25kg
On the opposite side allow at least 10cm clearance bag.
between the formwork and the base plate to allow
the grout to flow through without entrapping air. Compressive Flexural
MasterFlow grouts are suitable for use with most Strength Strength
types of pumping equipment. Time Fluid N/mm² Fluid N/mm²
Immediately after placing MasterFlow 980 grout, 1 day 25 -
cover all exposed grout with clean damp hessian 3 days 35 -
and keep moist until grout is firm enough to accept 7 days 45 -
a curing membrane. We recommend the use of a 28 days >60 10
curing membrane from our MasterKure range.
Wet density : approx. 2270kg/m³
The larger size aggregate of MasterFlow 980
permits precision grouting of thicknesses >80mm BLEED WATER
when used for applications between bedplate and No bleed water is apparent (ASTM C-232) at
foundations. recommended water addition rates.
Pile head re-profiling application: EXPANSION
When MasterFlow 980 is used for re-profiling of
concrete bored piles prior to application of a MasterFlow 980 expansion occurs both in the
waterproofing system, need to maintain minimum plastic and in the early hardened state. However,
25mm thickness on sides and minimum 25mm the expansion action of MasterFlow 980 exhausts
thickness on top. For Piles larger than 1.2m in mainly during the first 12 hours of curing.
diameter, top thickness should be minimum 50mm.
MODULUS OF ELASTICITY
SHOULDERS The static modulus of elasticity, measured by
Due to differences in temperature between the applying a load corresponding to 1/3 of the strength,
grout under the base plate, and exposed shoulders is approximately 30,000 N/mm² at 28 days.
that are subject to more rapid temperature
changes, debonding and / or cracking can occur.
Avoid shoulders wherever possible.
If shoulders are required they should be firmly
anchored with reinforcing to the substrate to
prevent debonding.
MasterFlow® 980
FATIGUE RESISTANCE PRECAUTIONS
Cube samples, produced with MasterFlow 980 The temperature of both the mixed grout and
and cured 28 days, underwent fatigue tests of elements coming into contact with the grout should
2,000,000 pulsing stresses ranging between 20 be in the range of +5°C to <35°C. Do not use
and 50 N/mm² at a frequency of 500 cycles/min. water in an amount or at a temperature that will
Tested specimens were undamaged and their produce a consistency more than fluid or cause
compressive strength was higher than that of mixed grout to bleed or segregate.
similar specimens that were not subjected to
fatigue tests. To simulate on-site conditions it is necessary to
restrain cubes for the first 24 hours immediately
BOND TO CONCRETE after casting.
Typical direct tensile “pull off” testing indicates a
bond to concrete in the region of 2-4Mpa. DO NOT OVERWORK AND AVOID USING
MECHANICAL VIBRATION.
WORKABILITY
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD
Tests were made using ASTM C-230 apparatus MasterFlow 980 BE RETEMPERED BY THE
and compliance with CRD-C-611 was exceeded LATER ADDITION OF WATER.
within recommended water addition rates for
plastic and flowable consistencies. It is essential that a mechanically powered grout
mixer is used to obtain the optimum properties.
CAPILLARY PORES AND PERMEABILITY
Even under a pressure of 20 atm, water does not YIELD / CONSUMPTION
penetrate MasterFlow 980 specimens. The 12.6 litres / 25kg bag at 3.5 litres water addition.
permeability factor is calculated to be therefore 79 x 25kg bags / m³.
lower than 1.10-12 cm/sec.
NOTE
RESISTANCE TO CHEMICAL ATTACK
The fatigue and impact resistance of
Due to its watertightness, MasterFlow 980 grout is MasterFlow 980 grout is exceeded only by the
protected against environmental aggressive agents ultra high strength performance grouts:
in solution. MasterFlow 4316 (mineral filled) and
MasterFlow 4800 (metallic aggregate reinforced).
STORAGE These grouts have been specially formulated for
Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on high early strength and high impact resistance, a
pallets protected from rainfall. Avoid excessive desirable property of grout to be subjected to
compaction. Shelf life is 12 months when stored severe dynamic operating forces and repetitive
as above. loading such as found in steel and aluminium
Failure to comply with the recommended storage rolling mills, crane rails, heavy presses, etc.
conditions may result in premature deterioration of
the product or packaging. For specific storage For additional information on MasterFlow 980
advice consult BASF's Technical Services grout or other shrinkage compensated grouting
Department. materials, contact your BASF representative.
MasterFlow® 980
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with all chemical products, care should be taken
during use and storage to avoid contact with eyes,
mouth, skin and foodstuffs (which may also be
tainted with vapour until product is fully cured).
Treat splashes to eyes and skin immediately. If
accidentally ingested, seek immediate medical
attention. For further information, refer to material
safety data sheet.
NOTE
Field service, where provided, does not constitute
supervisory responsibility. For additional
information contact your local BASF representative.
BASF reserves the right to have the true cause of
any difficulty determined by accepted test methods.
QUALITY AND CARE
All products originating from BASF’s Dubai, UAE
facility are manufactured under a management
system independently certified to conform to the
requirements of the quality, environmental and
occupational health & safety standards ISO 9001,
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Request and refer to recommended installation procedures
for MasterFlow grouts prior to use
* Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
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