CONCRETE

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

TECHNOLOGY SIKA SOLUTIONS FOR WATERTIGHT BENEFITS OF THE Sika® WT Series

Impermeability of concrete against water is determined by
CONCRETE SYSTEM The use of Sika® WT series in waterproof concrete results in
the impermeability of the binder matrix, i.e. capillary porosity. The Sika® Watertight Concrete System offers a comprehen- the following advantages:
These capillaries are the voids created by the excess water in sive solution for watertight structures. The system consists ́́ Increase in service life of the construction
the concrete that is not necessary for the chemical reaction for of concrete that has been specially modified with Sika admix- ́́ Significantly improved durability and sustainability of the
hardening known as hydration. These pores are the potential tures to produce waterproof concrete; and carefully selected hardened concrete
migratory paths for water through the concrete. Therefore waterstops for construction and movement joints. Watertight ́́ Ensured watertightness without other expensive measures
concrete can be described as a porous material that allows the concrete structures can be designed to keep water in or out or ́́ Reduced maintenance costs
passage of water through a structure of capillary pores. both. The need to maximize design flexibility has led clients ́́ Sika® WT-200 series additionally enhances the self-healing
and specifiers to look below ground as an alternative, whether properties of concrete and promotes the ability to heal
The addition of a water resisting admixtures is one measure for basement parking or a habitable environment. concrete cracks
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- STRUCTURES AND APPLICATIONS WATER RESISTING ADMIXTURE
soluble materials throughout the pore and capillary structure Sika® WT series is based on two technologies:
of the concrete and seal the concrete permanently against The Sika® Watertight Concrete System can be used for all ́́ Sika® WT-100 series, Sika pore blocking technology
penetration of water and other liquids. In addition the special types of below-ground structures, including habitable base- ́́ Sika® WT-200 series, Sika crystalline & pore blocking tech-
formula and ingredients of Sika® WT-200 series enhances the ments, car parks and areas for business use. As with all below- nology
self-healing properties of concrete and will improve the ability ground structures, adequate ventilation and air conditioning
to heal concrete cracks. should be appropriate to the intended use.
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EN 12390-8
According to the EN 12390-8 the waterpenetration depth tests
REQUIREMENTS

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

The water impermeability of a construction is determined by same tests have been performed with extended testing time 15
fulfillment of the decisive requirements regarding limitation up to 28 days. The above graph shows the results of these
of water permeability through the concrete. With the use of extended tests. 10

Sika® WT Series the 5

́́ Water penetration depth Keeping water OUT Keeping water IN
́́ Water conductivity Basement Swimming pools 0 3 5 10 15 20 25 30
́́ Water absorption time [d]
́́ Self-healing properties of a concrete can be positively Habitate basements Water retaining structures
enhanced. Parking garages Dams
Utility/plant rooms Water structures
Tunnels Waste water treatment structures
Significant reduction of water penetration depth Significant reduction of water conductivity
with Sika® WT series with Sika® WT series

60.0 12
Water conductivity depth [g/(m² x h)]

11
Water penetration depth [mm]

50.0 10
9
40.0 8
7
Sika recommendation: 30 mm Sika recommendation: 6 g/(m² 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.

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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, façades). Sika is a leader in processing materials used in sealing,
bonding, damping, reinforcing and protecting loadbearing structures.
Sika’s 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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