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Shotcrete Penetrometer Brochure

Shotcrete Penetrometer Brochure

Shotcrete Penetrometer Brochure

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Overview: The document is a sales brochure for the Shotcrete Penetrometer, a tool used to measure the bond strength of shotcrete, also known as sprayed concrete, during its early curing stages. This is crucial in construction, particularly in tunneling and mining, to ensure the mix's suitability and determine safe re-entry times.
Specifications: The Mecmesin Shotcrete Penetrometers are designed to perform needle penetration tests as per Method A of the EN 14488-2 standard. They measure compressive strength in the range of 0.2 MPa to 1.2 MPa with an accuracy of ±1N. The penetrometers come with necessary accessories for on-site testing and quick result generation.
Test Methods: The brochure outlines two methods from the EN 14488-2 standard: Method A for needle penetration testing and Method B for stud driving, which measures pull-out force for compressive strength between 3 to 16 MPa.
Features: The penetrometers feature a touchscreen display for easy reading and conversion of results into MPa. They offer USB-C connectivity for fast charging, up to 32GB external storage via Micro-SDHC card, and onboard statistics for data analysis. Both models, VFG and AFG, include a robust carry case, penetration needles, and a calibration certificate.
Benefits: Testing shotcrete ensures it meets required standards and determines safe re-entry times for workers. The penetrometers provide reliable early-age strength measurements, crucial for construction safety and efficiency.
Ordering Information: The brochure provides contact details and ordering information for purchasing the shotcrete penetrometer online.
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Shotcrete Penetrometer Sales brochure

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Shotcrete penetrometer Shotcrete, also known as sprayed concrete, is placed through spraying at high speed and is compacted upon impact with almost immediate hardening. It is widely used in the construction industry, especially for underground tunneling and mining, where wet shotcrete is employed as the primary lining method. To determine the bond strength of shotcrete during early curing, it's crucial to monitor its consistency to ensure proper strength values are achieved. These allow decisions to be taken by inspectors about the suitability of the mix and determine when tunneling progress...

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Shotcrete accelerators can fast-track the setting time without significantly reducing early strength. The selection of the right accelerator and dosage is based on the desired setting time and may be affected by factors such as cement content, water-to-cement ratio, mix temperature, and application temperature. To ensure the shotcrete meets the required standards, it is important to test its in-situ performance. Early-age strength is determined by measuring the compressive strength of shotcrete after about an hour and is a common method to evaluate performance. Testing also determines the earliest...

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Shotcrete penetrometer This model features a touchscreen display that provides readings in N and converts them into MPa according to the size of aggregate being tested (as per EN 14488-2). The results are displayed in a table for easy review. This model comes with a membrane keypad and LCD display that displays readings in N or daN. The readings can be converted into MPa by referencing a calibration curve, or they can be stored in memory and later exported to a PC for conversion as per EN 14488-2. Shotcrete penetrometer Touchscreen shotcrete penetrometer Statistics Use onboard statistics for...

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Order your shotcrete penetrometer online: mecmesin.com Mecmesin reserves the right to alter equipment specifications without prior notice. E&OE.

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.