EXPANDING MORTAR

Fracture Mechanism
The crack time of traditional types take 6-8 hours after the completion of loading. The crack
time of the universal type of RockFrac® NEDA can be controlled from 30 minutes to 24
hours by the dose of inhibitor added into water. The speed of splitting is determined by the
reaction speed, which is up to the temperature of the job site. The higher temperature, the
shorter the reaction time.

The rock tensile strength is 4-10 MPa and concrete tensile strength 2-4 MPa. Mixed with
appropriate water and poured into pre-drilled holes in stone or concrete, NEDA® starts
hydration reaction. The solid expansion produced after coagulation and rigidification exerts
pressure in the hole-walls exceeding 50 MPa (500 kg/cm²), which is far stronger than the
tensile strength of the stone and concrete. Therefore the stone or concrete is cut or demolished
easily.

RockFrac® NEDA is packed in a moisture-proof carton box with 4 plastic bags of 5 kg

(11lb) in each (powder or cartridge). The net weight is 20 kg (44lb). The shelf life of
RockFrac® is two years if stored in dry place, under constant temperature and without any
damage to package.

1. Salient Features:
 Expansive mortar is a soundless, safe and non-explosive demolition agent.
 Stone Cracking Powder----An efficient solution in quarrying. It can also be used to
achieve the perfect slabs and blocks from onyx, marble, granite, or any other type of
stone.
 As non-explosive, soundless and safe demolition agent, it provides the most
technically suitable, environmental friendly and cost-effective alternative solution in
dimensional stone application.
 This product is a new kind of static, chemical non blasting agents.
 It is used for decreasing waste of resource in mining stones such as marble, granite
and so on. It is also suitable to dig or destroy several of reinforced concrete buildings.

2. Product performance
This product is nonpoisonous, tasteless, silent, which is chiefly made of aluminum acid
calcium, silicates, cement, and slow coagulant.

3.Types
According to the different temperatures, such as mining stone, destroy reinforced concrete,
the produce is divided into three types. Be cautious while choosing correct type of expansive
mortar, as they should be used appropriately.

Types: Range of temperatures

Rock (reinforced concrete)-I 25 -35
Rock (reinforced concrete)-II 15 -25
Rock (reinforced concrete)-III 0 -15

4. Process

 First drill a hole in the blasted object.

 Second, pour some of the produce into the bucket with water, the proportion of water
and supplies is 1:3, and then stir it into a paste.
 Third, slowly pour it down the hole and fill it with the lid uncovered.
 Fourth, about eight hours later, the object blast. whatever time you can choose as
required.
 The process in short: drilling-stirring-pouring-blasting

5. Diameter
The diameter of drilling has a great effect on the explosion, so if it is too small, it will not
explode well. On the contrary, if it is too big, it will be easily too strong. A bit with a diameter
of 28-40mm is better.

1. Depth： about 80%-90% of the blasted object

2. Diameter: more than 28mm
3. Pitch-row: 30-50cm for reinforced concrete
 10-15cm for marble
 5-10cm for granite.
4. The amount of the power of blasting is about 6-20 kg/m3. Here are the amounts:
Depth (mm) Diameter(m) Amount (kg) Proportion of water
and power (%)
30 1 1.0 – 1.1 10-33
35 1 1.3 – 1.4 10-33
38 – 40 1 1.6 – 1.8 10-33
45 1 2.2 – 2.3 10-33
50 1 2.9 – 3.0 10-33
55 1 3.3 – 3.5 10-33

PREPARATIONS:
1. Ayush Demolition agent
2. Clean and cold water
3. Plastic or metal bucket
4. Beater or wooden rod for mixing
5. Safety goggles
6. Rubber gloves
7. Dust-proof mask(required)
8. Helmet(required)
9. Thermometer(required)
10.Cap(wooden or iron wedge)

Mixing

 For regular safety reasons and mixing small amounts by hand, it is recommended to
use rubber gloves.
 In a bucket, combine 1.5 Liters of water to one 5kgs bag of Ayush expansive mortar.
Or pour water and demolition agent as a rate of 1:3 units by weight.
 Mix well, using a drill and paddle is recommended. If mixing with a stick or other
method, make sure powder is completely dissolved into the water. Mix to a slurry.

