GRC Lightweight PRODUCT GUIDE - BCP Precast · • Lightweight durable design, not brittle like polymer • Rated to light duty suburban application* • Easy installation, in most

GRC PRODUCT GUIDE

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LightweightGlass Reinforced Concrete

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Dear Customer,

Welcome to the Glass Reinforced Concrete Product Guide.

Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is a composite of sand, cement and glass fibre reinforcement. The glass fibres reinforce the concrete, much as steel reinforcing does in conventional concrete. GRC is a durable and lightweight alternative, in some cases weighing only 20% of a comparative product. As most products are designed to be lifted by one or two people, installation is easier and achievable in hard to reach locations, including those inaccessible by machinery. As GRC products are manufactured without steel reinforcement, it is also ideal for installation in areas normally prone to corrosion.

GRC pit systems are most suitable for use as stormwater, communications and electrical pits. They are commonly used in areas such as inter-allotment, basements of existing buildings, gardens, landscaped or light vehicle areas. The products have been rated to load classification B, typically used in light duty suburban roads, footpaths or walkways.

As an Australian owned and operated business, with a manufacturing network across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, our commitment to customer satisfaction is as long lasting as our products. Contact your local Civilmart Specialist today to discuss the benefits of GRC. They’ll guide you through the range, product applications, installation and delivery.

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GRC Products Lightweight Glass Reinforced Concrete Pits & Risers................ 5-6

Lightweight GRC Pits.............................................................. 5Lightweight GRC Risers.......................................................... 6

Grates & Covers....................................................................................... 7-9Drop-In Galvanised Grates.................................................... 7Drop-In Solid GRC Grates..................................................... 8Drop-In Chequer Plates.......................................................... 8Concrete Surround Covers.................................................... 9

Installation Notes..................................................................................... 10Pipe Entry Installation............................................................................. 11

VICTORIA

Branch Code Branch Location

CM10 Icon-Septech Melbourne

CM11 Icon-Septech Shepparton

CM12 MC Pipes Shepparton

CM13 MC Pipes Geelong

NEW SOUTH WALES


CM20 BCP Sydney

CM21 BCP Central Coast

QUEENSLAND


CM30 Tellam Sunshine Coast

CM31 Tellam Brisbane

CM32 Tellam Gold Coast

CM33 BCP Stapylton

CM34 Toowoomba Tanks

CM35 CM Stapylton

CM36 CM Beaudesert

Load Classification of Access Covers & Grates Australian Standard AS3996-2006

Application Class Loading

Areas (including footways) accessible only to pedestrians and pedal cyclists and closed to other traffic (extra-light duty)

A 10kN

Areas (including footways and light tractor paths) accessible to vehicles (excluding commercial vehicles) or livestock (light duty)

B 80kN

Malls and areas open to slow moving commercial vehicles (medium duty) C 150kN

Carriageways of roads and areas open to commercial vehicles (heavy duty) D 210kN

Branch Code Index

Index


Why use GRC?

Vers

atile

Heavy Duty Lightweight Strong

DIY Pipe Entries Easy Install Durable

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PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Stormwater, Communications & Electrical Pits Carparks & Driveways Basements

Streetscapes, Footpaths & Walkways Industrial Sites Gardens & Landscaping

Sports Venues Urban Distribution Light Vehicle Areas

Weighing only 20% of

comparative products

High tensile strength glass

reinforcing

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Unlike polymer, GRC

wont deteriorate

Place into position

manually, in most cases no

machinery required

Installer can create

knock-outs and pipe

entries

Up to a load classification

D may be achieved

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Test results show compressive

strength up to 56.5 MPa

Technical & Installation guide available,

ask your Civilmart Specialist

Grates & chequer plates are hot dip

galvanised to extend product life

Weighing only

20% of comparative

products.


