CONCRETE

SIKA PRECAST TECHNOLOGIES

 SIKA WET PRECAST TECHNOLOGY
...will change your construction durability dramatically

CONTENT

04 Sika Precast Technologies Introduction

05 Sika Wet Precast Introduction

06 Concrete Concept

07 Superplasticiser Technology

08 Acceleration

09 Case Study

12 Sika Semi-Dry Precast Technology

14 SikaPaver®

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16 SikaProof®

18 Bright Colours - SikaPaver® and Sika® Colorflo®

21 Supporting Products - Sika® Separol®, Sika® MonoTop® and Sikagard®

23 Design and Protection of Concrete Surfaces

24 Repair and Protection

25 Sealing and Bonding

26 Sustainability and Cost Optimisation

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 INTRODUCTION
Sika Precast Technologies

In the precast concrete Because they execute the entire Sika, a full range supplier, meets the
industry, a concrete element production process, precast concrete diverse complexity of the entire precast
producer sells a finished element manufacturers encounter a concrete element production and
technical product, though its myriad of requirements. In addition to construction process with solutions for
quality and surface being efficient the production process all requirements.
appearance are the producer’s should be sustainable and
calling card. environmentally friendly, holding the
CO² footprint of the product to a
The precast concrete element producer minimum. Besides ecological concerns,
bears responsibility for technical health and safety of workers also
performance, compliance to standards continues to grow in importance.
and durability of products. The
production process for precast concrete Structural design and construction with
elements is increasingly industrialised, precast concrete elements requires
and efficiency is essential. versatile chemical products, from wet
precast production to erection on site.

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SIKA WET PRECAST TECHNOLOGY
Introduction

IN THE PRECAST CONCRETE INDUSTRY, A CONCRETE ELEMENT PRODUCER SELLS A FINISHED

TECHNICAL PRODUCT, THOUGH ITS QUALITY AND SURFACE APPEARANCE ARE THE
PRODUCER’S CALLING CARD The precast concrete element producer bears responsibility for
technical performance, compliance to standards and durability of products. The production process
for precast concrete elements is increasingly industrialised, and efficiency is essential.!

Because they execute the entire production process,

precast concrete element manufacturers encounter myriad
requirements. In addition to being efficient the production
process should be sustainable and environmentally friendly,
holding the CO² footprint of the product to a minimum.
Besides ecological concerns, health and safety of workers also
continue to grow in importance.

Structural design and construction with precast concrete

elements requires versatile chemical products, from wet
precast production to erection on site. Sika, a full range
supplier, meets the diverse complexity of the entire precast
concrete element production and construction
process with solutions for all requirements.

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 CONCRETE CONCEPT
Innovations like Self Compacting Concrete offer amazing advantages

The concrete concept drives a precast concrete element

production process and has essential impact on process
timing. Concrete production, installation and curing must
therefore be kept as short as possible. This has consequences
regarding concrete technology. Requirements influencing
precast concrete production are excellence of concrete surface
appearance, high compressive strength and high durability.
The production steps of batching and mixing, transport,
compaction and finishing must also be considered within a
concrete concept.

With advanced concrete technology and suitable admixture

application, adequate workability, rapid installation and
subsequent fast strength development of the concrete can
be ensured whereas fast strength development is critical
for swift production. Application of innovative concrete mix
designs such as Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) offer further
advantages. Besides rapid installation, vibration work can be
eliminated, substantially improving the working environment
in a precast concrete factory.

