Typical evaluation scope
Shrinkage-compensating concrete, grout and restrained members.
Shrinkage-compensating concrete
Concrete Expansive Agent
A U-type expansive additive for selected concrete and grout systems where controlled expansion or shrinkage compensation is required.
PowderU-typeConcrete and grout
Product role
Application context
A U-type expansive additive for selected concrete and grout systems where controlled expansion or shrinkage compensation is required.
Trial requirement: Expansion behavior is highly dependent on restraint, water-binder ratio, temperature and curing. Confirm the current method and trial data.
Technical overview
Catalogue reference information
| Catalogue type | U-type |
|---|---|
| Catalogue reference dosage | 8–10% |
| Additional mixing time | 30–60 seconds |
| Catalogue curing reference | Water curing for 14 days |
Reference values are transcribed from supplied company material. Request the current grade specification before purchasing or commercial use.
Information to include with your inquiry
Application
Concrete, mortar or formulation route.
Target
Required performance and local standard.
Materials
Cement, binders and other admixtures.
Destination
Country and required documents.
Buyer-oriented technical selection
Expansive-agent selection
Factors that change performance
Restraint level, dosage basis, water-binder ratio, temperature and moist-curing duration.
Recommended verification
Measure expansion and strength under the intended restraint and curing regime.
Documents and evidence
Ask for the current grade specification and batch documentation. Review available company certificates, test evidence and supplier batch-report scope separately.
Grade-specific buying brief
Specify the expansion test, not only the additive percentage
Tell us whether the requirement concerns shrinkage-compensating concrete, grout or another cementitious system. Include the specified expansion method, restraint condition and measurement ages. A result from a different curing or restraint arrangement is not a direct demonstration that the proposed mixture meets your requirement.
Before comparing the catalogue percentage with a quotation, confirm its denominator and whether the additive replaces part of the binder or is additional material. The catalogue mixing and curing references need confirmation in the current grade instructions. They are not a universal site procedure. The responsible technical team should agree the application and acceptance plan before scale-up.
Details for a matched sample and quotation
- Application: concrete/grout and intended shrinkage-compensation objective
- Test brief: expansion method, restraint, ages and curing conditions
- Specification: current grade, composition declaration and dosage basis
- Commercial brief: sample, packaging, quantity and destination