Patchroc RSP
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Patchroc RSP constructive solutions
Rapid - setting patch repair concrete for
pavements and floors
Design criteria
Patchroc RSP is designed for horizontal use but can also
Uses
be used vertically with the aid of formwork. It is suitable for
For the emergency reinstatement of damaged or
use at nominal thickness of 100 mm. thicker sections up to
deteriorated concrete. The material is particularly suitable
250 mm may be applied by the additional of graded silt-
for repairs to airport runways, aprons and areas where
free aggregate.
wheeled traffic requires fast return to service. It may be
used internally and externally. The material should not be applied at less than 20mm
thickness. Aggregate should not be added at applied
For the reinstatement of very large areas of concrete
thickness between 20 mm and 100 mm without specific
pavements and floors, the use of Paveroc is
advice from Fosroc. Horizontal surface areas should be
recommended.
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restricted to bay sizes not exceeding 4m and 12m where
filled with aggregate. Consult Fosroc for further
Advantages
information.
■ Rapid strength gain - will accept vehicular traffic in 2
hours
Properties
■ High strength, abrasion and weather resistance. The physical properties given are typical of those obtained
■ Economical - can be bulked- out with graded in practice.
aggregate in some locations
Test method Typical Result
■ Self - compacting - eliminates honey - combing and Compressive
voids strength (BS1881:Part 116:1983)
w/p ratio 018 - 100mm
■ Contains no chloride admixtures. O
cubes wet cured @25 C 20N/mm2 @ 2hours
Description 35N/mm2 @ 3hours
45N/mm2 @ 1 day
Patchroc RSP is a blend of dry powders and graded 60N/mm2 @ 3days
aggregates which requires only the site addition of clean 70N/mm2 @ 28days
water to produce a highly consistent, high strength, free Working life 30 mins @ 25½C
flowing repair concrete which self- compacts. The material 20 mins@ 35½C
is blend of inorganic cements, special fillers and chemical Setting time (BS4550:Part3:1978)
w/p ratio 0.18 @25½C
additives to control the rate of strength gain to provide a
Initial set : 40 mins
fluid micro- concrete with good handling characteristic.
Final set : 50mins
Patchroc RSP exhibits excellent thermal compatibility with
Traffic time (@25½C)
concrete and good water repellent properties. Pedestrian : 1 hr
Vehicular : 2 hr
Technical support Coefficient of thermal
Fosroc offers a comprehensive range of high expansion : 11x10-6/½C
Fresh wet density : approximately 2270kg/m3
performance, high quality concrete repair and construction
dependent on actual
products. In addition, Fosroc offers a technical support
consistency
service to specifiers, end users and contractors, as well as
on site technical assistance in locations all over the world.
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Specification clauses long as possible and any excess removed. Nitobond AR
primer should then be scrubbed well into the surface.
Fast setting patch repair concrete
Patchroc RSP may be applied as soon as the primer
The fast setting repair concrete shall be Patchroc RSP, a
becomes tacky.
single component cement - based blend of powders and
graded aggregates to which only the site addition of clean ** Note: If the primer dries before Patchroc RSP is
water shall be permitted. The cured patch repair concrete applied re-priming should take place exactly as described
shall achieve 20N/mm2 after 2 hours and 45N/mm2 after above before continuing.
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1 day (@25 C). The product shall be capable of accepting
o Mixing
pedestrian and vehicular traffic after 2 hours (@25 C)
Care should be taken to ensure that Patchroc RSP is
thoroughly mixed. A forced - action mixer is essential.
Application instructions
Mixing in a suitably sized drum using an approved spiral
Preparation paddle in a slow speed (400/500 rpm) heavy duty drill is
Saw cut or cut back the extremities of the repair locations acceptable. Free - fall mixers must not be used. Mixing of
to a depth of at least 20 mm to avoid feather - edging and part bags should never be attempted.
to provide a square edge. Break out the complete repair
It is essential that machine mixing capacity and labour
area to a minimum depth of 20 mm up to the sawn edges.
availability is adequate to enable the placing operation to
Clean the surface and remove any dust, unsound or carry out continuously. Measure 5 to 5.5 litres of drinking
contaminated materials, plaster, oil, paint, grease, quality water and pour three - quarters into the mixer. With
corrosion deposits or algae. Where breaking out is not the machine in operation, add one full 30 kg bag of
required roughen the surface and remove any laitance by Patchroc RSP and mix for one minute before adding the
light scabbling or grit - blasting. rest of the water. Mix for a further 3 to 4 minutes until a
Oil and grease deposits should be removed by steam smooth even consistency is obtained. Note that powder
cleaning, detergent scrubbing or the use of a proprietary must always be added to water. The quantities mixed may
degreaser. The effectiveness of decontamination should be scaled up as required.
then be assessed by a pull - off test. When the drill and paddle mixing method is used, the
The prepared area all should be blown clean with oil- free complete measured volume of water should be placed in
compressed air. Temporary formwork should be fitted the mixing drum. With the paddle rotating, add one full 30
tightly into all existing pavement and floor joints which kg bag of Patchroc RSP and mix for 3 to 5 minutes until a
abut the repair zone in order to prevent grout loss during smooth even consistency is obtained.
loss during the repair process. It is recommended that the mixed product be passed
through a suitable coarse metal screen prior to placing or
Priming pumping to highlight any unmixed material.
