MS For Rectification Work of Air Bubbles

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PENINSULAR of Air Bubbles/Pinholes/Blowholes Rev: 0 Date: 04/05/18
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TITLE: METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION WORK

OF AIR BUBBLES/PINHOLES/BLOWHOLES
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ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE
1.0 OBJECTIVE 3
2.0 SCOPE 3
3.0 PURPOSE 3
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 3
5.0 REPAIR MATERIALS 4
6.0 WORK SEQUENCE 4
7.0 MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL 4
8.0 REMARKS 4
9.0 ATTACHMENT A : SIKAGROUT 215 6

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1.0 OBJECTIVE
To outline the method statement for rectification work of air bubbles / pinholes / blowholes
for crossbeam and crosshead.
2.0 SCOPE
This method of statement applies to all activities associated with patching works at site of
our scope.
3.0 PURPOSE
This method of statement describes the procedure and inspection instructions to be
followed during application of patching works. This has to ensure that all activities are in full
compliance with requirements as per manufacturer’s standards.
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Site Supervisor
Coordinates day-to-day activities of the site work and responsible the production
work at the site.
II. Site Engineer
Provide technical information and oversees the day–to–day activities in field
supervision.
III. Production Manager
Manage and direct production process and plant activities performed by operation
team in accordance with requirement.

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5.0 REPAIR MATERIALS

i. Non – Shrink Grout (SikaGrout-215)
6.0 WORK SEQUENCE
i. Identify the correct location of air bubbles area.

ii. Using stainless steel scraper to remove any loose debris at surrounding air bubbles
area.
iii. Clean repair concrete surface with flushing water, ensure the surface is free from
dust and loose material.
iv. Mix approved non-shrink grout (SikaGrout 215) to flowable mode as per
manufacturer's recommendation.
v. Patch grout to the air bubbles surface area.
vi. Trowels smooth the repair surface to flash with surrounding concrete.
7.0 MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL
I. Non-Shrink Grout (SikaGrout-215)

II. Stainless steel scraper
8.0 REMARKS
 Formwork fitted around the base to contain grout must be as watertight as is practical, to
prevent grout loss.
 Product shall be stored in a cool, dry area below 30ºc.

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Figure 1 : Concrete Air Bubbles

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ATTACHMENT A : SIKAGROUT 215
Product Data Sheet
Edition 2011-11_1
SikaGrout®-215
SikaGrout®-215
Pumpable shrinkage compensated cementitious grout
®
Product SikaGrout -215 is a pumpable dual-shrinkage compensated, self-levelling,
prebagged cementitious grout with extended working time to suit local ambient
Description
Construction
temperatures.
Uses SikaGrout®-215 is suitable for repairs to the following concrete structures:

 Machine foundations
 Columns in precast construction
 Concrete anchors
 Bridge bearings
 Cavities
 Gaps
 Recesses
 Rail beds
 Honeycombs (pre-packed grouting)
®
SikaGrout -215 is suitable for grouting works with clearances as low as 5 mm.
Characteristics /  Easy to mix and apply

Advantages  Good flow characteristics
 Rapid strength development
 High ultimate strengths
 Impact resistant
 Non-corrosive
 Non-toxic
 Iron and chloride free
 Dense and non-shrink (2-step expansion)
 Gaseous expansion in plastic stage
 Crystalline expansion in hardened stage
 Extended working time
 Good pumping properties
 Tested for compatibility with drinking water
Product Data
Form
Appearance / Colour Grey powder
1 SikaGrout®-215 1/4
Packaging 25 kg bags
Storage
Storage Conditions / 6 months from the date of production if stored properly in original, unopened and
Shelf Life undamaged sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5°C and
+40°C. Protect from direct sunlight.
Technical Data
Wet Density ~ 2.2 kg/ltr (depending on consistency and temperature)
Aggregate Size 1.2 mm max.
Layer Thickness 50 mm max. per pour / 5 mm min. per pour
Mechanical / Physical
Properties
Typical Results Tests carried out at +25°C

