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.

Significant reduction of water penetration depth

with Sika WT Series

Significant reduction of water conductivity

with Sika WT Series

50.0
40.0
Sika Recommendation: 30 mm

30.0
20.0
10.0
0

Reference

Concrete with
Sika WT-100

Tests have been conducted according to EN 12390-8.

Concrete with
Sika WT-200

Water conductivity [g/(m x h)]

Water penetration depth [mm]

60.0

12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Sika Recommendation: 6 g/(m x h)

Reference

Concrete with
Sika WT-100

Concrete with
Sika WT-200

Tests have been conducted according to SIA 262 Annex A.

EN 12390-8

30

Water penetration depth [mm]

25
20
15
10
5
0
0

10

15

20

25

30

time [d]

According to the EN 12390-8 the waterpenetration depth tests

has to be conducted over 72 hours with a water pressure of 5
bar. In order to gain knowledge after these three days the same
tests have been performed with extended testing time up to
28 days. The above graph shows the results of these extended
tests.

Requirements

Water Resisting Admixture

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
 elf-healing properties
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of a concrete can be positively enhanced.

Sika WT series is based on two technologies:

 ika WT-100 series
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Sika pore blocking technology
 ika WT-200 series
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Sika crystalline & pore blocking technology

Mix Design Recommendation:

Components

Example formula

Aggregates

All aggregate sizes are possible

Cement

Any cement meeting local standards 350 kg/m

Powder additives

Sufficient fines content by adjustment of

the binder content

Water content

w/c-ratio according to
standards with regard to
exposure class

Concrete admixtures

Sika ViscoCrete or
SikaPlast or
Sikament

0.60 1.50%

Sika WT

1.00 2.00%

Installation requirements
and curing

< 0.45

Subsequent curing to ensure high quality

(compactness) of surfaces
Sika Antisol

Benefits of the Sika WT Series

The use of Sika WT series in waterproof concrete results in the
following advantages:
ncrease in service life of the construction
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 ignificantly improved durability and sustainability of the
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hardened concrete
 nsured watertightness without other expensive measures
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 educed maintenance costs
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 ika WT-200 series additionally enhances the self-healing
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properties of concrete and promotes the ability to heal concrete
cracks

Sika Solutions for Watertight Concrete System

The Sika Watertight Concrete System offers a comprehensive solution for watertight structures. The system consists of concrete that
has been specially modified with Sika admixtures 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.

Sika Watertight Concrete System Components:

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 ika waterproof concrete admixture
Sika ViscoCrete / SikaPlast / Sika WT

Construction joints (non-movement)

SikaSwell

Movement joints
Sika Waterbar

F
 ormwork tie bar hole sealing
Sikadur-31

Concrete curing
Sika Antisol

C
 rack sealing (non-injection)
Sikadur-Combiflex SG

Structures and Applications

Keeping water OUT

Kepping water IN

Basements

Swimming pools

Habitate basements

Water retaining structures

Parking garages

Dams

Utility / plant rooms

Water structures

Tunnels

Waste water treatment structures

Sika Services AG
Business Unit Concrete
Tffenwies 16
CH-8048 Zrich
Switzerland
Phone +41 58 436 40 40
Fax +41 58 436 41 50
www.sika.com

The Sika Watertight Concrete System can be used for all types of
below-ground structures, including habitable basements, car parks
and areas for business use. As with all below-ground structures,
adequate ventilation and air conditioning should be appropriate to
the intended use.

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Conditions shall apply.
Please consult the Product Data Sheet
prior to any use and processing.

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