The latest concrete admixture technology can improve

concrete production
and achieve the following advantages:
́́ Cost efficient concrete mix designs
́́ Production of high strength, highly durable concrete
́́ Application of Self Compacting Concrete
́́ Reduction or elimination of heat or steam curing
́́ Sustainable and environmentally friendly production

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SUPERPLASTICISER TECHNOLOGY
Latest superplasticiser technology offers solutions to all
precast production challenges

High strength concrete types are used increasingly in the

precast concrete business. The quality of the final element,
and thus the quality of the concrete, play central roles.
Concrete quality and durability are therefore constantly
improved. Precast concrete plant processes are evermore
industrialised. Timing is more and more important. Concerns
regarding factory working environments are rising. Innovative
technologies and concrete types such as Self Compacting
Concrete are being utilised, which result in improved working
conditions, since vibration work is eliminated and noise
thereby significantly reduced. Superplasticisers based on
polycarboxylate ether (PCE) technology contribute to these
developments and factors. Their application is becoming
indispensable.

The Sika® ViscoCrete® product range is an innovative

polycarboxylate based admixture technology capable
of offering solutions to all precast concrete production
challenges. The application of Sika® ViscoCrete® can ensure
substantial water reduction with adequate workability
and slumplife in combination with fast early strength
development. Sika® ViscoCrete® technology enables the
design of polymers in direct regard to fresh and hardened
concrete performance. Furthermore, technologies can be
combined, allowing easy adaptation of solutions to changing
production circumstances.

high early strength

high slump

Individual Solutions for Superplasticisers:

SCC for Precast

Regular Concrete
low early strength
low slump

low slump

time

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 ACCELERATION
Accelerated hardening in combination with resource-friendly production

THE CONCRETE HARDENING PROCESS IS A TIME-CONSUMING STEP WITHIN PRECAST

CONCRETE PRODUCTION.

On the one hand it is important to reduce the hardening The fulfillment of the first target could be achieved by
time, which is almost always carried out with the incorporating heat curing in the tunnel segment production
application of heat or steam curing – both highly energy- concept. In order to reach an early strength of more than
consumptive measures. On the other hand energy efficient 25 MPa it was necessary to apply a heating sequence of
and environmentally friendly production processes are more than 5 hours. With the application of SikaRapid®-1 the
gaining importance. Production must be both cost effective hardening process of the concrete was optimised, with the
and have a small CO² footprint. With sound concrete mix result that approximately 150 minutes of heating could be
design, innovative superplasticiser technology and powerful eliminated.
accelerator technology, the whole production process can be
significantly optimised and the energy consumption for heat At the same time the early and final strength requirements
or steam curing respectively can be either reduced or even were attained. Moreover the durability of the tunnel
eliminated. segments was improved as the concrete peak temperature
was limited to less than 60 °C. Thereby a significant reduction
SikaRapid®-1 offers accelerated hardening with no loss of of more than 25 °C concrete temperature could be realised.
slump life. As a result this technology provides solutions Overall the energy consumption of the tunnel segment
for accelerating performance of all concrete types according production process could be substantially reduced. This
to different production conditions. Optimised hardening approach demonstrates a high degree of sustainability.
performance of concrete can reduce or eliminate heat or
steam curing, speed the turnaround of formwork, making it
more efficient and ultimately increasing productivity.

EXAMPLE TUNNEL SEGMENT PRODUCTION

In tunnel segment production there are two key parameters.
It is extremely important on one hand to realise a specified
early strength, while on the other tunnels as complex
constructions must fulfill the highest requirements with
regard to durability. The concrete performance regarding
these two demands can be enhanced with the SikaRapid®-1
technology.

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CASE STUDY
Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

Sika concrete admixtures were incorporated in the concrete mix for the production of black
precast concrete panels, produced by Thorp Precast for the new Business School and Student
Hub building at Manchester Metropolitan University.

The panels are a prominent aesthetic feature of the structure,

with some surfaces being highly polished, so a good surface
finish was essential. To achieve this, the concrete had to
be produced to a high standard. Incorporating the Sika
admixtures in the mix helped reduce efflorescence and the
number of blow holes within the finished panels, which greatly
reduced wastage and the amount of finishing required. The
concrete was also designed to self compact, which eliminated
the need for noisy vibration of the panel moulds in order to
mechanically compact.

