Approval & Reception Procedure DMC – Departamento de Materiais de Construção Epoxy Bonding Agent for Segmental Construction Document no. ARP/DMC/21 Rev. no. A Date: 17.10.2013 Page no. 1 of 10 1 Reference Standards FIP publication FIP/9/2 March 1978 “Proposal for a standard for acceptance tests and verification of epoxy bonding agents for segmental construction”. 2 Approval Procedures 2.1 General The manufacture, testing, storage and application of the epoxy bonding agent shall generally be in accordance with the recommendations set out in the FIP publication FIP/9/2 March 1978 “Proposal for a standard for acceptance tests and verification of epoxy bonding agents for segmental construction” except that the requirements of this Specification shall take precedence. Manufacturer’s information, such as production catalogue, accredited quality system certificates, and test certificates should be submitted for compliance verification before any delivery. 2.2 Application Temperature Range Different formulations of adhesive shall be supplied to cover the maximum range of temperature pertaining during the construction of the precast concrete deck. The application temperature ranges appropriate to the different formulations shall overlap by at least 5°C. 2.3 Colour The epoxy resin and hardener shall possess clearly contrasting colours. When properly mixed the bonding agent shall be of homogeneous greyish colour, matching the colour of the precast concrete units to be bonded. 2.4 Properties 2.4.1 General Apart from the above, compliance verification includes the following: Minimum Pot Life (FIP 5.1)
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