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Repair of Concrete Structures
Repair of Concrete Structures
Sika Top pore sealer and smoothing SikagardSika Top mortar repair and proling protective mortar coating layer
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Before Application Health and Safety Useful Documents Bag Layout Climate Conditions Equipment Do and Do Not Concrete Repair Procedure 1. Substrate Preparation 3. Preparing Reinforcement 4. Reinforcement Corrosion Protection 5. Bonding Primer 6a. Repair Application by Hand 6b. Wet Spray Applcation 7. Smoothing Mortar After Application Curing Protection Curing Methods Cleaning Tools Enviroment / Accidents Mixing Sika Repair Systems Hints and Advice Over Head Application Wet Spray Equipment page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 12 page 13 page 14 page 15 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 18 page 19 page 19 page 20 page 21 page 22 page 23
Work Safely!
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Useful Documents
n Sika Top Systems n Detailed step by step guide to concrete repair
Method Statement
n Product uses n Substrate quality n Substrate preparation n Mixing Ratio n Application conditions & tools n Pot life n Curing treatment
Bag Layout
Example: Sika Top-122 Storage Details Safety Label
Product Characteristics
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Climate Conditions
Storage
Product storage: n Dry, cool conditions n Undamaged original packaging
12 months
Application
Protect area from: n Direct sunlight n Wind n Rain n Frost
Temperature
Check acceptable limits: n Ambient temperature n Substrate temperature
Equipment
Hand tools n Mixing tools
n Mixing bowel
n Application tools
n Sponge
n Brushes
Do and Do Not!
DO
Use only clean potable water Make sure tools are clean and well maintained Remove only concrete as instructed by supervising ofcer or qualied engineer Consult product data sheet before starting
DO NOT
Do not contaminate mixture with other chemicals Do not mix powders from different products Do not add more water than recommended Do not mix and apply the product in direct sunlight
1. Substrate Preparation
Surface Preparation
n Mark defective concrete
Concrete Removal
n Using high pressure water jet, 1100 bar (large area)
or n Hammer and chisel (small patch repairs) Remove tire wires, nails etc. Remove only defective concrete as instructed. Do not reduce structural integrity.
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2. Substrate Preparation
Extent of Concrete Removal
n Remove concrete minimum 15 mm behind main bars
15 mm Minimum
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3. Preparing Reinforcement
Cleaning Reinforcement
Remove all: n Tie wires n Rust n Mortar / Concrete n Other loose material
Removal Techniques
n Use steel wire brush
or n High pressure water jetting (1100 bar minimum) Inform supervisor immediatly of any badly damaged reinforcement
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Allow time for the 1st coat to harden before applying 2nd coat. Allow application to dry before applying repair mortar.
Application Techniques
n Hopper spray for large applications
or n Brush for small applications n Inspect bars after to ensure full coverage
5. Bonding Primer
Apply bonding primer (if specied)
n Wet the substrate
n Wipe away excess water small area: with sponge large area: with air pressure
Application Technique
n For small patches brush rmly onto surface
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Point gun at different angles on the surface to ensure even application behind the bars
n Wipe away excess water small area: with sponge large area: with air pressure
Application Technique
n Press rmly the repair mortar into the repair area using a trowel Apply 2nd layer when 1st layer is dry if application depth exceeds products max. layer thickness n Prole surface and nish with trowel
Finish surface with wooden or PVC trowel for best results. Do not spray additional water over the surface!
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n Wipe away excess water small area: with sponge large area: with air pressure
Application Technique
n Point nozzle 200 mm to 500 mm from surface
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Make sure voids are lled behind bars. Point spray nozzle at different angles to the surface. If 2nd layer is required surface shall not be to smooth.
7. Smoothing Mortar
Surface Preparation
n Wet and clean surface with water (180 bar)
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8. After Application
Curing Protection
Protect application from: n Frost n Wind n Rain n Sun
Curing Methods
n Plastic sheeting n Jute and water n Other membranes
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Enviroment
n Dispose of waste responsibly n Separate recycling materials
Accidents
n Seek immediate medical attention in the event of an injury
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Mixing
One component System (e.g. Sika MonoTop)
nA dd powder to water and mix for 3 minutes
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Adjust consistency to suit conditions using powdercomponent C. Refer to Product Data Sheet for more information.
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n From same end apply second layer in same direction as rst. n Repeat layers until void is lled
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Hopper Gun
1 Gun with adjustable aperture 2 Hopper 3 Quick disconnect 4 Hose 13 mm, 10 m long 5 45 Adaptor for application over head
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nH opper content: 6 ltr nW eight (empty): 1.5 kg n A ir requirement: 220 l/min nR equired air pressure: 2 to 3 bar nA djustable aperture
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Mortar Pump for Wet Spray Application, e.g. Putzmeister S5 EVTM with Mixer TM 100
nP rocess: Wet spray application nC onveying volume: 0.4 2.4 m 3/h n C onveying distance: horizontal up to 70 m n Pump pressure: max. 25 bar n Dimensions: LWH (mm): 22906801150 n Motor: 400 V/50 Hz n C apacity of the vessel: 100 ltr n Weight: 400 kg (inkl. Mixer)
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The information contained herein and any other advice are given in good faith based on Sikas current knowledge and experience of the products when properly stored, handled and applied under normal conditions in accordance with Sikas recommendations. The information only applies to the application(s) and product(s) expressly referred to herein and is based on laboratory tests which do not replace practical tests. In case of changes in the parameters of the application, such as changes in substrates etc., or in case of a different application, consult Sikas Technical Service prior to using Sika products. The information contained herein does not relieve the user of the products from testing them for the intended application and purpose. 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.
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