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 The £75 million building was constructed by
Sir Robert McAlpine as part of the University’s
estates investment strategy, and is designed by
award winning Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios to
be at the forefront of green development, and
has been certified ‘excellent’ under the BREEAM
environmental assessment scheme.

The modern 20,000m2 Business School and

Student Hub will provide a state of the art learning
environment for 5,000 students and 250 teaching
staff, together with social spaces where students
from all faculties can meet and socialise bringing
a new central focus to the expanding campus. It
comprises three separate admission and teaching
blocks ranging in height from four to eight storeys.

The building has been shortlisted for “Project of

the Year’ in the 2012 Building awards.

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LARGE QUANTITIES, HIGH QUALITY
AND EXCELLENT DURABILITY
The semi-dry precast concrete industry manufactures large quantities of finished concrete products
with high quality surface appearance and excellent durability. Select combinations of process and
concrete technology are employed to efficiently manufacture semi-dry precast concrete products of
various shapes, textures and colours.
Due to the high durability requirements and rapid industrialised production process, it is necessary
to achieve a high degree of compaction in as short a time as possible. SikaPaver® products
significantly improve both the manufacturing process as well as the quality of semi-dry precast
concrete products. Furthermore it is possible to reduce efflorescence or even incorporate water
repellent behavior with the application of SikaPaver® AE technology.
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 SIKA SEMI-DRY PRECAST
TECHNOLOGY

Key for efficient semi-dry precast concrete production is the targeted combination of fresh concrete
with a high degree of compactability as well as yielding instant shape accuracy following
compaction, meaning a high green strength.

SEMI-DRY PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS ARE IN USE EVERYWHERE

PAVERS BUILDING BLOCKS PIPES AND MANHOLES CURBSTONES AND EDGINGS

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The compactability ensures a fast production of high quality, The surface appearance of finished semi-dry precast concrete
durable concrete products, whereas a high green strength products plays an important role since appearance as a mark
reduces damage to finished goods as well as rejects. of quality is the producer’s calling card. On the one hand it is
of vital importance to achieve a high degree of compaction,
To develop a cost efficient concrete mix design with since this has a direct influence on the surface appearance. On
enhanced compaction characteristics it is essential to make the other hand it is possible to reduce efflorescence with the
use of plasticisers or compaction aids. The effectiveness of SikaProof® range. This implies application of a hydrophobic
compaction aids derives from reduced surface tension of the agent. The hydrophobic action of SikaProof® products
water in the concrete mix. This results in improved wetting prevents water absorption and water transport in any capillary
of the binder particles, and thus a substantially improved pores, which effectively reduces efflorescence.
compaction performance of the fresh semi-dry concrete.

Technologies incorporated in compaction aids can be

lignosulfonates, surfactants and polycarboxylate ether (PCE)
as well as suitable combinations of these materials. The Sika®
Plastiment® and SikaPaver® product ranges represent Sikas
compaction aid technologies offering performance scaled for
various production conditions.

LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS CONCRETE TILES ROOF TILES HOLLOW CORE SLABS

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 ENHANCED COMPACTION AND
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT WITH
SikaPaver®
COMPACTION
The compactability of fresh semi-dry concrete represents Compactability can be positively influenced by several
the driving factor in a semi-dry precast concrete production. different factors such as constituent materials, grading curve,
With improved compaction the following advantages can be water and cement content (water/binder ratio) as well as the
achieved: applied admixture technology.
́́ Fast production with high output
́́ Improved quality of products The significant influence of SikaPaver® technology results in
́́ Higher green, 1-day and final strength measurably higher fresh concrete densities across all water/
́́ Fewer rejects and claims binder ratios. In addition, the production process becomes
́́ Reduced efflorescence more efficient with application of SikaPaver® products,
́́ Increased durability because with a defined amount of compaction energy a higher
́́ Enhanced frost and freeze/thaw resistance fresh concrete density can be attained.
́́ Dense concrete matrix
́́ Smooth flanks

