ENGINEERING OFFICE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03600 – GROUT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Furnish all labour, materials, tools and equipment and perform all services and operations
necessary for the complete supply and installation of grouts:

1. Cementitious Grouts.
2. Anchoring Grouts
3. Bedding Mortars

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Related work to be coordinated and used in conjunction with this specification includes but is not
restricted to:

1. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete

2. Section 03400 - Precast Concrete
3. Section 05120 - Structural steel-
4. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrication

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Control Sample: Complete a sample of the premixed and site mixed work in an approved location
and obtain approval before proceeding. Additive Manufacturer's representative to be present to
supervise control sample.

1.4 STANDARDS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the referenced material.

Table: 03600-1A
ASTM C 1107 Standard specification for Packaged Dry Hydraulic cement Grout (Non-Shrink).
ASTM C 579 Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical resistant grout.
ASTM C 881 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resin – Base bonding system for concrete.
ASTM C 109 Standard Test Method for Compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

A. The following definitions shall pertain to works or phrases as utilized in this Section.

1. ‘Cementitious Grout’ is a mixture of cementitious materials and water, proportioned to

produce a pourable (fluid) consistency without segregation of the constituents.
2. ‘Anchoring Grouts’ are grouts specifically materials designed for anchoring purposes.
3. ‘Mortars’ are cementitious or chemical materials proportioned to produce a trowelable
consistence for vertical and overhead repairs or bedding purposes.

1.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Product manufacturer, testing and installation shall comply with the following requirements, unless
otherwise approved:

1. Cementitious grout shall typically be used where it is necessary to eliminate shrinkage

when filling the void between a base plate and a substrate such as the grouting of
stanchion bases.
2. Anchoring grouts shall be used to secure anchor bolts, rebar, or fill in tie rod holes.

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3. Grout manufacturer shall operate under a certified ISO 9000 Quality System.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples:

1. Submit sample of any proposed additives before delivery of material generally.

2. Submit sample of any proposed premixed grout before delivery of material generally.

B. Product Data:

1. Submit name of manufacturer of premixed grout and additives and specific brand name.
2. Submit 2 copies of manufacturer's technical data.
3. Submit 2 copies of manufacturer's recommended mixing and placing instructions.

C. Methods:

1. Prior to commencing work submit details of methods and techniques proposed for the
design and execution of the work.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Storage:

1. Store grout bags as per recommendations of the grout manufacturers.

2. Store out of direct sunlight, clear of the ground on pallets protected from rainfall.

B. Handling:

1. Grout: Use grout within 30 minutes of mixing or in the time recommended by the
manufacturer of the additives.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CEMENTITIOUS GROUTS

A. Cementitious grout shall comply with the following requirements.

1. Cementitious grout shall be a single pack special purpose product which requires only the
addition of water at site and shall comply with the following:
a. Non-shrink
b. Non-metallic
c. Chloride free
d. Minimum Compressive Strength (fluid consistency).
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i. 30 N/mm at 7 days.
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ii. 40 N/mm at 28 days.
2. Cementitious grouts shall comply with the following Standards:
a. ASTM C230 for workability.
b. ASTM C232 for bleed water.
c. ASTM C878 for expansion.

2.2 EPOXY GROUT

A. Grout for anchoring rebar, bolts or other anchors shall be a pre-measured two or epoxy resin
specifically developed for anchoring purposes.

1. The resin must be non-expansive and tolerant to wet or damp surfaces.

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2. Minimum compressive strength : 90 N/mm (1 day)
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3. Minimum flexural strength : 100 N/mm (7 days)

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4. Minimum tensile strength : 14N/mm (7 days)

2.3 BEDDING MORTARS

A. Bedding mortars for pre-cast elements shall be pre-bagged cementitious products requiring
only the addition of water at site.
1. Minimum compressive strength at 28 days: 40 N/mm².
2. Site mixed sand / cement mortars are not allowed.
3. Bonding Agent: As recommended by the Manufacturer.

2.3 OTHER MATERIALS

A. Additives: Subject to approval.

B. Water: As specified in Section 03300 for Concrete.

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1. In hot weather, use cold water to bring the mixed grout temperature to less than 30 C.

2.4 MIXES

A. Mixing to be done as per recommendation of the manufacturer.

2.5 FORMWORK

A. As specified in Section 03100 Concrete.

B. For smaller areas to manufacturer's instructions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine surfaces and conditions to which the Work of this Section is to be applied to ensure
that they are adequate to provide a satisfactory application.

B. Report any unsatisfactory conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Scrabble concrete surfaces to provide key.

B. Ensure spaces to receive grout are clean and free from debris.

C. Thoroughly wet surfaces and allow free water to disperse prior to application of grout.

3.3 FORMWORK

A. Fix edge formwork where necessary.

B. Ensure formwork is secure and watertight to prevent movement and leaking during the
placing and curing of the grout.

C. Edge formwork to base plates to be to the level of the plate.

D. Strike formwork within 24 hours of filling.

3.4 APPLICATION

A. Place grout in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in relationship to temperature and

workability conditions.

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B. Strike edges clean and compress to conditions as indicated on the drawings.

C. Materials shall be applied in position within one hour of mixing (unless manufacturer's
literature states otherwise). After half an hour discard any grout mix that shows signs of
stiffening.

D. As soon as grout sets, cure exposed surfaces with curing compound applied in strict
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

3.5 CLEAN-UP

A. Promptly, as the Work proceeds and upon completion, scrape off and remove all grout
materials from adjacent surfaces. Clean up and remove any surplus material and rubbish
resulting from the work of this Section.

END OF SECTION-03600

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