A

LIGHTWEIGHT GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE PITS

Branch Code Product Code Description External H (mm)

External D (mm)

Internal H (mm) KG CLASS

CM20 PTAA-GRC0300 300 x 300mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 335 335 260 12 B

CM20 PTA-GRC0500 450 x 450mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 555 555 490 37 B

CM20 PTB-GRC0500 600 x 600mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 710 710 490 54 B

CM20 PTC-GRC0800 900 x 600mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 1010 710 750 115 B

CM20 PTD-GRC0800 900 x 900mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 1010 1010 750 158 B

CM20 PTE-GRC0900 1200 x 1200mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Pit 1340 1340 870 331 B

Lifting points

• Available from 300mm to 1200mm• 900 & 1200 pits include lifting points

and holes for step irons• Lightweight durable design, not brittle like

polymer• Rated to light duty suburban application*• Easy installation, in most cases without

machinery• Suitable for use in areas prone to corrosion

• Pipe entries can be made by the installer^

*A load classification D may be possible by following an installation guide, please speak with a Civilmart Specialist.

^Installer must follow technical and installation guide for adding pipe entries.

DESIGN FEATURES

Markings for step irons

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Lightweight Glass Reinforced Concrete Pits

High tensile

strength glass

reinforcing.


Lightweight Glass Reinforced Concrete Risers

LIGHTWEIGHT GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE RISERS

Branch Code Product Code Description External H (mm)

External D (mm)

Internal H (mm) KG CLASS

CM20 PRA-GRC0150 450 x 450mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 555 555 150 18 B



CM20 PRB-GRC0150 600 x 600mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 710 710 150 25 B



CM20 PRC-GRC0300 900 x 600mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 1010 710 300 38 B

CM20 PRC-GRC0600 900 x 600mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 1010 710 600 74 B

CM20 PRD-GRC0300 900 x 900mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 1010 1010 300 53 B

CM20 PRD-GRC0600 900 x 900mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 1010 1010 600 91 B

CM20 PRE-GRC0300 1200 x 1200mm Glass Reinforced Concrete Riser 1340 1340 300 126 B

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available from 450mm to 1200mm• Heights of 150mm, 300mm or 600mm• 900 & 1200 pits include lifting points and

holes for step irons• Lightweight durable design, not brittle like

polymer• Rated to light duty suburban application*• Easy installation, in most cases without

machinery• Suitable for use in areas prone to corrosion• Pipe entries can be made by the installer^

*A load classification D may be possible by following an installation guide, please speak with a Civilmart Specialist.

^Installer must follow technical and installation guide for adding pipe entries.

Inte

rnal

hei

ght

150mmRiser

300mmRiser

600mmRiser


Drop-In Galvanised Grates

DROP-IN GALVANISED GRATES

Branch Code Product Code Description EXTERNAL(mm)

OPENING (mm) KG CLASS

CM20 GRC3030A Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 300 x 300mm GRC Pit 300 x 300 280 x 280 7 A


CM20 GRC4949B Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 450 x 450mm GRC Pit 500 x 500 450 x 450 18 B


CM20 GRC6565B Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 600 x 600mm GRC Pit 650 x 650 600 x 600 30 B


CM20 GRC6595B Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 900 x 600mm GRC Pit 950 X 650 900 X 600 38 B

CM20 GRC9595A Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 900 x 900mm GRC Pit 950 X 950 900 X 900 36 A

CM20 GRC9595B Drop-In Galvanised Grate for 900 x 900mm GRC Pit 950 X 950 900 X 900 56 B

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available to suit the 300mm to 900mm pits• Available to suit two traffic applications• Designed to drop into the rebate• Finishes flush with the top edge of the rebate• Hot dip galvanising extends product life• Grate is lockable with a J-bolt


DROP-IN CHEQUER PLATES

Branch Code Product Code Description EXTERNAL (mm)


CM20 PLA-GRCGMS Drop-In Chequer Plate for 450 x 450mm GRC Pit 500 x 500 450 x 450 16 A