Mix Designs Flowable Pourable
(Water content 4.2 ltr/ (Water content 3.8 ltr/
25 kg bag) 25 kg bag)
Flow BS Cone ~280 mm ~250 mm
JA Cone ~7 seconds ~22 seconds
Initial setting time 4 h : 20 m 3 h : 40 m
Expansion at 24 hours ~0.63 % ~0.35 %
2 2
Compressive strength 1 day ~25 N/mm ~30 N/mm
2 2
7 days ~50 N/mm ~65 N/mm
2 2
28 days ~65 N/mm ~70 N/mm
2 2
Flexural strength 7 days ~5.8 N/mm ~6.4 N/mm
2 2
28 days ~7.9 N/mm ~8.3 N/mm
The above tests were conducted under laboratory conditions in accordance with
the following standards:
 Bleeding & Expansion ASTM C 940
 Compressive strength ASTM C 109
 Flexural strength BS 4551
The results above are typical data and given as a guide only. Site results may
differ according to mixing process, placing, curing, etc. Preliminary tests are
always recommended.
System Information
Application Details
Typical Yield Flowable consistency

®
SikaGrout -215 1.84 kg 25 kg 74 x 25 kg bags
Water 0.31 ltr 4.2 ltr 309 ltr
3
Volume mortar 1 ltr 13.6 ltr 1m
Pourable consistency
®
SikaGrout -215 1.90 kg 25 kg 76 x 25 kg bags
Water 0.30 ltr 4.0 ltr 303 ltr
3
Volume mortar 1 ltr 13.2 ltr 1m
Substrate Quality Concrete, mortar and stone
Surfaces must be sound, clean, free from frost, oils, grease, standing water and
all loosely adhering particles and other surface contaminants.
Metal surfaces (iron and steel)
Surfaces should be clean, free from scale, rust, oil and grease.
Substrate Preparation The substrate should be prepared by suitable mechanical preparation techniques
such as high pressure water, breakers, grit blasting, scabblers, etc.
All absorbent surfaces must be well saturated with clean water, but free of any
surface water or puddles prior to the application of SikaGrout®-215.
Application Conditions /
Limitations
Substrate Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.
Ambient Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.
Application Instructions
Mix Ratio Consistency Water (ltr) per 25 kg of grout

