Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Road Tunnels
Rail Tunnels
Metro Tunnels
Water Tunnels
Islisberg/Switzerland, TBM construction with Sikaplan WP 2110-20HL and fixing with hot-meld
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Degree of Watertightness Waterproong
(According to Pre Norm SIA 272)
Drainage Concept
Tunnels are built with a service life of over 100 years, which means that standards for tunnel The tunnel can be built as a non-draining structure with a water-
construction must be high, in particular those involving sealing and waterproofing systems. tight all-round seal. After the construction is finished there is
no need to divert underground water and therefore no permanent
negative influence of the water level or water balance.
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
The decision not to permanently divert the prevailing underground water into a drain system
Completely dry Dry to slightly moist Moist Moist to wet makes it necessary, for the construction and the seal, to be designed to cope with water
pressure. Permanently drained tunnels carry off the prevailing underground water, usually
No moist parts on the dry Single failing parts permit- Partly limited moisty parts Moisty parts and dropping collected at the edges of the floor or feet of the vault, so that the tunnel shell is relieved.
part of the tunnel surface ted. No dropping water on and single dropping parts parts permitted.
permitted the dry part of the tunnel on the dry part of the tunnel
surface permitted. surface permitted.
A tunnel seal has the task of protecting the Thus the reliable functioning of a seal is of With respect to the overall demands made
tunnel construction against damage resul- particular significance in the case of traffic on sealing tunnels, it is essential to re-
ting of moisture or the unintentional entry tunnels, which are not easily accessible for member that essentially a sealing system
of water as well as the danger posed by all subsequent repairs after the construc- has to be selected and planned in order to
aggressive water or soils and the effects of tion in seepage water and especially when represent the optimal solution with regard
chemicals. located in a pressure water zone. If ground- to the given requirements pertaining to
water infiltrates, it can cause damage, its intended use on the one hand, and the
restrict tunnel service, or create a traffic technically and economically acceptable
hazard. possibilities on the other.
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Inuences on Waterproong in Tunnels
Injection
Dynamic Forces
Substrate
Reinforcement
Concrete, Traffic, Bulk-head Upheaving Forces
Puncture load Temperature Area load Water Puncture load Puncture load Geostatical Aggressive water Soluble compo- Settlements Hydraulic Temperature
Reinforcement (Portals/Entrance) Concrete/traffic/ Substrate Faulty inner forces Sulphate water nents + O2 pressure (Portals)
bulk-head concrete areas Chloride water caused clogging +
Soft water with sintering process of
low calcium the drainage pipe.
content High water Flushing
Fire
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Systems for Waterproong Membrane Laying Systems
Systems for waterproofing structures built with open cut construction techniques, exposed According to the required degrees of watertightness- a tunnel structure has to be waterproofed.
to hydrostatic pressure and ground water that is chemically aggressive to concrete. There are a number of possible solutions depending on the ground and substrate conditions, the
water pressure and the water and design concept.
Sika
Concrete aggressive water Additional measures Membrane
Hydrostatic System Drained Holding the Head of Water (un-drained)
Water pressure
Nr. Sealing system Evacuation of water (seepage water) Water displacement (pressurized water)
concept above Water barriers/tapes Integrated
invert low strong injection
external system
internal (segmentation)
Waterproofing 1. Drainage System 2. Waterstop System 3. Active Control System
1 flexible membrane no no no
Umbrella 3 mm
Draining
without seal Loose laid, with lateral drainage, Loose laid, with compartments made Loose laid, with two membrane layers
Watertight
2 Evacuation
(no pressure
rigid
concrete
yes no no without compartments of waterbars installed in watertight sectors
of mountain
allowed)
water
Waterproofing For waterproofing against ground For waterproofing against water under For waterproofing against water under
3 flexible membrane no no no
water, humidity and percolating water hydrostatic pressure hydrostatic pressure
3 mm
Requires drainage pipes on the bottom Compartments injectable in case of High security of watertightness by
Holding Waterproof concrete
Full round to prevent build-up of water pressure leaks in the waterproofing membranes vacuum control
4 water head
seal
flexible + Waterproofing membrane no yes yes
3 mm Compartments injectable in case of
Mountain 30 mWs leaks in the waterproofing membrane
water Watertight
5 displace- rigid
concrete
yes no no
ment Suitable products Suitable products Suitable products
Sika FlexoDrain Sika FlexoDrain Sika FlexoDrain
Sikaplan WT Tundrain PE Sikaplan W Felt 500 g/m2 Sikaplan W Felt 500 g/m2
Systems for waterproofing structures built with tunnelling techniques, exposed to hydrostatic Sikaplan WP Disc Sikaplan W Felt 1000 g/m2 Sikaplan W Felt 1000 g/m2
pressure and groundwater that is chemically aggressive to concrete. Sikaplan WT Disc Sikaplan WP Disc Sikaplan WP Disc
Sikaplan WP Sikaplan WT Disc Sikaplan WT Disc
Drainage angle Sikaplan WP 1100 Sikaplan WP 1100
Sika Sikaplan WP 1100 Sikaplan WP 2110 Sikaplan WP 2110
Concrete aggressive water Additional measures Membrane
Hydrostatic System Sikaplan WP 2110 Sikaplan WP 2160 Sikaplan WT 2200
Water pressure Sikaplan WP 2160 Sikaplan WT 2200 Sikaplan WP/WT
Nr. Sealing system
concept above Water barriers Integrated
invert
Sikaplan WT 2200 Sikaplan WP/WT Fleeceback
low strong injection
internal
external system Sikaplan WP 1110 Fleeceback Sikaplan WP Protection
(segmentation)
translucent Sikaplan WP Protection sheet
Waterproofing Sikaplan WT 2250 sheet Sikaplan WT Protection
1 flexible membrane no no no
translucent Sikaplan WT Protection sheet
Umbrella 2 mm
Draining
without seal Sikaplan WP/WT sheet Sika Waterbar:
Shotcrete no no no
2 Evacuation rigid Fleeceback Sika Waterbar: WT AF-40/6 MP
(no pressure Watertight concrete systematically no no
of mountain Sikaplan WP WT AF-40/6 MP WP AR-40/6 PVC Inject
allowed)
water
Waterproofing Protection sheet WP AR-40/6 PVC Inject WT AF-50/6 MP
3 flexible membranes no no no
Sikaplan WT WT AF-50/6 MP WP AR-50/6 PVC Inject
2 mm
Protection sheet WP AR-50/6 PVC Inject WT AF-60/6 MP Inject
4 flexible Waterproofing membrane 3 mm no yes yes Sika Dilatec, type E/ER WT AF-60/6 MP Inject Sika Dilatec, type E/ER
sealing strips Sika Dilatec, type E/ER sealing strips
30 m Ws
Holding Sikadur-Combiflex sealing strips Sikadur-Combiflex
water head Full round Watertight
5 seal
rigid
concrete
systematically no no sealing system Sikadur-Combiflex sealing system
Mountain sealing system
water Waterproof concrete
6 displace- 3060 m Ws flexible
+ Waterproofing membrane 3 mm
no yes yes
Minimum recommendation of shot- Minimum recommendation of shot- Minimum recommendation of shot-
ment
Waterproof concrete crete evenness in connection to the crete evenness in connection to the crete evenness in connection to the
7 60 m Ws flexible + double layer Waterproofing no yes yes membrane laying system membrane laying system membrane laying system
membrane (3+2) mm
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Flexible Waterproong with Sikaplan Membrane Systems
Drill-and-blast Excavation with Drainage TBM driving with Drainage
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7
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3
5
4
Drainage of Mountain Water / Not holding a Head of Water / Drill-and-blast Excavation Mountain Water Displacement / Holding the Head of Water / Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation
1 Drainage pipe with gravel package 1 Drainage pipe with gravel package
2 Invert drainage with gravel 2 Tubbing segments ring gap and segment joints
3 Sika FlexoDrain for preliminary waterproofing (hollow space for drainage)
4 Geotextile or drainage mats for draining and levelling out 3 Protective geotextile as levelling layer
5 Polymer waterproofing membranes Sikaplan 4 Polymer waterproofing membrane Sikaplan,
6 Manholes for inspection and cleaning protective membrane in the invert and shuttering zone
7 Separation layer 5 Manholes for inspection and cleaning
Mountain water flows without head of Mountain water flows without head of
pressure into the drainage pressure into the drainage
No accumulation of water No accumulation of water
Sikaplan WP drainage angle Loose-Flange construction
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Flexible Waterproong with Sikaplan Membrane Systems
Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation
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4
6
6
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7
10 3
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Mountain Water Displacement / Holding the Head of Water / Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation Mountain Water Displacement / Holding the Head of Water / Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation
1 Sika FlexoDrain for preliminary waterproofing 1 Construction phase drainage, possibly with ground-
2 Substrate water relief drains filled by cement grout after struc-
3 Levelling layer tural completion
4 Sikaplan membrane 2 Polymer waterproofing membrane Sikaplan with
5 Partitioning with Sikaplan Waterbars, injectable geotextile
6 Sikaplan control socket 3 Waterproofing membranes Sikaplan with knops-
7 Sikaplan protection sheet embossed surface (knops height: 0.3 mm, knops
8 Injection barrier/compartment Waterstop, 6 anchors, 4 integrated injection canals area: < 30% of membrane surface)
9 Drainage during construction 4 Polymer waterproofing membrane Sikaplan,
10 Groundwater relief socket protective membranes in invert, shuttering and
reinforcement steel zones Active control system
5 Segmental weld of double layer membranes
6 Connection point for vacuum test and injection
7 Groundwater relief drain
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Flexible Waterproong with Sikaplan Membrane Systems
Open Cut Tunnel
Drainage of Mountain Water / Not holding a Head of Water / Drill-and-blast / TBM Excavation Mountain Water Displacement / Holding the Head of Water / Open Cut Tunnel
2 3 4
1 Sikaplan protection sheet 1 Sika Dilatec, joint sealing system
1
2 Sikaplan membrane or Sikadur Combiflex
1
3 Levelling layer/Geotextile 2 Levelling layer/Geotextile
2 3 Sikaplan membrane
4 Levelling grout
5 Filter (gravel) 3 4 Sikaplan protection sheet
11 Levelling layer/Geotextile
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Flexible Waterproong Rigid Waterproong
Sika offers a wide range of diferent waterproofing systems according to the required degrees of
watertightness and to the individual project conditions. A tunnel structure has to be waterproofed
either by drainage system by waaterstop system or by active control system for highest demands
with double layer waterproofing, controlled by vacuum.
Drainage of water, not holding a head of water Waterproof Concrete and Joint Sealing
Drainage system Sika ViscoCrete SCC technology
Single-layer polymer waterproofing membrane with and Sika-1 capillary pore blocking
geotextile or drainage mats or open tubbing segment joints technology.
Sika Waterbars, Sika
Injectoflex, SikaSwell,
Sikadur -Combiflex, Sika
Dilatec and Sikaflex
sealants are used for watertight joints.
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Raw Material Ancillary Products
Considering the application of waterproofing membranes in tunnels, the long time experience Sika Waterbar, PVC and FPO based types
of sealing, the practical welding behaviour, the economics and the technical characteristics of
the wide plastic range, in general two of them have convinced: Advanced plasticized PVC and Sika Waterbar type AR (PVC)
Sika Waterbar type DR (PVC)
high flexible TPO (FPO) with an E1-2-Modul < 65 N/mm2. Important for the material specification Sika Waterstop type MP AF (FPO)
and test procedures: PVC-P and TPO are completely different materials, with different material Sika Waterstop type MP DF (FPO)
characteristics and behaviour. Compartments in invert and arch of tunnels,
raw material compatible with the water-
proong membrane
Material-related properties of tunnel sealing materials made of thermoplastics (PVC-P) and
thermoplastics elastomers (polyolefine elastomers/TPO) for permanent waterproofing. Sikaplan WP/WT protection sheets
++ Easy and reliable joint technology (hot air/adhesive) ++ Thermal and chemical resistance
+ Long experience (more than 50 years) + Sevice life
Sikadur-Combiex joint sealing system
+ Optimal stiffness and material behaviour + Low smoke behaviour
(elastic behaviour) + High resistance to permanent pressure Sikadur-Combiex tape
+ Self exstinguishing (approx. 21 MJ/kg) o Good welding properties due to advanced FPO-recipes Sikadur-31 (EP adhesive)
+ High resistance to mechanical impact in relation o Environmental stress corrosion cracking for compartments and terminations with
to flexibility (depending on the flexibility/crystallization) FPO membranes
o Thermal extension o Fire behaviour (approx. 4045 MJ/kg)
Ageing through plasticiser loss Ageing through thermal oxidation process 14342
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Material base PVC-P PVC-P PE/TPO/FPO PVC-P PE/TPO/FPO PVC-P PE/TPO/FPO Sika Control and injection ange
Section elasticity
module E 1-2
20 N/mm2 20 N/mm2 70 N/mm2 20 N/mm2 70 N/mm2 20 N/mm2 70 N/mm2
according to
DIN EN ISO 527
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100 Years Service Life?!
Long Term Testing according to the NEAT-standard
During the last decade, different water- Special inuences such as high geother- As many systems and products did not Ageing Behaviour
proong materials have been studied mal heat (45 C), high water pressure meet all of the stringent requirements,
and tested in tunnel applications, mainly (40160 bar), high pressure of mountain the most promising systems were then In this part of the evaluation, the compo-
in Switzerland and Germany. mass, construction, and high expectations optimized and re-evaluated. nents of the waterproong systems were
for the service lifetime of 100 years had to exposed for 24 months without mechani-
The materials are based on polyolenes be considered. The result of this evaluation and these cal loading to the following media: water
compounds (PE and PP) or polyvinyl- test procedures clearly showed that Sika circulated at temperatures of 23 C, 45 C
chloride (PVC-P). A comprehensive Polymeric products combined to water- products based on PVC-P and polyolene and 70 C, alkaline and acidic water at
evaluation procedure was performed for proong systems (membranes PE, compounds could fully meet the dened 50 C, oxygen-enriched water at 70 C and
two particularly long tunnels through PE-copolymer, PVC-P; drainage materials requirements for the waterproong sys- 3 bar pressure (Roxi-test) and by burying
the Swiss Alps based on requirements PE, PP, PA, PES) were tested in a 24-month tems (EMPA-Report). specimens in an environment with both
established by Alp Transit Gotthard AG programme. Existing test methods were aerobic and anaerobic micro-organisms.
and BLS Alp Transit AG. complemented, e.g. by ageing at elevated
temperatures and in oxygen-enriched water At 5 intervals during the storage, the
at elevated temperatures, respectively, waterproong membranes were tested
compression creep tests, behaviour under for mass changes, changes in dimension
combined lateral compression and horizon- and mechanical puncture strength. An
tal shear, seam and installation tests. additional series of tests including tensile,
thermo-mechanical and thermo-analytical
assessment after 3, 6, 12 and 24 months
were used to determine the most appropri-
ate properties for a sufciently complete
description of the ageing process (EMPA-
Report).
Schematic of the pressure vessel with test specimens vertically arranged in oxygen-enriched water. Schematic cross-section of the compression shear set-up with heating and drainage capability, the top
plate (xed) corresponds to the shotcrete surface of the outer tunnel shell.
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Substrate Roughness/Evenness
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Fixing Technique Welding Technique of Membranes
The possibility to bridge joints, cracks, ssures and gravel pockets is the big advantage of Sikaplan membranes are heat-welded using various methods. The main difference is between
loose laid (spot-xed) plastic sealing membranes. Fixing discs (roundels) are installed on welding by hand and welding using an automatic welding machine. The welding method must
the shotcrete surface to provide adequate support and a close t over the entire shotcrete be adapted to the site conditions and must be suited to the Sikaplan membrane type. Before the
surface. The waterproong membrane is laid with the signal layer inside the tunnel and with membrane is welded, a trial weld and peel test must be carried out. The trial weld serves to check
sufcient slack to prevent overstressing during concreting. New xing methods come up, the welder settings and adjust these to suit the site conditions if necessary.
e.g. the hook and loop fastener system and the hot-melt system, which allows an automatic
installation.
Shotcrete, >5 cm
Geotextile / Drainage mat
Fixing disc with hook and loop
Hot air weld
Waterproong membrane
Sikaplan eece-backed Leister PID Leister COMET / Leister TWINNY T / S
Proper hand welding involves three steps: This heated wedge automatic welding
machine is used in tunnels, below-
Stripwise adhesive-bonded (e.g. hot melt) ground structures, and hydraulic / water-
retaining structures. For membranes
Tubbing segment concrete 1.5 mm to 3 mm thick, dependent on the
(shotcrete) material.
Adhesive bead (liquid adhesive)
Waterproofing membrane
Sikaplan fleece-backed
1. Tack welding
Hold the sheets in position.
2. Pre-welding
Continuous weld joins the sheets to form Butt joints between Sika Waterbars
a heat pocket. The weld is placed along Double seams (widths: 15 mm each type AR/AF are made with hot copper
the back of the overlap, leaving 35 to plus 10 mm air testing channel) only blades whilst the waterbars ends are
40 mm of free material to weld with a with automatic welding machines. fixed into special clamps.
40 mm wide welding nozzle (or 15 to
20 mm for a 20 mm nozzle). Heat is transferred to the material to
be welded by a temperature-controlled
3. Final welding heated wedge, heated electrically or by
The nal weld produces an airtight and hot air. The machines can be used over
watertight seam 10 to 30 mm wide any substrate. The use of each machine
(depending on nozzle width). A Sika is described in detail in the relevant user
pressure roller is applied at a distance of manual.
30 mm in front of the nozzle and paral-
lel to it. The travel of the roller should
always extend beyond the welded seam.
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Seam Inspection after Welding Checklist for
Waterproong
Testing with compressed Air Visual Inspection of Seams Mechanical Testing of Seams Testing with Vacuum Acceptance of substrate
Make sure the substrate is even, smooth and clean as specied.
Sikaplan membrane
The double-wedge machines produce two After welding, all seams should be visually All hand-welded seams should be mechan- Vacuum bell over seam area to be tested, Are the type, thickness, and quality correct?
welded seams at once. At both ends of the inspected for good workmanship. Special ically tested once they have completely build up vacuum with electric pump. Are lapped seams correct? Field cuts?
double seam the channel between the two attention should be paid to T-joints, cooled. For this purpose use a screwdriver Is the membrane laid without wrinkles?
welds to be tested is clamped shut and a penetrations, and ashings. (about 5 mm wide, with blunted edges).
manometer and needle is installed. A foot- Apply light pressure to the seam, and do
pump or air compressor is then connected not scratch the membrane. Mechanical Welding of the membrane
to the valve and the appropriate test pres- testing is not a test for watertightness; Is the welding machine clean (heating wedges)?
sure developed. (The pressure depends it helps detect seams that are not fully Are temperature, speed, and pressure correctly set?
on the material and the temperature; see welded.
DVS 2225 Part 2 / Test pressure chart.)
Checking welds
The standard test parameters are as Check double-wedge seams with compressed air in accordance
follows: with the Installation Manual.
Test duration: 10 minutes; test pressure: Testing of watertightness for the double- Check nished hand-welded seams with a screwdriver as
1.52 bars, depending on the temperature layer system, which is the only waterproof- recommended.
and membrane thickness. The seam is ing system which can be tested during any
considered watertight if the initial pressure of the construction phases.
in the test channel drops by not more than Transition at invert / vault
10 % during the test period. The pressure Cut the overlap correctly.
values are recorded, specically the initial Bevel edges at T-joints.
pressure and the nal pressure. Weld transverse seams with a welding machine.
Test welded seams with compressed air.
Waterstops
Check position of the waterstops.
Check welds with a screwdriver.
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Quality
Sika is innovative, uses advanced raw Specied and cost-optimized Sika Welded seams
materials, researches intensively, uses products and systems Flawless seams can be welded by hand
modern production methods, ensures Certified Sika Systems according to and/or with automatic welding machines.
the internal monitoring of processes and NEAT-standard Seam quality is tested and evaluated
external monitoring of products. These High quality and advanced raw material according to DVS 2225 Part 2.
are the principles we follow as we technology for PVC-P and FPO products Checklist
provide our customers with high-quality Experienced material know how based This tool is adapted to the specic
products. Yet thats just the start of the on different application fields in tunnels, conditions of each job. It is one part of
long chain of processes a Sikaplan basements, roofing, pit and ponds, quality management on the construction
membrane goes through to ultimately groundwater protection, tank sealing and site and serves to reduce sources of errors.
become a customer-tailor-made water- swimming pools Field Test Report
proong system that protects a tunnel Complete- material compatible-systems The Field Test Report helps ensure that all
against water. including design and accessories tests and inspections are carried out for
each tunnel section. The report form also
documents readiness for the subsequent
concreting.
For more information on working with Sika
membranes: The Sika Membrane
Installation Manuals describe and illustrate
each step of detail work. Sika Installation
Manuals for Sikaplan PVC and for TPO
membranes are available on request.
Quality in terms of substantially meeting the expectations of customers Inadequate workmanship or incorrect installation of membrane waterproofing could mean
Professional competence in line with current knowledge and technology that the structure is not watertight, thus allowing future water ingress. Sika trained professional
Punctual delivery of goods and services contractors and QC on site are always recommended to prevent such defects.
Effective problem-solving with veriable actions
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Global Case Studies
Flexible Waterproofing of Tunnels with Sikaplan Membranes
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Global Case Studies
Flexible Waterproofing of Tunnels with Sikaplan Membranes
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Global Case Studies Sika Experience in Waterproong 1910
1910 Gotthard railway tunnel (CH), wa- 1972 Gotthard road tunnel (CH), applica- NBS Kln-Rhein/Main (D), tunnel
terproofing with pointing mortar Sika -4, tion of frost-resistant concrete with the under water pressure (60 m WS),
surface waterproofing with Sika-1 admixture Plastocrete Active Control system with Sikaplan
(Sarnafil) FPO
1930 Paris metro, Chalifert-station (F), 1976 Schnbuchtunnel (D), Herrenberg,
Ltschberg base tunnel (CH), water- 2006
waterproofing with Sika mortars water pressure resistant sealing with
Sikaplan (Sarnafil) mod. TPO mem- proofing with Sikaplan PVC-P
1940 Oberhasli power station (CH), pre- branes, double welding seam with test
liminary waterproofing with Sika-4a canal 2006 Metro So Paulo (BR), water-
proofing with PVC-P membrane accord-
1950 Walensee road, Kerenzer tunnel 1977 Seelisbergtunnel (CH), use of set- ing to SIA V 280 standard
(CH), isolation of interior tunnel vault with ting accelerator Sigunit and waterproof- 1978
Sika bitumen felts ing by the Bituflex-Sika Norm Hypalon Hallandss Tunnel (S), 120 m WS,
Project Project
cross section, Sikaplan (Sarnafil) FPO
Tunnel Mrazovka, CZ Tunnel Gernsbach, D membranes
1960 Loibl tunnel, Carinthia (A), tunnel 1978 Belmont tunnel (CH), waterproofing
40 m waterpressure First tunnel project used an Active Control System, 1995
waterproofing with Sika Colmasyn poly- with Sikaplan PVC-P tunnel membranes,
40 m waterpressure ester coating spot-fastened by the suspender method Islisbergtunnel (CH), adhesive fixing
Sika Solution technology with fully automatic instal-
1999
Waterstop System with 3 mm FPO membrane Sika Solution 1960 Felber-Tauern tunnel (A), prelimi- 1978 Ventilation shaft for Gotthard road lation, Sikaplan PVC-P fleece-backed
Using of high flexible TPO membranes (FPO), which allow to Active Control System
nary waterproofing with Sika -4a and ap- tunnel (CH), waterproofing with Sikaplan
on tubbings
weld difficult sections of tunnels PVC-membranes with signal layer (2 + 2 mm) plication of shotcrete layer with Sigunit PVC-P tunnel membrane, in hardly com-
Installation of flexible membrane compatible polyolefine and Sikalite bustible version and with incorporate 2007 Tunnel Grouft (LUX), water-
waterstops with integrated injection canals Products signal layer proofing with PVC-P, fire resistance of
1968 Belchentunnel, highway (CH), 5.1 according to SIA V 280
Injection of cement based material from bottom to top, Sarnafil G 476-20
installation of 1 mm thick PVC-P water- 1984 Gubrist tunnel (CH), fully glued 1981
approx. 8.6 l/m2 (average) Sarnafil GN 479-25, including glas eece and knops
proofing membrane fastened spot-wise
Sikaplan PVC-P, with signal layer and 2007 Katzenbergtunnel (D), 90 m WS,
Injection of PU based material Sikaplan WP Protection sheet -30 H cross section, Sikaplan (Sarnafil) FPO
with press-studs fleece backing
Sikaplan WP discs and new generation of Sika waterstops
Products 1968/69 Brenburgtunnel (A13/CH), Tranche couverte de Svaz, A1 (CH),
Sikaplan WT 2200-30HL2 waterproofing membrane (Sarnafil) with waterproofing with Sikaplan PVC-P Tunnel chain Perschling and tunnel
Sikaplan WT Protection sheet-30H hot-melt technology membrane fully glued Wienerwald (AT), adhesive fixing tech- 1999
(Sarnafil Schutzbahn N8-30) nology with fully automatic installation,
Sarnafil Waterstop MP 6-STEGIG AFI 600/35 1968 Arisdorftunnel (A2/CH), PVC-P 1990 Tunnel Planzetta Sierre, A9 (CH), Sikaplan PVC-P fleece-backed on
Sikaplan W FELT PP 500 (SARNAFELT PP 500 ) membrane made at Ddingen (CH) waterproofing with Sikaplan FPO mem- tubbings
Sikaplan WT Control socket 14 mm PE brane
Sikaplan W Flexible PP protection pipe 1969 Viamala, Roflatunnel (CH), water- 2008 AlpTransit/ Tunnel San Gottardo,
proofing with Sikaplan bitumen mem- 1995 Gernsbachtunnel (D), first Active spot-wise fixing based on Sika hook
Sikaplan WT Disc grey PE and loop technology, Sikaplan PVC-P 1983
branes, fully glued to inner concrete ring Control System with a PVC-P membrane
Sikaplan WP anchor 16/120 Neat fleece-backed and Sikaplan
with hot-seal adhesive
Girsberg tunnel A7 Kreuzlingen (CH), (Sarnafil) FPO Neat
1971 Furka railway tunnel (CH), prelimi- PVC-P waterproofing against pressurized
nary surface waterproofing by machine water (25 m WS) with spot-wise fixing
with SikaShot (ready-mix concrete/ based on Sika hook and loop technology
sprayable membrane). 1992
nsbergtunnel (CH), adhesive fixing
technology wih fully automatic installa-
tion, Sikaplan PECO fleece-backed, on
tubbings
1910
2004
Sikas Competence in Tunneling
Rock stabilization with Sprayed concrete Tubbing/Pre-cast-concrete elements Wall protection Flexible waterproofing Specialities
Sika Injection resins SikaCem-Gunite Sika ViscoCrete SCC Sikagard-Wallcoat Sikaplan membrane SikaGrout mortars
Concrete admixture technology Sikadur epoxy adhesives
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Sika Injection Technology for Waterproong Construction Joints
or Remedial Works
Solutions for Leaks and Construction Damage Sika Injection Pumps and Packers
Concrete Damage Cracks/Honeycombing Waterproofing of damaged Single-component Pumps Two-component Pumps
Membranes for Polyurethane, Epoxy and for Polyacrylate Gels
Damage can occur to the concrete in The terms watertight and vapour-tight Polyacrylate Resins
many ways but primarily through diffi- do not mean crack-free. Cracking can
culties in interpreting design aspects, always occur in concrete in its plastic or Sika single-component injection pumps Sika Injection Pump PN-2C
inadequate or untimely compaction, or in its hardened state, due to the stresses are universal injection devices suitable is specially designed for curtain injection.
by accident. Sika produces a full range imposed. These include the internal forces for a wide range of applications. A two-component pump is required for
of concrete repair systems, which are caused by temperature and water content They are designed for professional use these fast-reacting polyacrylate gels.
compatible with all Sika waterproofing changes. Sika has a complete range of in crack injection and for the Sika The individual resin components are in-
systems. products and systems for the repair of Injectoflex System. The Sika troduced to the mixing head separately.
cracks and honeycombing in water- Repair by injection of damaged water- Injection Pump EL-1, EL-2, The actual mixing process takes place in a
tight concrete structures. proofing membranes (single and double Hand-1 and Hand-2 are suitable for static mixer located in the mixing head.
layer systems) Sika polyurethane, epoxy and polyacrylate
injection resins.
Sika Injection-305
Flexible, very low viscous and quick-
gelling polyacrylic injection gel for per- Type EL-1 Type PN-2C
manent watertight sealing of damaged
membranes (single and double layer
systems). The material reacts to form
a waterproof, flexible but solid gel with
good adhesion to both dry and wet
substrates.
Sika is a globally active company in the speciality and construction chemicals business. It has subsidiary manufacturing,
sales and technical support facilities in over 70 countries around the world. Sika is THE global market and technology leader
in waterproofing, sealing, bonding, dampening, strengthening and the protection of buildings and civil engineering structures.
Sika has approx. 12000 employees worldwide and is therefore ideally positioned to support the success of its customers.
Watertight Concrete Basements Flexible Waterproofing of Basement Joint Sealing with Waterproofing of Basement Sika Injection Systems for
with Sika Concrete, Jointing, Structures with Sikaplan Sika Dilatec Systems Structures with Sika Concrete Structures
and Injection Technology Selection Guide
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Sika Services AG The information, and, in particular, the recommendations relating to the application and end-use of Sika products, are given in
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Switzerland ever, can be inferred either from this information, or from any written recommendations, or from any other advice offered. The
proprietary rights of third parties must be observed. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery.
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