CM20 PLB-GRCGMS Drop-In Chequer Plate for 600 x 600mm GRC Pit 650 x 650 600 x 600 29 A

CM20 PLC-GRCGMS Drop-In Chequer Plate for 900 x 600mm GRC Pit 650 x 650 900 x 600 40 A

CM20 PLD-GRCGMS Drop-In Chequer Plate for 900 x 900mm GRC Pit 950 x 950 900 x 900 57 A

Drop-In Solid Covers

DROP-IN SOLID GRC COVERS



CM20 PLAA-GRC Drop-In Solid GRC Cover for 300 x 300mm GRC Pit 300 x 300 280 x 280 10 A

CM20 PLA-GRC Drop-In Solid GRC Cover for 450 x 450mm GRC Pit 500 x 500 450 x 450 15 A

CM20 PLB-GRC Drop-In Solid GRC Cover for 600 x 600mm GRC Pit 650 x 650 600 x 600 27 A

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available to suit the 300mm to 600mm pits• Available to suit two traffic applications• Designed to drop into the rebate• Finishes flush with the top edge of the rebate• Design stops debris entering the pit

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available to suit the 450mm to 900mm pits• Self-draining, slip-resistant surface design• Designed to drop into the rebate• Finishes flush with the top edge of the rebate• Design stops debris entering the pit• Hot dip galvanising extends product life


GAS TIGHT COVER IN CONCRETE SURROUND


OPENING (mm)

DEPTH (mm) KG CLASS

CM20 PLA-GRCCICIN33B Gas Tight Cover for 450 x 450mm GRC Pit 560 x 560 300 x 300 75 70 B

CM20 PLB-GRCCICIN44B Gas Tight Cover for 600 x 600mm GRC Pit 710 x 710 450 x 450 75 105 B

CM20 PLC-GRCCICST64B Gas Tight Cover for 900 x 600mm GRC Pit 1010 x 710 600 x 450 130 197 B

CM20 PLD-GRCCICST77B Gas Tight Cover for 900 x 900mm GRC Pit 1010 x 1010 750 x 750 130 263 B

CM20 PLE-GRCCICST99B29 Gas Tight Cover for 1200 x 1200mm GRC Pit 1340 x 1340 900 x 900 150 505 B

Concrete Surround Covers

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available to suit the 450mm to 1200mm pits• Water tight design• Suitable for electrical, sewer or stormwater pits• Designed to drop into the rebate• Finishes flush with the top edge of the rebate

HINGED GALVANISED GRATE IN CONCRETE SURROUND


OPENING (mm)

DEPTH (mm) KG CLASS

CM20 PLD-GRCHSG66B Hinged Galvenised Grate for 900 x 900mm Pit 1010 x 1010 600 x 600 130 254 B

CM20 PLE-GRCHSG99B Hinged Galvenised Grate for 1200 x 1200mm Pit 1340 x 1340 900 x 900 150 479 B

DESIGN FEATURES

• Available to suit the 900mm & 1200mm pits• Grate is lockable with a J-bolt• Designed to drop into the rebate• Finishes flush with the top edge of the rebate• Hot dip galvanising extends product life

Installer can

create knock-outs

and pipe entries.


PRECAST

BCP Precast, ABN: 78 615 726 924, email: [email protected], Website: www.bcp.com.au 61 61

Revision 12, Released 25th January 2018

J-BOLT FOR DROP IN GRC GRATES For “Lockdown” requirements

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1) Mark and drill a 12mm hole 95mm down from the edge of rebate 2) Bolt the bracket as shown 3) Pull the J-Bolt up and over the load bar to lock down the grate

Load bars

J-Bolt

GRC Pit

M10 x 40 long galvanised bolt & nut

5 thick x 50 square flat washer

75 x 35 Galvanised Bracket

SECTION VIEW OF GRC REBATE

Spring Assembly

J-Bolt for Lock-down Requirements1. Mark and drill a 12mm hole 95mm down from the edge of the rebate2. Bolt the bracket as shown3. Pull the J-Bolt up and over the load bar to lock down the grate

Installation Notes

GRC Pit Installation Procedure1. During installation of GRC components, appropriate safety wear must be worn e.g. gloves, protective glasses, hearing protection, dust

mask.

