SIKA GCC – WATERPROOFING

SIKASWELL
JOINT SEALING
HANI FIKRI
TARGET MARKET MANAGER WATERPROOFING - ME
SikaSwell® PROFILES AND SEALANTS
WATERPROOFING PRINCIPLE

 A proper sealing  In the presence of water SikaSwell® profiles

system in the and sealants develop an expansive swelling
joint is necessary pressure to prevent the penetration of water
to prevent long- and provide a durable waterproofing solution
term leakage. in the joint.
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WATERPROOFING & SWELLING PRINCIPLE
HYDROPHILIC GASKET
 Swells in contact with water
 Builds up a swelling pressure inside of
the construction
 This swelling pressure seals the joint
and stops the crossing of water

MAIN ADVANTAGES
 Easy and quick installation
 No influence on formwork or
reinforcement
 Highly economic and cost effective
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TYPICAL USES

• Foundation  Cellars and garages  Precast material in  Pipe penetrations

• Tunnels  Concrete floors and general  Penetrations of
• Retaining walls slabs  Concrete pipes any kind
 Segments for
underground
construction
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TYPICAL USES
CONSTRUCTION
JOINTS
SikaSwell® solutions can be
used for nearly all types of
construction joints
Very advantageous in joints
with difficult environmental
exposure conditions or
access etc.
PENETRATIONS
SikaSwell® systems provide
flexible waterproofing
solutions for all types of
penetrations, with
swellable sealants and
differently shaped profiles
to meet all requirements
ISOLATION JOINTS WATERPROOFING
DETAILS
SikaSwell® can handle the
difficult joints in isolation
joints between different
materials very easily and
can be applied or bonded
to many different
substrates
SikaSwell® plugs and rings
are an easy and secure way
of sealing around all types
of formwork spacers
Different sizes are available
for most common spacer
systems
SIKASWELL® – PRODUCT RANGE

 SikaSwell® A … profiles based on Acrylate

 SikaSwell® P … profiles based on swellable Polymer
 SikaSwell® S … Sealant based on Polyurethane
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NAMING OF THE PRODUCTS

SikaSwell® X xx xx X

A: Acrylate size of the profile M : maritime

P: Polymer - width in mm version
- height in mm

For example: SikaSwell® P 2003

SikaSwell® A 2010 M
SikaSwell® A
The ideal solution for in-situ concrete
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ACRYLATE BASIS
PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® A 2005
on plane surfaces,
wall thickness < 20 cm,
minimal shrinkage expected,
moderate water pressure < 1 bar
8x7=56 m

 SikaSwell® A 2010
wall thickness > 20 cm
2025
standard shrinkage expected,
water pressure < 2 bar
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ACRYLATE BASIS
PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® A 2015
joints in massive concrete
structures,
common for slabs > 60 cm
thickness,
8x7=56 m between existing and new
structures,
large shrinkage expected,
2025
high water pressure > 2 bar

 SikaSwell® A 2025
similar as 2015
no technical reason,
historical adapted to the gasket
based on Bentonite 20x25
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
 Swelling capacity
The swelling rate is high enough even in
contact light salt water, salt content < 7-8 %

 No loss of swelling capacity

The material is tough and flexible acrylate
polymer which can store water in their
molecular structure with accompanying
increase in volume.
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SPECIAL ACRYLIC POLYMERS
PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® A 2010 M
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
 Swelling capacity
The swelling rate is defined to create the
specific swelling performance in salt water
with a salt content > 8% and to
guarantee a reliable swelling capacity.
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SWELLING PERFORMANCE

Dry Contact Swelling

condition with water condition

PRINCIPLE
Swelling in Vol. - %

500
 Swells in contact with water
400
 stores water in their molecular
300
structure with accompanying
200
Swelling rate increase in volume
100
 Swelling is reversible
72 Time in hours
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
 Before expansion, voids are open
around the profile. Water is able to
penetrate the structure and covering

 After contact with water the profiles

swell and close the gap. Water is not
able to penetrate through the structure.
SikaSwell® A
UNIQUE SWELLING PERFORMANCE
Right after application of water pressure
(plastic pellets in white)

After 3-4 days:

SikaSwell® A swells into small cracks and
joints, fills any void and stops the water
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UNIQUE SWELLING PERFORMANCE
UNIQUE PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® A
SIKASWELL® A
UNIQUE SWELLING PERFORMANCE
UNIQUE PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® A
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PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS
 Highly economical
 Use in contact with water and light salt water
(salt content < 7-8 % )
 Able to swell into cracks and gaps
 No loss of swelling capacity after several wet/dry-
cycles
 Low stress for concrete structures because of
moderate swelling pressure up to 16 bar
 Function tested with water pressure up to 10 bar
(100 m)
 Tested long-term durability
 Resistant against different water qualities and
various chemical substances
 Plug and rings available for the sealing of
formwork spacers
SikaSwell® P
The solution for precast elements
SIKASWELL® – P
SWELLABLE POLYMERS
PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® P 2003
on plane and absolutely smooth
surfaces of pipes and steel work, wall
thickness < 20 cm,
minimal shrinkage expected,
moderate water pressure < 0,5 bar

 SikaSwell® P 2005
on plane surfaces of precast elements,
wall thickness < 20 cm,
minimal shrinkage expected,
moderate water pressure < 1 bar

 SikaSwell® P 2010
mainly between precast elements,
wall thickness > 20 cm,
water pressure < 2 bar
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SWELLABLE POLYMERS
PERFORMANCE
 SikaSwell® P 2010 H
mainly between precast elements
where a stable product is required,
minimal shrinkage expected,
wall thickness < 20 cm,
water pressure < 1 bar

