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Parex Tecfast Concrete

R4 Classification, Deep Section, Rapid Setting Repair Concrete

Parex Tecfast Concrete is a cement based, one-component, rapid setting, shrinkage compensated repair concrete. Parex Tecfast Concrete is suitable for all concrete works where early strength development is required in order to allow early use of the placed sections. The product may be used for localised repairs plus large area placement or reinstatement of concrete pavements.

  • Suitable for use in exposure classes: XO, XC4, XS3, XD3, XF1, XA1.
  • Rapid setting.
  • High early strength gain.
  • 20 - 650mm application thickness.
  • Good chemical resistance.
  • No special curing required.
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Usage

  • Concrete repairs to accept foot and vehicular traffic.
  • Forming of new pavement areas.
  • Reinstatement of deteriorated pavement areas.
  • Rapid repairs to roadways and runways.
  • Structural support situations.  

Advantages

  • Suitable for use in exposure classes: XO, XC4, XS3, XD3, XF1, XA1.
  • Rapid setting.
  • High early strength gain.
  • 20 - 650mm application thickness.
  • Good chemical resistance.
  • No special curing required.

Packaging

25 kg bags

Colour

Grey powder

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Parex Tecfast Concrete meets the requirements of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works Volume 1 Specification for Highway Works Series 1700 for Structural Concrete.
Parex Tecfast Concrete complies with the classification R4 according to EN 1504-3 and is a concrete repair product for structural repair CC mortar (i.e. based on hydraulic cement). 
Product Information

Composition

Portland cement, selected fillers and aggregates, special additives

Shelf life

6 months

Storage conditions

Store properly in dry conditions in undamaged and unopened original sealed packaging

Maximum grain size

6.0 mm

Density

2250-2300 kg/m³

(EN 12390-7)

Soluble chloride ion content

<0.003%

(EN 1015-17)

 
Technical Information

Compressive strength

2 hours

~20 N/mm2

3 days

~35 N/mm2

7 days

~45 N/mm2

28 days~60 N/mm2

*typical values at 20°C using 2.25 litres of water

Modulus of elasticity in compression

41.2 GPa

(EN 13412)

Tensile strength

2.4 N/mm2

(EN 1542)

Reaction to fire

Euroclass A1

Application

Application Information

Mixing ratio

2.25 litres of water for 25 kg powder

Layer thickness

20mm minimum / 650mm maximum

Ambient air temperature

+5°C minimum / +35°C maximum

Substrate temperature

+5°C minimum / +35°C maximum

Pot Life

10 minutes* from the start of mixing.    

*at 20°C. At other temperatures, pot-life may differ. 

Setting time

20 minutes

Initial set time

15 minutes
Consumption

Yield

25 kg yields 11.5 litres
Application steps

MIXING

To achieve the most consistent concrete mix, mechanical mixing using a forced action mixer such as a CreteAngle or Rojo is recommended. Small mixes may be made using a heavy duty, slow speed, high torque drill and Mortar Stirrer.
Measure the appropriate amount of water and place in to a clean mixing vessel. Excess water should not be added. Slowly add a complete bag of Parex Tecfast Concrete into the water and continuously mix to achieve a uniform and lump free consistency.

The concrete should be placed within approximately 15 minutes of mixing. The working time may be extended in cold ambient conditions and may be slightly shortened in hot ambient conditions. For cold weather working, warm mixing water up to 30°C may be used.

Once setting of the concrete has commenced, further mixing should not be used to rework the mix.

APPLICATION

Mixed Parex Tecfast Concrete should be placed onto the dampened prepared surface as soon as mixing is complete. Once placed, fully compact the concrete to obtain maximum strength development. The bed thickness applied in a single application should be between 20mm and 650mm.
The placed concrete will have hardened sufficiently to carry out further work within some 20 minutes depending on the surrounding ambient conditions.

CURING TREATMENT

No special curing is required at temperatures between 5°C and 35°C. 
At early ages, do not allow placed concrete to rapidly dry and protect from rain and frost.

CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT

Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened / cured material can only be mechanically removed.

 

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