CSS-BCG Bidirectional Carbon Grid

CSS-BCG

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Product Details

CSS-BCG is a bidirectional, high-strength, non-corrosive carbon grid designed to be field installed with CSS-CM cementitious matrix to create a fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composite for structural reinforcement applications. This product has been evaluated per ICC-ES AC434 for concrete and unreinforced masonry strengthening using fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) and steel reinforced grout (SRG) composite systems. This product is part of the tested assembly in UL Design No. N859, which achieved a four-hour fire rating when subjected to ASTM E119 / UL 263 full-scale fire testing. Please refer to UL Online Certifications Directory for the UL listing.

Key Features

High strength
Ambient cure
Non-corrosive
Molds to fit various shapes
Low aesthetic impact
Compatible with many finish coatings
UL listed
Component of Class A flame spread/smoke developed indices test
Weight: 3.9 oz./yd.² (130 g/m²)

Applications

Seismic retrofit
Load rating upgrade
Damage repair
Defect remediation
Blast mitigation

Storage Conditions

Store material in a dry area with no exposure to moisture

Shelf Life

10 years in unopened, undamaged packaging

Options

Roll Size (Width x Length) / Model No.

77 in. x 164 ft. (1.95 m x 50 m) / CSS-BCG19550

Limited Warranty

This product is covered by the Simpson Strong-Tie RPS Product Five-Year Limited Warranty, which is available at strongtie.com/limited-warranties or by calling Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099

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Safety Data Sheet for CSS-UCG

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