Filling

 Clean holes before filling using air hose remove excess dust from drilling.
 Ayush expansive mortar slurry should be poured into holes within 10-15 min. after
mixing. Do not fill to the top, only fill the holes about 15mm ( ½” to 1”) from the top.
 Mix well and pour into holes while agitating the hole to make sure no air gaps are in
the hole. Example: Using a piece of rod or stick to poke holes.
 For Horizontal holes, a grouting pump would be most reliable to poor.
Tips

 Make sure you select the correct Temperature, specific to the weather.
 In order to obtain best results, it's advisable to carry out experiment at first.
 When using our Ayush non-explosive demolition agent with highly absorbent
materials like concrete, the holes should be dampened before the mortar is poured,
making sure however that there is no presence of water.
 Large diameter holes positioned closer together accelerate breaking times.
 Make sure the holes are clean and no water and residues left in the holes, or use high-
pressure air hose to clean out.
 Fresh mortar should be poured into holes within 5 minutes after mixing.
 Do not mix more than 2 bags ( 10 kg ) for each lot at a time.
 The feeding depth should be 100% of the pre-drilled holes.
 The workers need to take synchronized operation, especially to hard stone. The
quantity of holes each worker responsible to fill has to be moderate. Taking
synchronized steps when mixing, stirring and filling will lead to maximum expansive
stress with all holes expand at the same time.
 Never use glass or metal containers for mixing.
 When mixing, if the Ayush soundless cracking agent begins to steam in container, add
some water to dilute and process properly.
 Cover holes to avoid direct sunlight. Example a tarp to provide shade or wet hay.

Precautionary Measures:

 Make sure that everyone working with (Ayush demolition agent) understands the
possibility of blowouts, and has read the technical instructions thoroughly.
 Expansive mortar is a highly alkaline product, pH reaches 13 after contact with water
and can cause severe irritation to mucous membranes, especially eyes. Skin and eye
contacts with the agent must be rinsed off with large amounts of cold water
immediately without rubbing. Consult a doctor quickly.
 Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves during expansive mortar handling, mixing and
filling. Dust-proof mask is recommended in poorly ventilated areas such as tunnels or
mines.
 Plug the holes immediately after filling and cover the holes with straw mat. Keep your
face away from the holes filled by mortar. Stay away from filled holes at least 3 hours
after filling to avoid blow-out shot. Keep people away from job site after filling.
  Warm or bubbling mortar is forbidden to fill into holes. Once filled holes start to
smoke or steam, that is the sign they may be about to blow out. Clear the area of
people immediately.
 Keep people away from jobsite after filling holes. In case of people have to remain in
the area, cover filled holes with a tarpaulin.
 Take care of fall of cracked block from the cracking object.

Stay away to avoid Blow Out

Wear Goggles Use Plastic Gloves
Shoots

RockFrac® NEDA appears like a greyish white powder and is composed of multi-structured
inorganic particles. There is no content of any harmful composition.

Factors affecting the expansive pressure of RockFrac® NEDA

1. The expansive stress of RockFrac® NEDA reaches maximum value in about 24 hours of
reaction.

2. The expansive stress of RockFrac® NEDA decreases if water ratio increases.

3. The expansive stress of RockFrac® NEDA would increase with rising temperature.

4. The expansive stress of RockFrac® NEDA would be higher if the diameter of pre-drilled
hole is bigger.

Product composition, Ingredient information

CHEMICAL Name : Calcium Oxide with Calcium Carbonate
CHEMICAL FORMULA: CaO & CaCO³ (varying percentages)
Form: powder
Color: grayish
CAS nº 1305-78-8
EINECS nº 215-138-9
ONU nº 1910

Hazard Statement
 Reacts with water with low exothermal effect and dangerous squirts
 It does not have particular toxicological effects
 Prolonged or repeated short time overexposure may be irritant by
 inhalation or by contact with wet skin and eyes

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Advantages:
 Quicker and more economical demolitions than using heavy machinery, such as
hydraulic hammers, vibration, etc.
 Produces the breakage in a safe, precise way, without vibration or explosion,
hammering noise or tremor, no gases, sparks or accessibility problems. No
contamination, or ecological assaults. Does not stop any other job on the site.
 Does not cause damage to ecosystems whether fauna or flora, being an irreplaceable
resource in underwater demolitions.
 Does not require permits or experience, so it can be used by any workman, anyplace,
even in closed or reduced spaces or with difficult access.
 Is specially indicated in risk areas with presence of flammable or explosive products.
 It can be used on rocks, reinforced or un-reinforced concrete.
 Useful in large jobs as well as small projects.