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Definitions

• the present invention relates to a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition for (i) inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures, (ii) repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures and/or (iii) surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces.
• the system may optionally comprise a bonding primer, reinforcement corrosion protection, re-profiling mortar and levelling / smoothing layer. These are commonly 3 or 4 different types of products, which has the disadvantages of being costly and requiring additional packaging and storage space.
• the present invention provides a solution to this problem by providing in one aspect a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition for (i) inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures, (ii) repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures and/or (iii) surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition comprises: at least one cementitious binder at least one filler and sands at least one antifoam agent at least one fibre component at least one anti-corrosion agent at least one plasticizer or superplasticizer at least one accelerator at least one anti-shrinkage agent and at least one polymer, redispersable polymer or co-polymer.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition comprises (% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition):
• substance names beginning with "poly”, such as, for example, polyglycol, polyethylene, polyvinyl alcohol, polyol, polycarboxylated ether, polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl ester, designate substances which formally contain, per molecule, two or more of the functional groups occurring in their name.
• polymer encompasses firstly a group of chemically uniform macromolecules which however differ with respect to the degree of polymerization, molar mass and chain length, which group was prepared by a polyreaction (polymerization, polyaddition, polycondensation). Secondly, the term also encompasses derivatives of such a group of macromolecules from polyreactions, i.e. compounds which were obtained by reactions, such as, for example, additions or substitutions, of functional groups on specified macromolecules and which may be chemically uniform or chemically nonuniform. Furthermore, the term also encompasses so-called prepolymers, i.e. reactive oligomeric preadducts whose functional groups are involved in the synthesis of macromolecules.
• polyol encompasses any desired polymer according to the above definition which has more than one hydroxyl group.
• pot life is understood as meaning the duration of processability of reactive compositions after their mixing with water. The end of the pot life is in most cases associated with a viscosity increase of the composition such that expedient processing of the composition is no longer possible.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one cementitious binder.
• the cementitious binder may be selected from a Portland cement (such as CEM I, II, III, IV or V, according to EN 197-1 ), a calcium aluminate cement (CAC) (such as CAC according to EN 14647 type TERNAL® RG or FONDU® from KERNEOS), a sulfo aluminate cement, a gypsum- based binder, lime, hydrated lime, silica fume, or a mixture thereof.
• the cementitious binder represents 15 to 40 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the cementitious binder represents 25.75 % ⁇ 10% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one filler and sands.
• the filler and sands may be selected among siliceous sands or fillers having a sieve curve between 0.05mm and 1 .5mm, calcareous filler (such as OMYACOAT 850-OG or OMYACOAT BL 200 from OMYA), precipitated ultra fine calcium carbonate (such as SOCAL 31 from SOLVAY), or a mixture thereof.
• the filler and sands may represent 50 to 80 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the filler and sands may represent 67.80 % ⁇ 10% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• a filler refers to a filler which ranges below 100 D m in particle size, while filler having a particle size greater than 100 D m is referred to as a sand.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one antifoam agent.
• the antifoam agent may be selected from a polyglycol, ethoxylate fatty alcohol, polisiloxane, or a mixture thereof [for example, LUMITEN * EP 3108 from BASF, AGITAN P813 from MUNZIG, AXILATTM DF 6352 DD from MOMENTIVE may be used].
• the antifoam agent may represent 0.05 to 1 .5 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the antifoam agent may represent 0.10 % ⁇ 1 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one fibre component.
• the fibre component may be selected from a polyolefines fibres (such as polyethylene or poplypropylene), nitryl, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), glass with or without anti-alkaline protection, cellulose, flax or hemp fibre component, or a mixture thereof [For example, SIKACRACKSTOP® 6 or 12mm from SIKA, KURALON RF 1000 from KURARAY, FIBRAFLEX from SAINT-GOBAIN, CEM-FIL® ANTI-CRACKTM HP from SAINT- GOBAIN, ARBOCEL® from JRS, FIBREMESH® from FIBREMESH® may be used].
• the fibre component may represent 0.05 to 1 .2 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the fibre component may represent 0.20 % ⁇ 1 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one anti-corrosion agent.