2. Prior to placement of the pit, determine and set-out the exact position of the inlet and outlet services and mark out on the external surface of the GRC pit walls. Take care to ensure the pit is installed in accordance with the design levels and details provided on the project drawings.

3. Neatly excavate the foundation material to suit the external dimensions of the GRC pit and risers. Ensure the excavation is slightly deeper to allow for bedding material to be placed under the pit base. It is essential that the base of the pit is founded on bedding material with adequate bearing strength to prevent settlement or deflection of the pit during service.

4. Before placing the pit, ensure you have completed the appropriate penetrations in the pit walls for the services required. (Please refer to the GRC Pit Penetration Procedure for creating penetrations into GRC pits).

5. After placing the bedding material, lower the pit into position ensuring the correct alignment of the service penetrations.

6. Complete all service connections to the pit and ensure services are secured and the penetrations rendered using a suitable mortar to provide a water tight joint.

7. Backfill evenly around all sides of the pit to a level of 200mm above the pit base.

8. Fit the extension risers and seal the riser joints using a suitable mortar.

9. Complete the backfill evenly around all sides of the pit and risers up to ground level using compacted granular material.

10. Place the Civilmart grate or cover into the rebate to complete the installation.


Pipe Entry Installation

GRC Pit Penetration ProcedureMark the outline of the penetration on the outside of the wall of the GRC pit.Penetrations can be formed in GRC pits by several methods:

Ball Pein HammerUsing the ball peen end of the hammer, locate the centre of the penetration and start tapping until the material disintegrates and a small hole is made. Keep “tapping” around the hole until it opens up to match the outline of the penetration required. (CivilMart do not recommend this method when making multiple pipe entries into a single pit)

Hammer & Pointed Masonry ChiselUse the pointed chisel and hammer to start the initial hole and then proceed as above using the hammer to open out the hole to the required size. Tidy up using a 1/2 round file.

Drill & Masonry bitUsing a drill and 5-10mm masonry bit drill a series of holes approx. 50mm apart around the marked-out circumference of the required penetration. Knock out the unwanted material with a ball peen hammer and tidy up edges if required using a 1/2 round file.

Cutting MethodUsing either an Angle Grinder with masonry cutting disk or a hammer drill with a masonry hole saw , cut out the penetration as required, removing as little material as possible to reduce the amount of epoxy mortar required to seal the pipe in place. (If using an angle grinder consider making a hexagonal or octagonal cut).

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS1. Ensure appropriate PPE is used when

carrying out the above tasks, including Safety Glasses, Gloves and Hearing protection.

2. Drilling and cutting techniques will also require appropriate dust masks and methods to reduce the creation of dust.

3. Installers need to consider the manual handling methods to be used, whilst GRC is lightweight, handling may require mechanical assistance.

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VIC

Icon-Septech Melbourne Pakenham 1300 557 143Icon-Septech Shepparton Shepparton 1300 557 143MC Pipes Melbourne Pakenham 1300 557 143MC Pipes Shepparton Shepparton 03 5821 3099MC Pipes Geelong Corio 1300 557 143

NSW

BCP Sydney Moorebank 02 9612 5800BCP Central Coast Warnervale 02 4355 6300

QLD

Tellam Sunshine Coast Bells Creek 07 5493 3044Tellam Brisbane Larapinta 07 3800 7855Tellam Gold Coast Molendinar 07 5597 6966Toowoomba Tanks Torrington 07 4634 3860 BCP Stapylton Stapylton 07 3807 4511CM Stapylton Stapylton 07 3804 6622CM Beaudesert Beaudesert 07 3804 6622

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