Easy to compact semi-dry concrete with SikaPaver® technology. Improved compactablity of a semi-dry concrete mix with the application of SikaPaver® HC-1.

high
2,40
Cement 240 kg /m³
Fly ash 80 kg /m³
Aggregates 1’940 kg /m³
Density of fresh concrete in kg/dm³
Density of fresh concrete

2,35

2,30

Concrete with SikaPaver® technology 0,25% SikaPaver® HC-1

Reference concrete Reference concrete

low 2,25
low Compaction energy high 0,32 0,34 0,36 0,38 0,40
water/binder ratio

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STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT
The specialised semi-dry precast concrete manufacturing
process requires that fresh concrete products have an initial Substantial strength increase with SikaPaver® HC-1 across a range of water/binder ratios.

strength immediately upon compaction. This so-called 75

green strength is crucial in guaranteeing the shape accuracy
of produced elements and thereby their quality. Green
70
strength results from the combination of compactability

Compressive strength after 28 days in MPa

and cohesiveness of fresh concrete. It has direct influence on
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product damages and rejects.

60
After curing, semi-dry precast concrete products must already
have sufficient one-day strength, because the products
are usually transported, packed and stocked at this time. In 55
0,25% SikaPaver® HC-1
order to reduce damage and rejects within the production Reference concrete
process the sure achievement of a target one-day strength is 50

essential for the whole production process.

45
The final strength of precast products is important to ensure
the required durability of the semi-dry concrete elements, 40
0,30 0,32 0,34 0,36 0,38
since in many cases the products must withstand significant
water/binder ratio
loads during their lifecycle. A high degree of compaction as
well as hydration of the cement are the influencing factors
effecting the early strength development and final strength.

BLANK

0,2% SikaPaver® HC-1

Improved strength variations on one board in a semi-

dry precast paver production with application of
SikaPaver® HC-1.
low strength high strength

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 REDUCES EFFLORESCENCE
AND IMPROVES DURABILITY
SikaProof®
Durability considerations also play a major role in the semi-dry precast concrete production process,
because depending on the finished product it must withstand high loads, e.g. from traffic, frost or
freeze/thaw attack.

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DURABILITY EFFLORESCENCE
It is important moreover that semi-dry concrete products The phenomenon of efflorescence challenges semi-dry precast
sustain their technical performance and appearance over concrete producers daily. It generally occurs with certain ratios
an extended length of time, since this reduces and avoids of calcium hydroxide and water in the presence of air, whereby
maintenance costs. these conditions arise through the combination of concrete
mix design, the curing process and stocking.
On the one hand the durability of the semi-dry concrete can
be enhanced with a high degree of compaction, since the Measures for improvement can include the adjustment of
ingress of water and pollutants is reduced with increased the mix design or change in storing conditions to namely
concrete matrix density. On the other hand the application protect the stocked concrete products from rain and dew. To
of SikaProof® technology products substantially reduces effectively reduce efflorescence and to ensure a constant,
capillary water absorption through hydrophobic action. durable concrete surface quality it is necessary to apply an
In addition, frost and freeze/thaw resistance of semi-dry anti-efflorescence admixture: SikaProof® technology. Within
concrete products can be significantly increased with the the SikaProof® technology range, available products combine
application of SikaPaver® technologies; their service life is a strong plasticising effect, improved compactability and
thereby prolonged. powerful hydrophobic action, thus offering efficient anti-
efflorescence treatment.

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 BRIGHT COLOURS WITH SikaPaver®
AND Sika Colorflo®

The architectural design of streets, parking lots, pedestrian areas and other places with semi-dry
precast concrete products offers a wide array of design opportunities. With different shapes,
textures and colours the versatility of semi-dry precast concrete products enables creation of
aesthetic living environments.