• the anti-corrosion agent may be selected from a sodium nitrite, calcium nitrite, dicyclohexylamine nitrite, mono-ethanolamine benzoate, ethanolamine benzoate, ethanolamine, diethanolamine, N.N- dimethylethanolamine, TRIS(hydroxymethyl-aminomethan), or a mixture thereof [For example, NITRITE DE SODIUM RW from BASF purity >
• the anti-corrosion agent may represent 0.05 to 3.2 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the anti-corrosion agent may represent 1 ,05 % ⁇ 2% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one plasticizer or superplasticizer.
• the plasticizer or superplasticizer may be selected from a polycarboxylated ether (PCE), lignosulfonate, melamine formaldehyde, or a mixture thereof [For example, SIKA®VISCOCRETE® from SIKA, FLUBE CA 140 from GIOVANNI BOZZETTO SpA, PERAMIN® COMPAC from KERNEOS may be used]
• the plasticizer or superplasticizer may represent 0.05 to 1 .2 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the plasticizer or superplasticizer may represent 0.05 % ⁇ 1 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one accelerator.
• the accelerator may be selected from a calcium formate, aluminium oxide, chlorinated or unclorinated accelerator, lithium salts (such as lithium carbonate), nitrite salts (such as sodium nitrite), nitrate salts (such as calcium nitrate), or a mixture thereof [For example, CALCIUM FORMATE from LANXESS - granulometry ⁇ 0.5mm - purity : 97.5% - , PROX-MAT C-143 from SYNTHRON, SODIUM CARBONATE from BRENNTAG,
• the accelerator may represent 0.1 to 3.5 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the accelerator may represent 1 .50 % ⁇ 2% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one anti-shrinkage agent.
• the anti-shrinkage agent may be selected from powder products or flakes, such as a polyol (SITREN® PSR100 from EVONIK), coated lime, a crystalline expansive agent (such as DENKA CSA from NEUCHEM SRL), aluminium powder, azodicarbonamide, or a mixture thereof [For example, DISPELAIR P430 from BLACKBURN CHEMICALS limited, UNIFOAM AZ STD et/ou ULTRA, PERAMIN SRA 40 from KERNEOS, BLITZ EXPANDAL from BENDA-LUTZ WERKE GmbH, EXPAN K from MITSUI
• the anti-shrinkage agent may represent 0.1 to 4.2 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the anti-shrinkage agent may represent 2.035 % ⁇ 2% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention comprises at least one polymer, redispersable polymer or co-polymer.
• the polymer, redispersable polymer or copolymer may be selected from polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl ester including polyvinyl acetate silane terminated polymer and polyvinyl ester silane terminated polymer, or a mixture thereof [For example, ELOTEX FL 1210 from SAINT-GOBAIN, ELOTEX MP 2100 from SAINT-GOBAIN, AXILAT HP 8510 from MOMENTIVE, AXILAT UP600B from MOMENTIVE, VINNAPAS 8031 H from WACKER - Tg comprised between 0°C to 16°C and TMMF between 0 and 8°C, may be used].
• the polymer, redispersable polymer or co-polymer may represent 0.1 to 3,5 % by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the polymer, redispersable polymer or co-polymer may represent 1 .5 % ⁇ 2% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may comprise at least one chromium reducer.
• the chromium reducer may be CHROMATEX C®, which may be purchased from the company TRICOSAL CHEMIE or CEM PROTECTOR SN 100 from MIG.
• the chromium reducer may represent 0.01 to 0.1 .% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the chromium reducer may represent 0.02 % ⁇ 0.05% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may comprise:
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may comprise:
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may additionally comprise 0.02% ⁇ 0.05% of chromium reducer, wherein the sum of the weight % of the aforementioned components is 100%.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may further comprise conventional admixtures like air entraining admixtures, defoamers, retarders, set accelerators, hardening accelerators, hydrophobising or shrinkage reducing admixtures.
• the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to the invention may be prepared by mixing and blending together all the components according to conventional methods.
• a wet mortar or cement composition comprising a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments and 13.60 to 20.40 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition, depending on the intended use of the wet composition (i.e., anti-corrosion, repair, or resurfacing).
