METHOD STATEMENT

Sika®-Waterbars
JAN 2018 / VER.02 / SIKA INDONESIA / TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

SCOPE: PLACING THE FLEXIBLE PVC WATERSTOP IN CONSTRUCTION &

MOVEMENT JOINTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE 3
2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3
3 SIKA®-WATERBARS PROFILES 3
4 APPLICATION 4
4.1 Surface Preparation 4
4.2 Application 4
4.3 Placing of Concrete 5
4.4 Welding 5
4.5 Safety 5
5 LEGAL NOTES 6
6 KEYWORDS 6

Method Statement Indonesia

Scope: Placing The Flexible PVC Waterstop in
Sika®-Waterbars
Construction & Movement Joints
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1 SCOPE
This method statement describes the step by step procedure for placing the flexible PVC waterstop,
Sika®-Waterbars, in construction and movement joint.

2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Sika®-Waterbars as flexible PVC waterstops used to seal construction and expansion joints in concrete
structures. Sika®-Waterbars are available in different sizes and types, depending on their use.

3 SIKA®-WATERBARS PROFILES

WIDTH ROLL LENGTH THICKNESS

USES TYPES
(mm) (m) (mm)
Centrally Placed Waterbars: Installation in the center of concrete structure
V-15M 150 20 3.0 – 5.0
Construction

V-20M 200 20 3.0 – 5.0

Joints

V-25M 250 20 3.0 – 5.0

V-32M 320 15 4.0 – 5.0
O-15M 150 20 3.0 – 4.5
Expansion

O-20M 200 20 3.0 – 4.5

Joints

O-25M 250 20 3.0 – 4.5

O-32M 320 15 4.0 – 5.0
Surface Waterbars: Installation on the surface of concrete structures
Construction
Joints

AR-25M 250 20 4.0

DR-20M 200 20 3.0

Expansion
Joints

DR-25M 250 20 4.0

Joint Finishing Type: Installed by pushing onto the formwork board or onto joint lining

FA 3-10 3/10 10 ~5

FA 3-14 3/14 10 ~5

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4 APPLICATION

4.1 TOOLS
Welding iron/blade, cutter.

Welding iron/blade

4.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

All reinforcing steel and formwork must be securely fixed in final position.

4.3 APPLICATION
 The selection of a suitable waterbar is governed by the type of joint, concrete thickness, grade of
concrete, reinforcement position, expected movement (expansion/shear) as well as waterhead to
which it is to be exposed to.
 Generally the overall width of the waterbar should be equal to the thickness of the concrete slab
into which it is placed.
 For optimum results, centrally placed waterbars are preferred.

INTERNAL WATERBARS:
Sika-Waterbars “O” Profile & Sika-Waterbars “V” Profile
 Pre-punched eyelets are located in the outer flanges of the profiles.
 Fix the Waterbars to the reinforcement with tie wires to ensure the waterbars
are not displaced during concreting.

EXTERNAL WATERBARS:
Sika- Waterbars “AR” Profile & Sika-Waterbars “DR” Profile
 Place the Waterbar on the external side of the concrete wall or floor by attaching
it temporarily to the formwork during concrete placement.
 The proturding ribs become cast into the concrete to provide an excellent
watertight seal while at the same time securely anchoring waterbars to the structure.

Notes: When working with waterbars with a central bulb (“DR” profile & “O” profile) (either internally or
externally placed), it is important that the centre bulb should not be cast into the concrete but remains
exposed (free).

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4.4 PLACING OF CONCRETE
FIRST STAGE:
 The Waterbar performs its function only if both sides are well embedded in the concrete.
 Avoid formation of honeycombs by vibrating carefully around the Waterbar, particularly when using
horizontal Waterbars.
 The consistency of the concrete itself should be neither too plastic nor too stiff, and the aggregates
must be well graded.
 Placing of fresh concrete near the Sika® -Waterbar requires care, as otherwise it will be forced from
its position by the pressure of the fresh concrete, i.e. the ends will fold up.
 To prevent this, the same concrete pressure must be present on both sides of the Waterbar.
 Removal of formwork in the neighbourhood of Sika® -Waterbar must be done with care.

SECOND STAGE:
 The ends of the Waterbar should be thoroughly checked for honeycombing at the stop-end, and if
necessary the concrete should be repaired with Sika® Monotop® or SikaGrout® .
 The Waterbar should also be cleaned of all hardened concrete remnants adhering from the first
concrete stage.
 The ‘loose’ ends of the Waterbar must be firmly fixed to the reinforcing steel in its final position prior
to casting the adjacent concrete as in the first stage procedure.

4.5 WELDING
 Sika® -Waterbars are made from thermoplastic PVC and can therefore be welded easily.
 The ends are heated to approximately 200°C with a suitable welding blade, until an even, molten
bead of PVC appears.
 The welding blade is then removed and the molten ends pressed together firmly.
 However, it is recommended to use factory fabricated junctions such as T, L, X and Corner pieces.
 The welded joint should be inspected once it has cooled.
 Dirt may accumulate on blade including charred remains of PVC. Clean PVC from blade while it is still
hot.

Sources of welding errors:

 Irregularity of cut edges
 Insufficient or excessive heating of blade

4.6 SAFETY
Health and safety instructions on the latest Technical Data Sheet must be strictly observed.
For any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Services Department.

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5 LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, are given in good faith based on Sika's current knowledge and experience of the products
when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sika’s
recommendations. in practice, the differences in materials, substrates and actual site conditions are
such that no warranty in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, nor any liability
arising out of any legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either from this information, or from
any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The user of the product must test the
products suitability for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves the right to change the
properties of its products. The proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are
accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent
issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on
request.

FOR MORE SIKA®-WATERBARS INFORMATION:

For any additional information, please do not hesitate to consult our Technical Services Department.

Hioe Hartono Raditya Erlangga

Target Market Field Manager Technical Services Manager
Waterproofing & Refurbishment

© 2017 Sika Services AG / Nr 850 73 05

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Technical Department
Phone: +62-0800-140-1236
Indonesia Fax: +62-21-823-0026
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