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COLOUR APPEARANCE COLOUR CREATION
The colour appearance of concrete depends on many factors: Sika’s ColorFlo® system allows concrete to be accurately,
́́ Cement content and colour economically and permanently coloured in a great variety of
́́ Water content (w/c ratio) colours and with this offers a sustainable and attractive way
́́ Pigment dosage, particle size and dispersion to design concrete elements.
́́ Colour of aggregates
́́ Concrete pore structure Coloured concrete places the highest demands regarding
́́ Surface texture uniformity on the concrete ingredients as well as a
́́ Efflorescence professional manufacture and flawless processing of the
́́ Compaction aid concrete. Sika possess well-founded expertise accumulated
over decades across the entire breadth of concrete
A change in the water content as small as w/c 0.02 is technology. A technically correct and economically profitable
already clearly visible. Higher water content leads to lighter concrete formula is our way of attaining customer benefit and
cement matrix. Typical variations in the semi-dry concrete trust.
production process such as water/binder ratio, cement
content and achieved compaction affect the colour of the Sika® ColorFlo® Liquid Colours are pre-dispersed iron oxide
finished products. These variations can be balanced with the pigments in water with high pigment solids content. Products
application of SikaPaver® technology. in powder form are also available for delivery. A targeted
selection of primary colours and nearly endless blending
possibilities allow preparation of concrete in the most diverse
colour tones. A wide palette of mixing and dosing systems
ensures the proper employment of the colours. For a constant
colour appearance, the concrete mixer should be loaded to
W/C 0.30 W/C 0.35 W/C 0.40 a minimum of 40% capacity and same mix design, water/
cement-ratio, compaction and Curing have to be ensured.

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 FORMWORK PREPARATION
High quality with innovative mould release agent technology

The use of mold release agents is imperative for production of long-lasting,

high quality concrete products. Agent application must be fast, safe and
easy. Only mold release agent technology adapted to the production process
offers safe, thin-film application and ensures high quality concrete surfaces.
Ease of thin-film application is crucial, because film thickness is decisive for
achievement of high quality concrete surfaces.

The Sika® Separol® product range offers technologies for conditions. Optimal results in release performance and high
fast, safe and easy thin-film application of oils. Based on quality surface appearance can be achieved with Sika’s
various technologies, the product range can fulfill the water-based emulsion technology Sika® Separol®-W.
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SUPPORTING PRODUCTS
Sika® Separol®, Sika® MonoTop®
AND Sikagard®
BOARD PROTECTION
Semi-dry products are manufactured in a heavy block making machine. The concrete is compacted in a mould due to the
pressure of the tamper head and the parallel vibration below the transportation board. These special boards can be made of
wood, coated wood, plastics or steel. They are of highest importance for the quality of the semi-dry products: deformation
of the board and defects in the surface of wood boards reflect on the bottom side of the precast elements which can lead to
claims. But the boards themselves have a value which needs to be maintained.

Sika Separol® W-series are solvent free oil emulsions to be used as protection for all types of board. They reduce the adhesion
of concrete on all types of boards while avoiding oil stains on the concrete and facilitate the board cleaning. Applied on wooden
boards, they regulate the moisture content in the wood and prevent the planks from separating. Consequently, the wooden
boards remain perfectly flat and maintain their smooth surface without regrinding of the surface.
Sika Separol® W-series provides reliable protection against decay of the boards and ensures highest quality of the semi-dry
concrete products.

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 REPAIR PROTECTING
The semi-dry precast concrete quality and surface appearance In order to prolong durability, ensure the brightness of
are the producer's calling card. Nevertheless in the semi-dry coloured semi-dry concrete elements and avoid the formation
precast concrete production process, surface defects and of dirt and moss, a protective should be applied. This applies
broken or spalled edges are unavoidable. The repair of these especially after a subsequent cleaning process. The easily
defects has to be carried out with a repair mortar that is easily and quickly applied Sikagard® range ensure the longevity of
and rapidly applicable as well as having high durability. precast concrete elements and the surface appearance can be
Moreover a defect should not be visible following repair, which significantly improved for an extended period of time.
implies a crack-free appearance and similar colour and texture
to original concrete of the repair mortar. These requirements
can be fulfilled with Sika® MonoTop® repair mortars.