• an anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition for inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures, comprising a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments and 18.40 to 20.40 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• Such anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition may be readily and simply prepared by adding a suitable amount of water to a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments.
• a process for preparing an anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition for inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures comprising a step of mixing a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments with 18.40 to 20.40 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multipurpose mortar or cement composition.
• a method for inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures comprising applying an anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments to a steel piece of the mortar or cement structure.
• a method for inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures comprising: a) providing an anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition comprising a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments and 18,40 to 20,40 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition; and b) applying the anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition obtained in step a) to a steel piece of the structure.
• the anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition once applied, may be allowed to set and dry, in particular prior to applying any other products.
• the water content allows the anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition to reach the consistency of a paint. It can therefore be applied to steel pieces in mortar or cement structures with a brush or paint-brush.
• the water content may range between 18.40 to 20.40 %, preferably 18.50 to 20.00 %, more preferably about 19 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• the anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition may be applied with a thickness ranging from 1 to 6 mm, preferably 1 to 4 mm, most preferably 1 to 2 mm.
• a repair mortar or cement composition for repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures, comprising a composition according to any one of the previous embodiments and 13.60 to 16.00 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• repair mortar or cement composition may be readily and simply prepared by adding a suitable amount of water to a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments.
• a process for preparing a repair mortar or cement composition for repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures comprising a step of mixing a composition according to any one of the previous embodiments with 13.60 to 16.00 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multipurpose mortar or cement composition.
• a method for repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures comprising applying a repair mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments to a damaged concrete structure.
• the repair mortar or cement composition, once applied, may be allowed to set and dry, in particular prior to applying any other products.
• a method for repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in damaged mortar or cement structures comprising: a) providing a repair mortar or cement composition comprising a multipurpose composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments and 13,60 to 16,00 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multipurpose mortar or cement composition; and b) applying the repair mortar or cement composition obtained in step a) to the damaged concrete structure.
• the water content allows the repair mortar or cement composition to reach the desired consistency enabling its application for repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures.
• the water content may range between 13,60 to 16,00 %, preferably 14,00 to 16,00 %, more preferably about 15 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• the repair mortar or cement composition can be applied manually or mechanically, with conventional trowel means or suitable machine application such as a wet spray machine.
• the repair mortar or cement composition may be applied with a thickness ranging from 2 to 40 mm, preferably 2 to 35 mm, most preferably 2 to 30 mm. Resurfacing mortar or cement composition
• a resurfacing mortar or cement composition for surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces comprising a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments and 16.40 to 18.40 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• Such resurfacing mortar or cement composition may be readily and simply prepared by adding a suitable amount of water to a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments.
• a process for preparing a resurfacing mortar or cement composition for surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces comprising a step of mixing a multi-purpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the previous embodiments with 16.40 to 18.40 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• a method for surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces comprising applying a resurfacing mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments.
• the resurfacing mortar or cement composition once applied, may be allowed to set and dry, in particular prior to applying any other products.
• a method for surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces comprising: a) providing a surfacing mortar or cement composition comprising a multipurpose mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments and 16,40 to 18,40 % by weight of water relative to the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition; and b) applying the surfacing mortar or cement composition obtained in step a) to the mortar or concrete surface.
• the water content allows the resurfacing mortar or cement composition to reach the desired consistency enabling its application for surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces.
• the water content may range between 16,40 to 18,40 %, preferably 16,50 to 18,00 %, more preferably about 17 % by weight of water based on the weight of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition.
• the resurfacing mortar or cement composition may be applied manually or mechanically, with conventional trowel means or suitable machine application such as a wet spray machine.
• the resurfacing mortar or cement composition may be applied with a thickness ranging from 2 to 10 mm, preferably 2 to 6 mm, most preferably 2 to 4 mm.
• a use of a composition of a multipurpose mortar or cement composition for (i) inhibiting the corrosion of steel in mortar or cement structures, (ii) repairing, filling and/or spraying damages, cracks, flaws and cavities in mortar or cement structures and/or (iii) surfacing, coating and/or protecting mortar or concrete surfaces.
