Description
This report provides an overview of current practices of grouting for support of equipment and machinery. Materials and installation methods are described for epoxy and cementitious-based grouts used as the load-transfer material between equipment bases and their foundations. Characteristics of placed material, test methods for forecasting long-term performance, qualification of grout materials, foundation design and detailing considerations, and installation procedures are described.
Keywords: bleeding; consistency tests; curing; durability; epoxy grout; cementitious-based grout; equipment grout; formwork (construction); foundations; grout; hydraulic cement grout; inspection; machinery grout; mixing; placing; sand-cement grout; stiffness; strength; tests; volume change.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1—Scope
1.1—Scope
Chapter 2—Definitions
2.1—Definitions
Chapter 3—Grout
3.1—Requirements
3.2—Overview of nonshrink grouts
3.3—Selection
3.4—Common issues
Chapter 4—Nonshrink cementitious grouts
4.1—Introduction
4.2—Properties
4.3—Material requirements
4.4—Testing
Chapter 5—Nonshrink epoxy grouts
5.1—Introduction
5.2—Properties
5.3—Material requirements
5.4—Testing
Chapter 6—Design, detailing, and construction
6.1—Design and detailing considerations for grout
6.2—Preparation for grouting
6.3—Grout mixing and placing
6.4—Curing and protection
6.5—Quality control/assurance
Chapter 7—References
7.1—Referenced standards and reports
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