CONCRETE

Sika WT SERIES
WATER RESISTING AND CRYSTALLINE WATERPROOFING CONCRETE ADMIXTURE
 EXCELLENCE IN WATERPROOF
CONCRETE WITH Sika WT Series

TECHNOLOGY
Impermeability of concrete against water is determined by
the impermeability of the binder matrix, i.e. capillary porosity.
These capillaries are the voids created by the excess water in
the concrete that is not necessary for the chemical reaction for
hardening known as hydration. These pores are the potential
migratory paths for water through the concrete. Therefore
concrete can be described as a porous material that allows the
passage of water through a structure of capillary pores.

The addition of a water resisting admixtures is one measure

to improve the impermeability of the concrete. For waterproof
concrete Sika WT series can be added, which consists of
special components. These active components will form non-
soluble materials throughout the pore and capillary structure
of the concrete and seal the concrete permanently against
penetration of water and other liquids. In addition the special
formula and ingredients of Sika WT-200 series enhances the
self-healing properties of concrete and will improve the ability
to heal concrete cracks.

REQUIREMENTS
The water impermeability of a construction is determined by
fulfillment of the decisive requirements regarding limitation
of water permeability through the concrete. With the use of
Sika WT Series the
Water penetration depth
Water conductivity
Water absorption
Self-healing properties of a concrete can be positively
enhanced.

Significant reduction of water penetration depth Significant reduction of water conductivity

with SikaWT series with SikaWT series

60.0 12
Water conductivity depth [g/(m x h)]

11
Water penetration depth [mm]

50.0 10
9
40.0 8
7
Sika recommendation: 30 mm Sika recommendation: 6 g/(m X h)
30.0 6
5
20.0 4
3
10.0 2
1
0 0
Reference Concrete with Concrete with Reference Concrete with Concrete with
Sika WT-100 Sika WT-200 Sika WT-100 Sika WT-200

Tests have been conducted according to EN 12390-8. Tests have been conducted according to SIA 262 Annex A.

CONCRETE
2 Sika WT Series
SIKA SOLUTIONS FOR WATERTIGHT
CONCRETE SYSTEM
The Sika Watertight Concrete System offers a comprehen-
sive solution for watertight structures. The system consists
of concrete that has been specially modified with Sika admix-
tures to produce waterproof concrete; and carefully selected
waterstops for construction and movement joints. Watertight
concrete structures can be designed to keep water in or out or
both. The need to maximize design flexibility has led clients
and specifiers to look below ground as an alternative, whether
for basement parking or a habitable environment.
BENEFITS OF THE Sika WT Series
The use of Sika WT series in waterproof concrete results in
the following advantages:
Increase in service life of the construction
Significantly improved durability and sustainability of the
hardened concrete
Ensured watertightness without other expensive measures
Reduced maintenance costs
Sika WT-200 series additionally enhances the self-healing
properties of concrete and promotes the ability to heal
concrete cracks

STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS WATER RESISTING ADMIXTURE

Sika WT series is based on two technologies:
The Sika Watertight Concrete System can be used for all Sika WT-100 series, Sika pore blocking technology
types of below-ground structures, including habitable base- Sika WT-200 series, Sika crystalline & pore blocking tech-
ments, car parks and areas for business use. As with all below- nology
ground structures, adequate ventilation and air conditioning
should be appropriate to the intended use.
30
EN 12390-8

According to the EN 12390-8 the waterpenetration depth tests

Water penetration depth [mm]

25
has to be conducted over 72 hours with a water pressure of
5 bar. In order to gain knowledge after these three days the 20

same tests have been performed with extended testing time 15

up to 28 days. The above graph shows the results of these
extended tests. 10

5
Keeping water OUT Keeping water IN
Basement Swimming pools 0 3 5 10 15 20 25 30
time [d]
Habitate basements Water retaining structures
Parking garages Dams
Utility/plant rooms Water structures
Tunnels Waste water treatment structures

CONCRETE
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WHO WE ARE
Sika AG, Switzerland, is a globally active specialty chemicals company.
Sika supplies the building and construction industry as well as manu-
facturing industries (automotive, bus, truck, rail, solar and wind power
plants, faades). Sika is a leader in processing materials used in sealing,
bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting loadbearing structures.
Sikas product lines feature highquality concrete admixtures, specialty
mortars, sealants and adhesives, damping and reinforcing materials,
structural strengthening systems, industrial flooring as well as roofing
and waterproofing systems.

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