• the various embodiments described herein for the (i) anti-corrosion, (ii) repair and (iii) resurfacing mortar or cement compositions apply mutadis mutandis to the reduction to practice of the afore-mentioned use for the respective uses (i), (ii) and (iii), respectively.
• a method for repairing a damaged reinforced concrete structure comprising steps of: (i) applying an anti-corrosion mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments to exposed steel pieces of the damaged reinforced concrete structure;
• step (ii) applying a repair mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments to the reinforced concrete structure obtained in step (i) to repair, fill and/or spray damages, cracks, flaws and cavities present in the structure, and
• step (iii) smoothing the surface of the repaired concrete structure obtained in step (ii) by applying a resurfacing mortar or cement composition according to any one of the preceding embodiments to the surface.
• the method described directly above represents a complete and optimal variant of the three different uses associated with the multi-purpose cement or mortar composition according to the invention (i.e., anti-corrosion, repair and resurfacing applications/uses, respectively).
• Using the same basic (multi-purpose) cement/mortar composition for all three applications/uses allows a good, if not better, chemical compatibility between the different layers (i.e., anti- corrosion, repair and resurfacing layers) than if a different composition was used for one or two of the applications/uses.
• the anti-corrosion, repair and resurfacing mortar or cement composition may be allowed to set prior to applying the composition of the next step, or any other product.
• the present invention provides a single multi-purpose mortar or cement composition which can be used as a concrete repair system, an anti-corrosion system and/or a concrete surfacing system, merely by adjusting the water content added to the mortar composition.
• a single product can be used to carry out three different steps of conventional concrete reparation.
• Adjusting the water ratio produces three different consistencies which correspond to the application type. In short, there are three different products contained into one bag.
• the present invention therefore offers the advantages of reduced packaging in size and in amount (since three products are packages into one), and thus fewer waste materials. It is thus more cost efficient, and environmentally friendly than existing products.
• Figure 1 represents a photograph of a metallic plate coated with an anti- corrosion mortar according to Example 1 after immersion for 7 months in water. The picture shows that there is no corrosion propagation.
• Figure 2 represents a photograph of a metallic plate not coated with an anti-corrosion mortar according to the invention, after immersion for 7 months in water. The picture shows that there is strong propagation of corrosion on the plate.
• Figure 3 represents a schematic view of the assembly used in a shear adhesion test of coated steel bars to concrete, as described in the corrosion protection test of Example 5.
• Figure 4 represents a photo of an actual specimen used to conduct the corrosion protection test described in Example 5.
• the photo shows a plate in the centre, and four bars of different diameters, all coated with a test mortar.
• Figures 5A and 5B represent two side views of the specimen of figure 4, after the different storage stages described in EN 15183.
• Figure 6 pictures an example of mixer that may be used to mix with water the multi-purpose mortar or cement compositions according to the invention to prepare (i) repair, (ii) anti-corrosion, or (iii) resurfacing mortar or cement compositions according to the present invention.
• FIGS 7A through 7H depict the various stages of the Baenziger block test described in Example 6.
• Figure 8 depicts the revelation of cracks by spraying a mortar surface with water to enhance crack lines in a Baenziger test according to Example 6.
• the mortar is not a mortar or cement composition according to the present invention.
• Figure 9 depicts a table summarizing additional test methods to be used in the Baenziger if the mortar has not cracked within the defined period.
• Figure 10 depicts typical results after assessment of mortar quality under the Baenziger test (Example 6).
• the mortar is not a mortar or cement composition according to the present invention.
• Figure 1 1 depicts an exemplary Baenziger block specification.
• Figures 12A and 12B depict examples of mortars that perform poorly under the Baenziger test (Example 6). In the pictures, the mortar is not a mortar or cement composition according to the present invention.
• Figures 13A through 13D depict examples of test results under the Baenziger test (Example 6) of the repair mortar or cement composition of Example 3 according to the present invention. As evidenced in the pictures, the test revealed not cracks and to shrinkage problems.
• FIGS 14A and 14B depict schematic views of Baenziger blocks of a repair mortar or cement composition of Example 3 in the measurement of bond stress by pull-off as described in Example 7, at full thickness and half-thickness, respectively. Each drawing indicates the bond strength measured at each indicated point of the Baenziger block.