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DESIGN AND PROTECTION OF
CONCRETE SURFACES
Flexible processing of concrete surfaces fulfills innumerable
customer requirements

Fair-faced concrete surfaces are looked on as aesthetic To bring the design of molded concrete surfaces to perfection
only if their pleasing appearance endures. Thus the design the interaction of concrete mix design, installation technique,
of a desired surface appearance extends beyond basic formwork type as well as concrete compaction has to be
design criteria to the curing of concrete surfaces within considered with highest priority. High quality concrete surfaces
precast concrete production. During the hardening process, can be achieved with the correct application of a suitable
unprotected concrete surfaces dry out prematurely. In order Sika® Separol® technology or with Sika® PerFin® already in
to avoid this effect concrete surfaces can be protected with the concrete mix design. Based on the Sika® ViscoCrete®
Sika® Antisol®. technology it is possible to realise complex architectural shapes
as well as slender, aesthetic concrete elements with a dense
Regarding the design of concrete surfaces different reinforcement.
requirements can be of interest, which are almost always
diverse and individual. The fulfillment of individual
expectations with regard to concrete surface appearance can
be attained through the following measures or a combination
thereof:
:
́́ Finishing of surfaces instantly after concrete installation
́́ Deliberate selection of formwork surface
́́ Subsequent treatment of concrete surfaces
́́ Composition in terms of colour

Sika supports diversity with selective application of products

and technologies. While Sika® ColorFlo® opens opportunity
for concrete colour design with different tones, it is possible
to realise fascinating exposed aggregate concrete surfaces
with the application of Sika® Rugasol®. Mechanically treated
or handcrafted, structured concrete surfaces are often
underestimated and characterised by a high degree of surface
appearance quality. This appearance can be reached with a
broom finish or special trowel treatment on a concrete matrix
which is prepared with SikaFilm®.

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 REPAIR AND PROTECTION
Fast and easy repair of defects and extended longevity
with Sika products

The precast concrete element surface appearance is the

calling card of a precast producer. This places high quality
requirements on the precast concrete production process.
Nevertheless surface defects and broken or spalled edges
are unavoidable in production. The repair of defects requires
a repair mortar that is easily and quickly applied as well
as being highly durable. Moreover, defects should not be In order to prolong the durability, ensure the brightness of
detectable following repair; the mortar must present a coloured concrete elements and avoid the formation of dirt and
crack-free and adequate concrete surface appearance. These moss, a protective system should be applied. The Sikagard®
requirements can be fulfilled with the Sika® MonoTop® repair range of protective systems, easily and rapidly applied, ensures
mortar range. the longevity of precast concrete elements, and the surface
appearance can be significantly improved for an extended
period of time.

To protect steel tendon against corrosion, Sika can provide with

the cement based grout injection SikaGrout®-300 PT a durable,
well-proved solution to fill post-tensioning ducts

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SEALING AND BONDING
Efficient erection and durable connections

The erection of structures and buildings out of precast The Sikadur® product range offers various technologies for
concrete elements requires connection joints, which must be long lasting rigid bonding of precast elements, e.g. segmental
sealed to ensure function with respect to water tightness, bridge elements. Sikadur® can furthermore be used to rebuild
air tightness and insulation properties. Sealing of joints broken edges and effectively repair defects.
should be carried out with an elastic sealant that is capable of
compensating the movements of the concrete elements that
occur due to changes in temperature. In addition, the sealant
should be easily applicable on different substrates in changing
ambient conditions. The Sikaflex® product range fulfils all the
challenges of these requirements.