Prior to placing, the prepared concrete substrate should
be saturated by flooring with clean water. Immediately Placing
prior to the application of Patchroc RSP, the water should The mixed material should be placed within 10 minutes of
be removed leaving the substrate fully saturated. mixing in order to gain the full benefit of fluidity. Each
Providing the substrate has been properly soaked, further repair should be poured or pumped in a single continuous
priming is not normally necessary. Where soaking is not operation. Repairs may be surfaced finished using a
possible, the following procedure should be used. The trowel or wood float. If a textured surface is required, this
substrate should be well soaked with clean water for as can be achieved using a suitable roller or brush as the
material begins to stiffen. The completed surface should
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not be overworked. Patchroc RSP can be applied up to Curing
100 mm thickness in a single application. Patchroc RSP is a cement -based product. In common
with all cementitious materials, Patchroc RSP must be
For repair sections deeper than 100 mm, it would be
cured immediately after finishing in accordance with good
necessary to fill-out Patchroc RSP with suitable and
concrete practice. The use of Nitobond AR or Concure 90
properly graded aggregate in order to minimise
Clear, sprayed on to surface of the finished mortar in a
temperature rise. Aggregate should be in a saturated,
continuous film is recommended. In fast drying conditions
surface dry condition. The quantity of aggregate required
supplementary curing with polythene sheeting taped down
will vary dependent on the nature and configuration of the
at the edges must be used. In cold conditions, the finished
repair location. Generally, for sections between 100 mm
repair must be protected from freezing.
and 250 mm deep, the following mix designs should be
considered.
Cleaning
30 kgs Patchroc RSP Patchroc RSP and Nitobond AR should be removed from
tools, equipment and mixers with clean water immediately
4.7- 5.2 litres clean water
after use. Cured material can only be removed
12.5 kgs 8 to 12 mm aggregate mechanically.
7.5 kgs zone 2 sand Equipment used with Concure 90 Clear should be cleaned
The water demand may vary dependent on the condition with Fosroc Solvent 103.
of the aggregate. To place the filled Patchroc RSP at the
lower water content, the use of a vibrating poker is Limitations
desirable, to aid compaction. The quantity of aggregate Patchroc RSP should not be used when the temperature
should never exceed 1 part aggregate to 1 part Patchroc o
is below 5 C and falling. Do not mix part bags. The
RSP( by dry weight ). Trial mixes should be made in order product should not be exposed to moving water during
to ensure the optimum addition of both water and application. Exposure to heavy rainfall prior to the final set
aggregate. may result in surface scour. If any doubts arise concerning
Note the minimum applied thickness of Patchroc RSP is arise concerning temperature or substrate conditions,
20 mm Aggregate should not be added at applied consult Fosroc.
thickness between 20 mm and 100 mm without specific
advice from Fosroc. Estimating
Supply
Low temperature working
Patchroc RSP : 30 kg bags
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In cold conditions down to 5 C, the use of warm water (up
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Nitobond AR : 25 litres tins
to 30 C) is advisable to accelerate strength development.
Concure 90 Clear : 25 and 200 litres drums
Normal precautions for winter working with cementitious
Fosroc Solvent 103 : 25 litre drums
materials should then be adopted. The material should not
be applied when the substrate and/ or air temperature is Coverage
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5 C and falling. At 5 C static temperature or at 5 C and Patchroc RSP : approximately 15.5 litres/ 30 kg
rising the application may proceed. bag (0.76 m2 at 20 mm
thickness)
High temperature working Nitobond AR : 6 to 8 m2/litre
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At ambient temperatures above 30 C, the material should Concure 90 Clear : 4 to 5 m2/litre
be stored in the shade and cool water used for mixing.
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** Note: The actual yield per bag of Patchroc RSP will contact with the skin and eyes, or be swallowed. Ensure
depend on the consistency used. The coverage figures for adequate ventilation and avoid inhalation of vapours. Some
liquid products are theoretical- due to wastage factors and people are sensitive to resins, hardeners and solvents.
the variety and nature of possible substrates, practical Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves respiratory
coverage figures will be reduced. protective equipment must be used. The use of barrier
creams provides additional skin, rinse with plenty of clean
Storage water, and then cleanse with soap and water. In case of
skin contact with Nitoprime Zincrich and Concure 90 clear,
Shelf life
remove immediately with resin removing cream followed by
All products have a shelf life of 12 months if kept in a dry
washing with soap and water. Do not use solvent. In case of
store in the original, unopened bags or packs.
contact with eyes, resins immediately with plenty of clean
water and seek medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical
Storage conditions
attention immediately- do not induce vomiting.
Store in dry conditions in the original, unopened bags or
packs. If stored at high temperature and/or high humidity Fire
conditions the self life may be reduced. Nitobond AR should
Patchroc RSP and Nitobond AR are non-flammable
be protected from frost.
Concure 90 Clear and Fosroc Solvent 103 are flammable.
Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking. In the
Precautions
event of fire, extinguish with CO2 or foam. Do not use a
Health and safety water jet.
Patchroc RSP contains cement powders which, when mixed
or become damp, release alkalis which can be harmful to Flash points
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the skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing gloves, Concure 90 Clear 40 C
eye protection and respiratory protective equipment. The Fosroc Solvent 103 40oC
use of barrier creams provide additional skin protection. In For further information, refer to the Product Material Safety
case of contact with skin, rinse with plenty of clean water, Data Sheet.
then cleanse with soap and water. In case of contact with
eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean water and seek
Additional information
medical advice. If swallowed, seek medical attention
Patchroc RSP was formerly known as Renderoc RSP.
immediately- do not induce vomiting. Nitobond AR, Concure
90 Clear and Fosroc Solvent 103 should not come in
Patchroc is the trademark of Fosroc International Limited
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard Conditions for the
Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
Fosroc Singapore
6 Serangoon North Ave 5 telephone: fax: email:
#02-05 + 65 6665 3828 + 65 6899 1283 [Link]@[Link]
Singapore 554910
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