• FIG. 15 is a photo of a Baenziger block of a repair mortar or cement composition according to the present invention that was subjected to the measurement of bond stress by pull-off as described in Example 7.
• the tested mortar or cement composition was prepared according to Example 1 , except that 0.500% by weight of Sika ASA ⁇ (anti- shrinkage agent, SIKA) was used instead of Dispelair P 430 (% by weight, calculated on the total weight of the composition).
• compositions of this invention and their preparation can be understood further by the examples that illustrate some of the processes by which these compositions are prepared or used. It will be appreciated, however, that these examples do not limit the invention. Variations of the invention, now known or further developed, are considered to fall within the scope of the present invention as described herein and as hereinafter claimed.
• Socal 31® (UNIVAR)
• the product is in the form of a grey powder, and has a storage shelf-life of 12 months from production if stored properly in undamaged original sealed packaging in dry cooled conditions.
• Example 2 4.6 to 5.1 liters of water were placed into a suitable mixing container. While stirring, 25 kg of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition prepared in Example 1 was slowly added into the water. The resulting mixture was stirred homogeneously at slow speed (-500 rpm) for at least 3 minutes using a mixer with single or double mixing paddle, such as that shown in Figure 6, to form a mortar or cement having the consistency of a paint.
• the resulting anti-corrosion mortar had a pot-life of about 30 minutes.
• a first layer of the resulting anti-corrosion mortar was applied lightly using a clean brush around the whole exposed circumference of the steel reinforcement of a damaged concrete structure, by dabbing or lightly touching the mortar composition onto the steel to form a thin layer. Care was taken not to over-brush on the surface so as to not wipe away the mortar.
• any loose material was wiped away.
• the first layer was then pre-wet. Excess water was removed, and a second layer of the mortar composition was applied until the total application thickness was > 2 mm.
• two brushes may be used to ensure coverage of the steel bar circumference.
• Corrosion protection EN 15183 Coated zones of steel free of corrosion and rust creep at the ground plate edge ⁇ 1 mm
• Shear adhesion (coated EN 15184 Bond stress with coated steel to concrete) bars is at least 80% of reference bond stress for un-coated bars
• Example 3 Repair mortar or cement composition
• Example 2 3.4 to 4.0 liters of water were placed into a suitable mixing container. While stirring, 25 kg of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition prepared in Example 1 was slowly added into the water. The resulting mixture was stirred homogeneously at slow speed (-500 rpm) for at least 3 minutes using a hand-mixer machine with single or double mixing paddle to form a mortar or cement having a thick consistency.
• the resulting repair mortar had a pot-life of about 60 minutes.
• the resulting repair mortar was pressed firmly on the repair area, while ensuring that all the substrate pores and pits were filled, using traditional trowel techniques or a suitable machine application (wet spray method).
• the repair mortar may be built up in layers. In that case, the first layer should be allowed to dry before applying subsequent layers.
• the repair mortar was applied on the damaged concrete structure treated in Example 2.
• Example 1 4.1 to 4.6 liters of water were placed into a suitable mixing container. While stirring, 25 kg of the multi-purpose mortar or cement composition prepared in Example 1 was slowly added into the water. The resulting mixture was stirred homogeneously at slow speed (-500 rpm) for at least 3 minutes using a hand-mixer machine with single or double mixing paddle to form a mortar or cement having a consistency intermediate between the compositions obtained in Examples 2 and 3.
• the resulting resurfacing mortar had a pot-life of about 40 minutes.
• the resulting resurfacing mortar was applied to a concrete surface by conventional methods.
• the surface of the first layer was first rougher prior to application of the subsequent layer.
• any laitance layer was removed and pre-wet prior to applying the second layer.
• the first layer should be allowed to dry before applying the subsequent layers.
• Example 2 the product according to Example 2 was prepared and was applied, covering completely the plate and the steel bars, being left to recover. - After the product was allowed to harden (7 days), it was placed in the cylindrical mold, and then it was covered up with concrete just to the half of the height of the bars and plate.
• Every cycle consists: 8 hours at 40°C ⁇ 3°C with closed chamber and 16 hours at 21 °C ⁇ 2°C with open chamber and relative humidity 75%.