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 SUSTAINABILITY AND
COST OPTIMISATION

Sustainable production, saving energy and lowering CO emissions continue to gain attention.
²
Naturally these topics are growing in importance in the concrete industry, because cement and
concrete production generate a large share of world-wide CO emissions.
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In the semi-dry precast concrete industry a number of EXAMPLE: BINDER CONTENT OPTIMISATION FACILITATED
measures help save resources. These include implementing BY SikaPaver® TECHNOLOGY
optimised concrete mix designs in combination with innovative Good compactability and constant production of high
admixture technologies; this extends durability, resulting in quality products are targets of a semi-dry precast concrete
reduced carbon footprint over the entire service life of semi- production. Sufficient compactability of the concrete mix
dry concrete products. The sustainability of the concrete mix depends on the grading curve, suitable water/binder content
design can be improved by reducing the cement and/or binder and cement or binder content.
content, replacement of OPC by secondary cementitious
material and the utilisation of recycled or manufactured sand The following example shows how a semi-dry concrete mix
and aggregates. was optimised with the target of attaining the required
technical performance with improved cost structure of the
mix while also reducing the carbon footprint of the production.

All mixes tested contained the same aggregate grading curve

and water/binder ratio of 0.38 with a water content of 120 kg/
m³. The improved binder content with concurrent application
of SikaPaver® HC-1 offered cost advantages and reduced the
CO footprint of the produced products.
²

Optimised Optimised
Initial Mix
Mix 1 Mix 2

Cement 320 kg/ m³ 240 kg/m³ 240 kg/m³

Fly ash 0 80 kg/m³ 80 kg/m³

SikaPaver® HC-1 – – 0.25% b.w.o.c.

1 d strength 44 26 34

28 d strength 74 67 74

Cost per m³ 41.6 € 38.4 € 39.6 €

Net savings per m³ 2.0 € / m³

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CONCRETE
BASEMENT WATERPROOFING WITH Sikaplan®
Sika SHEET
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FOR CONSTRUCTION:

WATERPROOFING CONCRETE REFURBISHMENT MERCHANT

SEALING AND BONDING FLOORING ROOFING INDUSTRY

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

WHO WE ARE
Sika Limited and Sika Ireland Limited are part of the global Sika Group,
specialising in the manufacture and supply of chemical based products. Sika
have a leading position in the development and production of systems and
products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building
sector and the motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 97 countries
around the world and manufactures in over 190 factories. With over 17,000
employees Sika generates annual sales of CHF 5.75 billion (£4.69bn). We are also
committed to providing quality, service, safety and environmental care.

In the UK and Ireland, we provide market-leading solutions for concrete,

waterproofing, roofing, flooring, refurbishment, sealing & bonding, and industry,
and have manufacturing sites in Welwyn Garden City, Preston, Leeds and Dublin
with more than 700 employees and a turnover of more than £220 million.

PRECAST TECHNOLOGIES APRIL 2017

The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end use

APRIL 2016
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 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 PRECAST TECHNOLOGIES
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recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. Please refer to our homepage www.sika.co.uk for our current standard terms &
conditions applicable to all orders. Users should always refer to the most recent issue of the Product
Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
CONCRETE/SIKA
CONCRETE

FM 12504 EMS 45308 OHS 585274

WP/500/April2017
WP/XX/APRIL2016

SIKA LIMITED Contact

Head Office Phone +44 1 707 394444
Watchmead Fax +44 1 707 329129
Welwyn Garden City E-Mail [email protected]
Hertfordshire, AL7 1BQ www.sika.co.uk
United Kingdom @SikaLimited

SIKA IRELAND LIMITED Contact

Sika House Phone +353 1 862 0709
Ballymun Industrial Estate Fax +353 1 862 0707
Dublin 11, D11 DA2V E-Mail [email protected]
Ireland www.sika.ie