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• Sea water
• Brackish water
• Effluent and raw sewage
• Acids of low concentration
Figure 1 : Sequence of operations
• Alkalis
• Oils (mineral and organic)
1. Untreated crack in face of wall.
2. Crack cleaned and injection nipples bonded
Application methods
on.
Method 1
3. Crack sealed with CONCRESIVE® 2200 or
Areas where cracks occur but which are not
1418 and ready for injection.
substantially affecting the integrity of the concrete
4. CONCRESIVE® injection grout system
or structure i.e. sealing to prevent further
injected, nipples removed, and surface
deterioration through the ingress of harmful
sealed.
substances.
a) Concrete wall.
b) Crack.
Method 2
c) Injection nipples.
Where cracks have developed and require
d) Adhesive securing nipple.
absolute restoration of structural integrity i.e.
pressure sealing to ensure total bond between
Vertical application
interfaces or where injection of CONCRESIVE®
Pre-drill holes into the crack to a minimum depth
1335 is required to stop the ingress of water.
of 15-25mm. The centres of these drilled holes
should be set apart approximately 1 -1.5 times
It is strongly recommended that the services
the depth of the crack. (approx. 150-300mm)
of an injection specialist are used for this
method.
Note:
In each method of injection, all cracks to be
If cracks are very fine, drilling should be avoided
treated should be flushed out with clean, dry, oil
as the dust produced may block the fissures and
free compressed air or inert gas (nitrogen). This
interfere with the injection process.
should be done after drilling of injection holes or
fixing nipples.
Attach nipples with flange attachments over these
centres and bond with either CONCRESIVE® 1418
Where loose mortar or aggregate exists these
or CONCRESIVE® 2200.
should be neatly routed out into a small U groove
and the dust blown out.
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CONCRESIVE 1300 SERIES
If concrete members are cracked on both sides 1. Injection gun
those nipples set in the rear should be sited 2. Plastic tube
midway relative to those at the front (in instances 3. Crack
where the thickness of the member and width of 4. BASF CC sealing compound CONCRESIVE®
the crack will possibly inhibit the penetration of 2200 or CONCRESIVE® 1418
grout, Method 2 should be considered). Once all 5. Flanged injection nipple
nipples have been bonded the cracks are then 6. CONCRESIVE® injection grout
sealed at the surface with either CONCRESIVE®
1418 (which will cure sufficiently in 2-3 hours) or Horizontal application
CONCRESIVE® 2200 (which should be allowed to For simple applications such as horizontal slabs,
cure overnight). It is obviously imperative that wider cracks can be filled simply by pouring in
cracks be sealed on both sides. CONCRESIVE® 1315 or 1320. It may be
necessary to make a small surface reservoir with
Injection mastic or a similar product by applying around the
Thoroughly blend and mix the 2 components (Part crack perimeter. This will avoid spillage and
A & B) ensuring a uniform colour is achieved. wastage of CONCRESIVE® 1315 or 1320.
Pour the mixed material into the INJECTION GUN
and insert into the lowest point. Inject material Method 2
until it seeps out of the nipple above. Blank the Using a percussion drill with a 10mm bit, drill
first nipple and continue the injection process in access holes on either sides of the crack at 45°
the nipple above. angles to the centre of the plane of the crack.
The drill is to pass through the centre of the crack
Repeat the process until the whole length of the plane at a depth of half the slab thickness (A-B) =
crack has been injected. Ensure that injection is ½CD. Holes are drilled at regular intervals on
effected at a steady rate. Allow to cure overnight both sides of the crack. (See Figure 3).
and remove nipples. Repair any blemishes with
either CONCRESIVE® 1418 or CONCRESIVE® Using an angle grinder, cut a groove 3-5mm deep
2200. over the crack. Clean the groove and fill with
CONCRESIVE® 2200. Build the CONCRESIVE®
2200 2-3mm thick over the crack, extending 15-
20mm either side of the crack.
should be kept in cool boxes preferably bedded in * Properties listed are based on laboratory controlled tests.
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