CSS-CM Cementitious Matrix
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Product Details
CSS-CM is a one-component, shrinkage-compensated, polypropylene-fiber reinforced cementitious matrix designed to be field installed with CSS-UCG, CSS-BCG and CSS-HBCG carbon grids 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
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
- 1 year from date of manufacture, provided it is well kept
Options
- 55 lb. (24.9 kg) bag (CSS-CM)
Warranty
- This product is covered by the Simpson Strong-Tie RPS Product One-Year Limited Warranty, which is available at strongtie.com/limited-warranties or by calling Simpson Strong-Tie at (800) 999-5099
Yield
- Approximately 0.43 ft.3 (0.012 m3) per 55 lb. (24.9 kg) bag
Codes
- ICC-ES ESR-3506
- UL listed (see UL Online Certifications Directory)