Flowable 4.0 – 4.4
Pourable 3.6 – 4.0
Stiff 3.0 – 3.4 (for special applications such as anchoring of starter bars)
Mixing Place about 70 - 80% of the premeasured clean water (depending on consistency
required - refer to “Mix Ratio”) into a clean container and gradually add the whole
®
bag of SikaGrout -215 into it while continuously mixing. Add the remaining water
until the desired consistency is obtained.
Mixing Time Mix for 2 to 3 minutes with a slow speed drill (500 rpm max.).
®
Application Method / Use SikaGrout -215 for grouting only.
Tools After mixing, stir lightly with a spatula for a few seconds to release any entrapped
air. The grout is then poured immediately into the prepared formwork.
When carrying out baseplate grouting, ensure sufficient pressure head is
maintained for uninterrupted mortar flow. For formwork repair, the prepared
formwork must be firmly in place and kept watertight.
When placing grout over a large area, it is important to maintain a continuous flow
throughout. Work sequence must be properly organised to ensure an
uninterrupted flow. In large areas, SikaGrout®-215 may be pumped using heavy
duty diaphragm pumps. Screw feed and piston pumps may also be used.
Specific Areas of Application
 Grouting under baseplate – use pourable consistency.
 Formwork grouting (example deep honeycombs, column reinforcements,
etc.):
- Pouring method – use flowable / pourable consistency.
- Prepacked method – use flowable consistency.
 Grouting anchor bolts – use stiff consistency.
 Grouting large volumes – for sections thicker than 50 mm, it is necessary to
fill the SikaGrout®-215 with graded 10 mm silt free aggregates to minimise
temperature rise generated during the curing stage. The quantity of
aggregates should not exceed 1 part aggregates to 1 part SikaGrout®-215 by
weight. For such mixes, a conventional concrete mixer and pump may be
used. To further ensure that air entrapped during mixing is allowed to fully
escape, it may be necessary to make breather holes. Use steel rods or
chains to assist the flow of grout where necessary.
Cleaning of Tools Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use.
Hardened and/or cured material can only be mechanically removed.
Notes on Application / At temperatures below +20°C, setting time and strength development will be
Limitations slower.
Non-shrink grout contains additives which expand either during the plastic stage
and / or the hardening stage to compensate for the shrinkage of the cementitious
matrix. However, this ‘non-shrink’ property will be effective only if the material is
not subjected to water loss.
This is confirmed by a note in the ASTM C 1107 Standard Specification for
packaged dry, hydraulic cement grout (non-shrinkable), which clarifies the
behaviour of the non-shrink grout when subjected to some drying:
“Note 1: Since all conditions of use cannot be anticipated, this specification
requires non-shrink grout to exhibit no shrinkage when tested in a laboratory-
controlled moist-cured environment, and requires only the reporting of the
observed height change, usually shrinkage, when test specimens are subject to
some degree of drying.”
Curing Details
Construction
Curing If formwork type repair is used, leave the formwork in place for at least 3 days.
Upon removal of the formwork, cure the exposed surfaces immediately with
Antisol®-E curing compound or use other approved curing methods.
Value Base All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are based on laboratory tests.
Actual measured data may vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
Health and Safety For information and advice on the safe handling, storage and disposal of chemical
products, users shall refer to the most recent Material Safety Data Sheet
Information (available on request) containing physical, ecological, toxicological and other
safety-related data.
Legal Notes The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the
application and end-use of Sika products, are given in good faith based on Sika's
current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled
and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s recommendations.
In practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular
purpose, nor any liability arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be
inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from
any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the product’s
suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to
change the properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and
delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on
request.
Sika Singapore Pte Ltd Phone: +65 6777 2811

200 Pandan Loop, 06-02 Pantech 21 Fax: +65 6779 6200
Singapore 128388 e-mail: info@sg.sika.com
SINGAPORE www.sika.com.sg
Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd Phone: +606-7991762

Lot 689 Nilai Industrial Estate Fax: +606-7991980
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan DK e-mail: info@my.sika.com
MALAYSIA www.sika.com.my

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V202 – Construction and Completion of Doc.

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

TITLE: METHOD STATEMENT FOR RECTIFICATION WORK

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAGE

5.0 REPAIR MATERIALS 4

6.0 WORK SEQUENCE 4

7.0 MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL 4

9.0 ATTACHMENT A : SIKAGROUT 215 6

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

5.0 REPAIR MATERIALS

6.0 WORK SEQUENCE

i. Identify the correct location of air bubbles area.

7.0 MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIAL

I. Non-Shrink Grout (SikaGrout-215)

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

Figure 1 : Concrete Air Bubbles

PENPRECAST Associated Works From Dagang to

ATTACHMENT A : SIKAGROUT 215

Uses SikaGrout®-215 is suitable for repairs to the following concrete structures:

Characteristics /  Easy to mix and apply

Appearance / Colour Grey powder

Wet Density ~ 2.2 kg/ltr (depending on consistency and temperature)

Aggregate Size 1.2 mm max.

Layer Thickness 50 mm max. per pour / 5 mm min. per pour

Typical Results Tests carried out at +25°C

Typical Yield Flowable consistency

Substrate Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.

Ambient Temperature +10°C min. / +40°C max.

Mix Ratio Consistency Water (ltr) per 25 kg of grout

Sika Singapore Pte Ltd Phone: +65 6777 2811

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd Phone: +606-7991762

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