Bitucell 35* constructive solutions
Bitumen impregnated fibreboard
Uses Properties
Bitucell 35 is a compressible, non-extruding, bitumen
Form : Compressible sheet
impregnated fibreboard expansion joint filler suitable for
Solids content : 100%
forming joints in in-situ or precast concrete components, and
Asphalt Content : min. 35%
to protect waterproof membranes against physical or
Recovery : > 80% (ASTM D1751)
mechanical damage.
Weathering test : No disintegration (DTp CI 1015)
Forming structural expansion and separation joints in: Extrusion : < 0.1 mm (ASTM D1751)
Compression : Max 1%
! Concrete pavements and floors
Water Absorption: < 15% (ASTM D1751)
! Roads, ramps and runways
The above properties were determined by independent tests
! Pedestrian areas on 19mm thick samples.
! Concrete retaining walls and bridges
Instructions for use
! Concrete basement structures and subways
Slabs
Advantages Where used to form an expansion joint in in-situ concrete,
Bitucell 35 shall be placed against the shuttering on the
! Easy to handle, cut and tamp
concreting side before the pour begins. Copper nails may be
! Resilient used to prevent displacement in joints in suspended slabs.
! Will not extrude under compression Alternatively, Bitucell 35 may be bonded to the existing slab or
previous pour using a suitable contact adhesive. Care should
! High recovery
be taken not to contaminate surfaces of the sealing slot with
! Low distortion the adhesive.
Joint sealing
Standards compliance
A joint sealing slot can be formed by placing a removable
Bitucell 35 has been independently tested and complies with
timber former on top of the Bitucell 35. Alternatively, Bitucell
DTp Specification for Highway Works, Dec 1991 series 1000
35 can be installed to the full depth of the slab and cut back to
clause 1015.
the required depth subsequently using a power brush
machine. This latter method is generally used for slabs which
Description
cannot be cleaned and sealed until all building construction
Bitucell 35 is a compressible joint filler and protection board has finished. Bitucell 35 should be tamped down to ensure
manufactured from bitumen impregnated wood fibres. It is that it fills the joint completely and provides continuous support
supplied in sheet form and is used to form and fill expansion for the joint sealant.
joints in in-site and precast concrete construction.
Specification
The expansion joint filler as detailed shall be Bitucell 35
supplied by Al Gurg Fosroc LLC.
The expansion joint filler will have been independently tested
and exceed the requirements of the UK Department of
Transport Specification for Highway Works series 1000,
clause 1015.
Bitucell 35*
Bitucell 35*
Technical support
Fosroc offers a comprehensive technical support service to
specifiers, end users and contractors. It is also able to offer
on-site technical assistance, an AutoCAD facility and
dedicated specification assistance in locations all over the
world.
Estimating
Supply
Bitucell 35 : 1.22 m x 2.20 m
Nominal sheet
Thickness : 12 mm 19 mm
Storage
As with all organic materials there is a very slight risk of
spontaneous combustion if stored long term in wet conditions.
Store under cover, in a dry, flat, clean and sound conditions.
Precautions
Health and safety
There are no health hazards associated with Bitucell 35 in
normal use.
Fire
Bitucell 35 is combustible and will catch fire if exposed to
flame or other sources of ignition.
* Denotes the trademark of Fosroc International Limited
†
See separate data sheet
Important note
Fosroc products are guaranteed against defective materials and manufacture and are sold subject to its standard
Conditions for the Supply of Goods and Service
Head Office
Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: (+9714) 2858606 fax: (+9714) 2859649 email: agf@fosroc.com
LLC Regional offices
Dubai, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 285 8787 fax: 285 2023 email: dubai@fosroc.com
Post Box 657, Dubai Abu Dhabi, Al Gurg Fosroc telephone: 673 1779 fax: 673 1449 email: abudhabi@fosroc.com
United Arab Emirates Bahrain, YBA Kanoo telephone: 17735454 fax: 17732828 email: bahrain@fosroc.com
Kuwait, Boodai telephone: 4817618 fax: 4832124 email: kuwait@fosroc.com
www.fosroc.com
Oman, Al Amana telephone: 771 5080 fax: 771 7554 email: oman@fosroc.com
Qatar, Tadmur telephone: 413628 fax: 440812 email: qatar@fosroc.com
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