 SikaSwell® P 2507 H
for swelling pressure sensitive filigree
structures,
minimal shrinkage expected,
wall thickness < 20 cm,
water pressure < 0,5 bar
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PERFORMANCE

CHARACTERISTICS
 Swelling in contact with water

 High mechanical stability

 Various profiles available

 Coating protects the profiles against premature

swelling

 Function tested with water pressure up to 5 bar

(50 m)
SIKASWELL® – P
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
 Swelling capacity
The swelling rate is defined to
create
the swelling performance in water
and to guarantee a reliable swelling
capacity.
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PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE
 The product is high mechanical
stable and does not swell into
gaps or voids, therefore suitable
for precast elements.
SikaSwell® S-2
Sealant for diverse applications
SIKASWELL® S-2 SEALANT
POLYURETHAN BASIS
Product Packaging Swelling Number of Curing time
capacity components

300 ml cartidges ~ 2 mm/day

> 100 %
SikaSwell® S-2 1 (+23°C / 50%
(after 7 days) r.h.)
600 ml unipacs
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PERFORMANCE

200
CHARACTERISTICS
Change in volume (%)

180  Easy to apply

160
140
120  Perfect for small details
100
80  Can be applied on rough surfaces
60
40
20  Can be used as adhesive for
0
1 day 3 days 7 days 14 days SikaSwell® profiles
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PERFORMANCE
tap water PERFORMANCE
 Easy to apply
Swelling [V- %]

 Very short curing time

5 % salt
content  Function test up to water pressure
7 14 21
of 5 bar (50 m)
Time [days]

 Perfect for small sealing details

 Can be applied on rough surfaces

SIKASWELL® S-2
APPLICATION

Better resistance of fresh

profile to wet concrete
pouring

Lower sensitivity to extrusion

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Comparison of the products
COMPARISON OF SIKASWELL® PRODUCTS
APPLICATION
COMPARISON OF SIKASWELL® PRODUCTS
APPLICATION
COMPARISON OF SIKASWELL® PRODUCTS
APPLICATION
Fixing
Test results
Recommended (water
Product by an
water pressure pressure /
joint width) adhesive

SikaSwell® A 2005 ≤ 1 bar

SikaSwell® A 2010 10 bar /
≤ 2 bar
0,25 mm
SikaSwell® A 2015 / 2025 ≥ 2 bar
SikaSwell® P 2003 ≤ 0,5 bar 5 bar / 0,3 mm
SikaSwell® P 2005 ≤ 1 bar 5 bar / 0,3 mm
SikaSwell® P 2010 ≤ 2 bar 5 bar / 0,1 mm
SikaSwell® P 2010 H ≤ 1 bar 5 bar / 0,1 mm
SikaSwell® P 2507 H ≤ 0,5 bar 5 bar / 0,05 mm
SikaSwell® S-2 ≤ 1 bar 8 bar selfadhesive
SikaSwell® A and P profiles and S-2 sealant
Application
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FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATION
FUNKTIONALITY
 Depends on proper fixing
 Installation in joint area
 Complete embedding and covering

APPLICATION
 Continuous contact between SikaSwell®
product and the substrate shall be
obtained
 Ensure full bond to the surface
 Protect the SikaSwell® product against
exposure to rain
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FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATION
FUNKTIONALITY
CONCRETE  Fix or bond the SikaSwell® product in the
PRODUCT
COVER centre of the concrete section.

SikaSwell® A 2005 ≥ 8 cm  In case of a smaller concrete cover the

SikaSwell® A 2010 ≥ 8 cm swelling pressure can damage the fresh
concrete (e.g. cracks)
SikaSwell® A 2015 / 2025 ≥ 10 cm
SikaSwell® P 2003 / 2005 ≥ 10 cm
SikaSwell® P 2010 / 2010 H ≥ 10 cm
SikaSwell® P 2507 H ≥ 10 cm
SikaSwell® S2 ≥ 8 cm *

* Depend on the amount of sealant

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FUNCTIONALITY AND APPLICATION
GENERAL SIMPLE RECOMMANDATION
 Minimum cover on both sides of the
reinforced concrete: min. 10 cm

 Minimum cover on both sides of the

non-reinforced concrete: min. 15 cm
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FUNKTIONALITY AND APPLICATION
WATERPROOF CONCRETE
REQUIREMENTS
 Hydrophilic gaskets need a good concrete
quality (well compacted)
 Hydrophilic gaskets can not seal very large
voids or honey combs in concrete
structures

PREMATURE SWELLING
 The SikaSwell® products and adhesive
should be protected from rain / weather
prior to placement of the concrete to
prevent the product from swelling before
encapsulation in the concrete.
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BACK UP SYSTEM
BACK UP SYSTEM
 SikaSwell® is often used as a back up
system of other sealing systems like
injection hoses or waterbars.

 Minimum concrete cover of all products

used must be respected.

 SikaSwell® is placed on the water side of

the construction.
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LIMITATIONS
APPLICATION LIMITATIONS
 Structures with a water pressure of more than 2 bar normally have dimensions of
> 40-60 cm and the risk of failures in the concrete structure due to workmanship,
placement and difficult compaction increases considerably.

 Hydrophilic gaskets can also be used for water pressures > 2 bar in special cases, such
as
self-compacting concrete structures

combined use with SikaFuko® injection hose system in the construction joint. The
injection hose shall be installed approx. centrically, and the hydrophilic
gasket next to the water face, with a clear distance of min. 100 mm between
gasket and injection hose.

 Do not use SikaSwell® products for movement joints!

 Please consult the most recent issue of the local product datasheets and method
statement.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION