Rapid Setting Patch Repair for Concrete
Slabs and Floors.
Physical Properties
Description
Water powder ratio at 0.13 ( 28°C )
StrongPatch RSP is a blend of dry powders and Compressive Strength, N/mm2
graded aggregates which requires only the site ASTM C-109
addition of clean water to produce a highly 3 hours 30
consistent, high strength, free flowing repair 1 day 45
concrete which self- compacts. The material is 7 days 60
blend of inorganic cements, special fillers and 28 days 70
chemical additives to control the rate of Working Life, mins
strength gain to provide a fluid micro-concrete. 25°C 30
StrongPatch RSP exhibits excellent thermal 30°C 20
compatibility with good concrete and good water
Setting Time, mins
repellent properties.
BS 4550 : Part 3 : 1978 w/p
ratio 0.18 @ 25°C
Uses Initial set 40
Final set 60
For the emergency reinstatement of damaged or
deteriorated concrete. The material is Traffic Time, hr @
particularly suitable for repairs to airport 25°C Pedestrian 1
runways, aprons and areas where wheeled Vehicular 3
traffic requires fast return to service. It may be Fresh wet density Approximately
used internally and externally. 2,300 kg/m3
Advantages
• Rapid strength gain – will accept
vehicular traffic in in 3 hours Application Instructions
• High Strength, high abrasion
and weather resistance Preparation
• Economical – can be bulked-out with
graded aggregate in some locations Saw cut the extremities of the repair locations
• Flowable, self – compacting – to a depth of at least 20 mm to avoid feather –
eliminates honey – combing and edging and to provide a square edge. Break
voids out the complete repair area to a minimum
• Contains no chloride admixtures depth of 20 mm up to the sawn edges.
Clean the surface and remove any dust, oil,
paint and grease deposited.
Priming
Prior placing, the prepared concrete substrate
should be saturated by flooring with clean
water. Immediately prior to the application of
StrongPatch RSP, the water should be
removed leaving the substrate fully
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Rapid Setting Patch Repair for Concrete
Slabs and Floors.
Mixing
Yield
Mixing in a suitability sized drum using an
approved spiral paddle in a slow speed StrongPatch RSP 15 litre per bag
(400/500 rpm) heavy duty drill is acceptable. depending on water addition
Measure 4.0 to 4.5 litres of water and pour three or 66 bags → yield 1 m3
quarters into the mixer. Add one full 30 kg bag
of StrongPatch RSP and mix for one minute StrongBond AR 4 – 6 m2 per litre
before adding the rest of the water. Mix for a depend on porosity of substrate
further 3 to 4 minutes until a smooth even
consistency is obtained. Technical Support
When the drill and paddle mixing method is Estrong offers a comprehensive range of
used, the complete measured volume of water high performance, high quality of product for
should be placed in the mixing drum. With the both new and existing concrete surfaces. In
paddle rotating, add one full 30 kg bag of addition, the company offers a technical
StrongPatch RSP and mix for 3 to 5 minutes support package to specifiers, end- users
until a smooth StrongPatch even consistency and contractors, as well as on-site
is obtained. technical assistance.
Placing Storage
The mixed material should be placed within StrongPatch RSP should be stored on
10 minutes of mixing in order to gain full benefit pallets in dry conditions. Under these
of fluidity. Repairs may be surfaced finished conditions, the product will have a shelf life
using a trowel or wood float. If a textured of 6 months.
surface is required, this can be achieved using
a suitable roller or brush as the material begins Precaution
to stiffen. StrongPatch RSP can be applied up
to 100 mm thickness in a single application. StrongPatch RSP should not come in
contact with the skin and eyes, or be
For repair sections deeper than 100 mm, it swallowed. Ensure adequate ventilation
would be necessary to fill-out Strongpatch and avoid inhalation of vapours. If contact
RSP with suitable and properly graded with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
aggregate in order to minimize temperature rise. of clean water and seek medical advice. If
Aggregate should be in a saturated, surface dry swallowed, seek medical attention
condition. The quantity of aggregate required immediately and do not induce vomiting.
will vary dependent on the nature and
configuration of the repair location. The Additional Information
quantity of aggregate should never exceed 1
part aggregate to 1 part StrongPatch RSP (by Estrong manufactures and offers a wide
dry weight). Trial mixes should be made in order range of complementary products, which
to ensure the optimum addition of both water includes waterstops, waterproofing
and aggregate. products, grouts, anchors, specialized
flooring products. In addition, a wide
Packing range of products formulated for repair and
refurbishment of spalled concrete are
StrongPatch RSP 30 kg bag available.
StrongBond AR 20 kg pail
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