Batimix Mortar 663

Description

BATIMIX Mortar 663 is a pre-blended dry shotcrete mixture. It is used to reduce shrinkage. It contains Portland cement type I, fibers, selected additives, and carefully-graded fine and coarse aggregates.

The dry material is introduced in the shotcrete machine, pumped through the hose and compressed air added at the nozzle. It impacts the surface at high velocity resulting in a well-compacted product that is easy to place and consolidate.

Main Purpose

BATIMIX Mortar 663 is a structural material. It is used for the repair and rehabilitation of horizontal, vertical, and overhead structures. These include bridges, garages, beams, slabs, and others. It is also used for ground support in mining and tunneling applications, the lining of sewers and shafts, slope stabilization, and soil nailing. Substrates on which it may be applied include rock, soil, brick, or any cementitious-based surface.

Features

BATIMIX Mortar 663 has the following characteristics:

• Easy to use, suitable for both interior and exterior shotcrete works
• High early and final compressive strength without added chlorides
• Reduced bleeding and sagging
• High degree of adhesion and bonding to the projected substrate
• Minimized plastic shrinkage cracking due to the presence of fibers

Properties

• Appearance : powder
• Bulk density : around 1.45
• Chloride content : nil
• Grain size : 0 to 4 mm
• Water per 25-kg bag: 4 – 5 liters
• Initial flow consistency (ASTM C 230): 110 mm
• Average Vicat setting time (ASTM C 191): 15 – 30 minutes
• Compressive strength after 28 days (ASTM C 109): min. 40 MPa
• Pull-off strength against concrete at 28 days (EN 1015-12): min. 0.85 MPa

Health and Safety

BATIMIX Mortar 663 contains cement that is irritating to the eyes and skin. In case of contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable gloves. For further information, kindly refer to Material Safety Data Sheet.

Directions for Use

1 – Substrate preparation 1.1 – Support and nailing works: All surfaces to be in contact with BATIMIX Mortar 663 must be free from dust, oil, grease, or any other foreign substance that may interfere with the bond of the material. Remove all loose or delaminated sand and rock. Moisturize the area with clean water, leaving the substrate saturated but free of standing water (SSD condition).

1.2 – Repair and rehabilitation works: Concrete must be structurally sound and fully cured. Saw cut the edges of the repair location to a depth of at least 15 mm. Remove all spalled, severely cracked, deteriorated, and loose concrete from existing substrate by chipping, water blasting, or other mechanical methods. Care should be taken to remove all oxidation and scale from the exposed reinforcing steel. Adequate pre-wetting with no glistering water should be achieved prior to shotcreting.

2 – Application Place BATIMIX Mortar 663 directly into the hopper of the delivery machine. It may be introduced dry as well as pre-dampened at a maximum of 1 liter per 25 kg bag. The average consumption rate varies from 14 to 18 kg/m²/cm, depending on the method of application and substrate characteristics.

Once the placement has started, the nozzle operator is responsible for adding the correct amount of water at the nozzle to achieve proper hydration of the sprayed material. This water / cement ratio is critical and directly affects the physical properties and performance of the hardened product. Refer to ACI 506 “Guide to Shotcrete”. The surface can be trowelled smooth while BATIMIX Mortar 663 is still wet.

3 – Curing Good curing conditions are extremely important to optimize the physical properties of BATIMIX Mortar 663. Curing should start soon after the material has reached its initial set according to ACI 308 “Practice for Curing Concrete”. Continuously moist cure for a minimum of 7 days. Alternatively, moist cure for a minimum of 24 hours and then apply a curing compound which complies with ASTM C 309. This is particularly critical in high ambient temperatures, high winds, and low humidity.

Storage

BATIMIX Mortar 663 should be stored in a closed and dry place. Avoid freezing and excessive temperatures. Unopened bags have a shelf life of six months when stored as recommended.

Packages

• 25 kg paper bag