Elephant Armor® - DOT
Proven advanced technologies that are
changing the way we repair concrete surfaces!
The Science behind the Elephant Armor® Matrix; What’s Inside.
At the core of GST International’s of Elephant Armor® is a patented, high-performance formula that redefines how repair mortars behave under stress. Unlike standard industry offerings, Elephant Armor® is designed using these three key performance criteria:
Zero-Polymer, Engineered Ductility
The Elephant Armor® DOT and Asphalt Repair® are single component, zero- polymer, engineered ductal mortars. By removing polymers and focusing on an engineered ductile matrix, we’ve created a material that can flex and take movement without the brittleness common in traditional repair products.
Molecular vs. Mechanical Bonding
While most mortars rely solely on a mechanical grip, the Elephant Armor® line creates a fully engaged molecular bond within the mortar matrix. This results in a bond strength vastly superior to anything else on the market, significantly reducing the risk of delamination or failure.
High-Volume Fiber Loading
Elephant Armor® – DOT and Asphalt Repair Mortar are distinguished by an unparalleled volume of fiber loading. This fiber doesn’t just sit in the mix; it creates a reinforced internal web that delivers extremely high tensile and flexural strength not found in other products.
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The Elephant Armor Advantage
Superior Structural Performance
Extreme Bond Strength
Beyond a standard mechanical bond, Elephant Armor® creates a fully engaged molecular bond within the mortar matrix, significantly reducing the risk of delamination even on severely degraded surfaces.
Engineered Ductility
Elephant Armor® features an unparalleled volume of fiber loading that allows the mortar to micro-fracture and flex over moving surfaces, providing 500 times the tensile strain capacity of standard cement-based products.
High Early Strength
Designed for critical infrastructure, it reaches 4,000 psi in just 4 hours (and up to 7,000 psi at 28 days), facilitating a rapid return to service for highways, bridges and runways.
Crack Propagation
Control Engineered to be applied over existing cracks to limit their propagation through the new surface.
Advanced Environmental Protection
High Impermeability
Elephant Armor® is highly impermeable to water and chloride ion penetration, which protects the underlying substrate and internal steel reinforcement from corrosion.
Weather & Chemical Resistance
Maintains extreme resistance to de-icing salts, "freeze-thaw" cycles, and heavy abrasion.
Design & Aesthetic Versatility
Stampable & Texture-Ready
Its unique rheology makes it unparalleled as a stampable overlay, allowing for the use of stamps, skins, and textured rollers to create decorative finishes.
Pigment Compatible
The highly cementitious mix readily accepts most forms of pigments and stains, enabling precise color matching.
Ultra-Thin Application
Elephant Armor® can be applied as thin as 1/4" (6.35mm) without sacrificing structural integrity (For even thinner applications, see Surface Armor or Crack Fill & Grout Coat.)
Variable Consistency
The "slump" can be adjusted on-site from stiff (zero-slump) for vertical or overhead repairs to flowable for crack filling, simply by modifying the water content.
Economic & Sustainable Impact
Reduced Lifecycle Costs
By allowing overlays on damaged surfaces, Elephant Armor® eliminates the need for expensive "remove and replace" practices, potentially cutting total repair costs by up to 80%.
Eco-Friendly Formulation
A low-embodied energy, zero-VOC product that emits no offensive chemical odors during application.
Versatile Substrate Bonding
Reliably bonds to diverse materials including concrete, asphalt, steel, wood, and EPS structural foam.
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