• Each cycle consists: 8 hours at 40°C ⁇ 3°C in an environment of SO2 with a relative humidity of 100 % and 16 hours of cooling up to a temperature set of 23°C ⁇ 3.0°C and a relative humidity of the air of 50 % ⁇ 5 %.
• the cleaning of the sample has been effected by wash with and dried by compressed air.
• the adhesion length of the bar was 5 times the diameter of the bar (80 mm), with the rest of the bar covered by a plastic tube leaving the extremity free.
• the reference slabs are specimens of 200 x 200 x 200 mm made with aggregates with a maximum size between 16 and 20 mm with reference concrete type C (0.70) according to EN 1766:2000.
• Bond stress of coated specimen is 87.6% of the reference bond stress
• Type of failure Type 1 : Extraction of the bar from the sealing product.
• Type 2 Extraction of the reinforcement bar and sealing product from concrete.
• Type 3 Breakage in the sealing product itself.
• the test is considered to have been passed if the bond stress determined with the coated bars is in each case at least 80 % of the reference bond stress determined for the uncoated bars.
• This test is to assess the crack behaviour characteristics of mortars during development or testing (e.g. competitor products).
• the special design of this Baenziger Block allows evaluation of long term performance and susceptibility of the material to crack under real-life conditions.
• the Baenziger block test may be used to test the repair mortar or cement compositions of the present invention.
• the Baenziger Block has been specifically designed to generate these stresses and strains at precise locations in order to allow the mortars to crack if they are not well formulated.
• This document is a step by step procedure of how to prepare, test, observe and interpret results using the Baenziger Block.
• the Baenziger Block has practical relevance by replicating common stresses and strain conditions and incorporating them at specific locations. These are:
• Competitors - Direct and relevant comparisons using competitors' products are possible.
• the Baenziger Block is a specially designed pre-fabricated test substrate developed by Heinz Baenziger and Alexander Bleibler.
• Material Cement content 300 - 350 kg/m 3 .
• the Baenziger Block needs to have a minimum age of 2 months.
• the Baenziger Block is designed for mortar applied in a layer thickness of 30 - 60 mm. If a specific testing material is used in lower layer thickness (see PDS), apply only the allowed maximum thickness.
• test block has to be cleaned and shall be free from dust, loose material, surface contamination and materials which reduce bond or prevent suction or wetting by repair materials.
• - Application is normally horizontal, but may also be vertical if necessary.
• Aim of wetting is to reach a good water saturation to prevent capillary absorption of the mixed mortar on the substrate.
• Repair mortar is to be checked daily for sounds of de-lamination by rubbing surface with metallic object (hammer test). Mark de-lamination zones with a pen.
• This method can be used to measure the depths of very fine cracks.
• a water based epoxy resin mixed with a pigment can be used.
• epoxy resin Sikafloor-156 components A + B (1 :1 ) may be mixed with O.8%.weight of floorpaste-3 red, SAP code 2771 as pigment.
• the mortar/cement block obtained in Example 6 was core drilled ("carotte” in French) at several selected test locations randomly spread over the surface of the mortar/cement block, to get a representative measurement (cf. figures 14 and 15). Core drilling was carried out using a diamond coring barrel (WEKA) ("carottier diamante” in French) according to a 90 ⁇ 1 ° relative to the surface. The mortar/cement block was core- drilled through half the block thickness ( Figure 14A) or the full block thickness ( Figure 14B).
• WEKA diamond coring barrel
• a dolly ("pastille” in French) was adhesively bonded to each cored surface ("surface des carottes” in French) after carefully cleaning the surface of each dolly and core ("carotte” in French). The bond stress by pull-off was measured for each core("carotte” in French) using a Sattec dynamometer.
• a test metallic plate was coated with anti-corrosion mortar prepared according to Example 1 . Only one lateral edge ("tranche" in French) is free of material (accessible to corrosion). The specimen was immerged in a 5% NaCI solution at 35°C (Fig. 1 ).
• a control virgin metallic plate i.e., not coated with an anti-corrosion mortar according to the present invention was subjected to the same immersion treatment (Fig. 2).

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