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03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete
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03 40 00 Precast Concrete
Description
Glenium 7700 ready-to-use
high-range water-reducing
Glenium® 7700
admixture is based on the next High–Range Water-Reducing Admixture
generation of polycarboxylate
technology found in all of Features
the Glenium 7000 series
products. This technology l Superior slump retention
combines state-of-the-art l Excellent early strength development
molecular design with a precise
l High ultimate strengths
understanding of regional
cements to provide specific and l Optimum setting time
exceptional value to all phases l Consistent air entrainment
of the concrete construction
process. l Dosage flexibility
Performance Characteristics
Applications
Slump Retention: Concrete produced with Glenium 7700 admixture maintains slump
Recommended for use in: significantly longer than concrete mixtures containing naphthalene, melamine, and first
l Concrete requiring high- generation polycarboxylate high-range water-reducing admixtures. This slump retention
early compressive strength is achieved without affecting rate of hardening or early age compressive strength
development development.
l Applications requiring
workability retention without Mixture Data: Figure 1 represents average slump retention performance across
retardation multiple field trials throughout North America. Figure 2 represents average compressive
strength results from these same field trials. Materials were all different as were starting
l Concrete where high
consistencies. The reference admixture in this graph represents the first generation of
flowability, increased
high-early strength polycarboxylate technology.
stability and durability are
needed
l Production of Self-
Consolidating Concrete
(SCC) mixtures
l Concrete with varying water
reduction requirements
(5-40%)
Product Data: Glenium® 7700
90%
admixtures, air-entrainers, corrosion inhibitors, and shrinkage
80% reducers.
70%
60% Reference Do not use Glenium 7700 admixture with admixtures
50% Glenium 7700 containing beta-naphthalene sulfonate. Erratic behaviors
in slump, workability retention and pumpability may be
40%
experienced.
0 20 40 60 80
Time (minutes)
Storage and Handling
Figure 2. Average Compressive Strength Results
Storage Temperature: Glenium 7700 admixture must be
stored at temperatures above 40 °F (5 °C). If Glenium 7700
10000 admixture freezes, thaw and reconstitute by mechanical
Compressive Strength (psi)
9000 Reference agitation. Do not use pressurized air for agitation without
8000
Glenium 7700 consulting technical support.
7000
6000
5000 Shelf Life: Glenium 7700 admixture has a minimum shelf life
4000 of 6 months. Depending on storage conditions, the shelf life
3000 may be greater than stated. To ensure the longest shelf life
2000 potential, recirculation is recommended. Please contact your
1000 local sales representative regarding suitability for use and
0
dosage recommendations if the shelf life of Glenium 7700
24 Hours 7 days 28 days
admixture has been exceeded.