MASTERFLEX

TM
PVC WATERSTOP


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Centrally and externally placed PVC waterstop
DESCRIPTION
Masterflex PVC Waterstop is manufactured with high
grade polyvinyl chloride. It is designed for use in
vertical and horizontal joints in concrete slabs and
peripheral walls of structures and conduits conveying or
containing liquid and of buried walls of pumping
stations. Masterflex PVC Waterstop is composed of
two sections:
Moving and anchoring part









The surface of the anchoring parts of the Masterflex
PVC Waterstop is furnished with ribs and naps. This
profile has two important functions to fulfil:
To increase the anchoring power of the waterstop in the
concrete
To lengthen the way of penetration around the cast-in
waterstop
Even under high stresses, the anchoring parts of the
embedded waterstop will not be stretched and could
anchor to the concrete. This tight bonding will prevent
the water to flow around the separated concrete and
waterstop. The movement part of the waterstop alone
will absorb the differences in width of the joint through
contraction or constructural movements. Masterflex
PVC Waterstop is resistant to attacks from ground and
leakage water containing natural alkaline, acids and
salts They are also non-rotting and resistant to the
effects from short time exposure to oils and greases.
When exposed permanently to oils and greases the
most suitable raw materials should be specified.
Masterflex PVC Waterstop is made in accordance to
the corps. of Engineers Specification CRD C-570, C-
572, C-573 and ASTM D-412, D-638, D-746, D-792, D-
2240. It is also approved by WRc for suitable use with
potable water.
RECOMMENDED FOR
Water retaining
Reservoirs, water towers and sewage tanks
Dams, culverts, canals and spillways
Swimming pools
Bunded areas surrounding liquid retaining tanks

Water excluding
Basements and underground car parks
Tunnels and subways
Abutments and retaining walls
Roof decks and podium areas
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Range of profiles
Fully continuous bulbed network
Simple on site jointing
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
Tensile strength (<120 kgf/cm
2
)
(CRD-C573)
: 165 kgf/cm
2
Elongation (<2501%)
(CRD-C573)
: 380
Stiffness in flexure
(CRD-571)
: 55 kg/cm
2
Ozone resistance (ASTM D1149) : No cracks
Water absorption 50C for 48 hours
Increase in weight (ASTM D570)
: 0.37%
Effect of alkalies
Change in weight : +0.07
Change in hardness : +0.2
PROPERTIES
Specific gravity (<1.4) (ASTM D792) : 1.29
Shore A hardness
(ASTM D2240)
: 80
Masterflex PVC Waterstop profiles



















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Dimension (mm)
Type
W T D CB H
DD-4 102 5 13 - -
DD-6 152 5 13 - -
DD-8 203 5 13 - -
DD-9 230 5 13 - -
DD-10 255 5 13 - -
DD-12 305 5 13 - -
SDD-6 152 9.5 19 - -
SDD-8 203 9.5 19 - -
SDD-9 230 9.5 25 - -
SDD-12 305 9.5 25 - -
Dimension (mm)
Type
W T D CB H
CD-4 102 5 13 20 10
CD-6 152 5 13 18 8
CD-8 203 5 13 18 8
CD-9 230 5 17 21 11
CD-10 255 5 19 23 13
CD-12 305 6 19 25 13
SCD-6 152 5 19 30 15
SCD-8 203 9.5 19 30 15
SCD-9 230 9.5 25 38 19

Dimension (mm)
Type
W T D CB H
CR-6 152 5 13 30 10
CR-8 203 5 13 30 20
CR-9 230 5 13 30 20
CR-12 305 5 13 30 20
SCR-10 250 10 17 - -
Dimension (mm)
Type
W T D CB H
WP-6 150 3 15 - -
WP-8 200 3 18 - -
WP-10 250 3 18 - -
Dimension (mm)
Type
W T D CB H
RT-7 195 3 15 - -
RR-8 203 5 13 - -
RR-9 230 5 13 - -
RR-10 250 5 13 - -
RR-12 305 5 13 - -
SRR-9 230 9.5 15 - -
MASTERFLEX
TM
PVC WATERSTOP
APPLICATION
Selection of waterstop
Centrally placed or surface mounted types can be
applied when the waterstop has the function of
preventing water penetration from outside to inside
(ground water, rain water, etc.)
For structures where water is intended to be retain
inside for long periods such as swimming pools,
sewerage plants, tunnels, channels etc., centrally
placed types of waterstops should be fixed on the side
where the water pressure is existing or expected.
Therefore, surface mounted waterstops are not advised
in the above mentioned situations as the risk of
mechanical damage for the unprotected surface type is
considerably increased.
Steel shutters make it difficult to fix the waterstop onto
them; therefore centrally placed types are preferred in
such case.
Structures with tight and complicated reinforcements
make it often impossible or it is too time consuming to
install centrally placed waterstops; in such cases,
surface mounted ones are preferred and advised.
Where high water pressure is to be expected, centrally
placed types are preferred. This is because the
passage for the eventually penetrating water to run
around the waterstop is longer for the centrally placed
ones than for the surface mounted types, providing that
they have the same width as illustrated in the sketches
shown. Centre bulb types must be used for expansion
joints and all other joints where the reinforcement bars
do not pass through the joint between the slabs.
Dumb-bell types are sufficient for construction joints
where no differential movement is permitted and the
plenar movement is only by concrete contraction.


















Selection of size of waterstop
Experience has proved that the application of a few
simple rules will ensure a satisfactory choice:
The overall width of the waterstop should be equal or
little less than the thickness of the concrete slab into
which it is placed.
The width of the waterstop should be at least six times
the size of the largest used aggregate.
The waterstop should be positioned in the centre of the
slab.
Fixing and installation
The sealing functions of a waterstop however, can only
be achieved properly, when all necessary measures are
taken into consideration for the installation. Besides
tight weldings, it is essential to fasten the waterstop
properly to the reinforcement rods or to the formwork
shutters, so that the profile cannot be moved out of
position during placement of fresh concrete. Full
attention must be paid also while concrete is being
poured so that no air pockets are created; the profile
must be embedded completely in the concrete,
therefore it is important to prevent leaks along the face
of the shutters and the waterstop. To enable the
waterstop be wired securely to the reinforcement bars
to other suitable points.


























MASTERFLEX
TM
PVC WATERSTOP
PRECAUTIONS
For Health, Safety and Environmental
Recommendations, please consult and follow all
instructions on the product Material Safety Data Sheet.

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