N°: 850 42 01 Author: Marco Poltéra Date: 11/2007
Method Statement Statement ®
Sikadur -42 Epoxy Resin based Grout
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Corporate Construction Storage Place: ICC BU Contractors Key Words: Sikadur ®-42, Grouting, Epoxy Resin Grout, Reactive Resin Grout Scope:
Method statement for the application of: Sikadur -42, a range of 3-part, Epoxy Resin based Grouts ®
The information contained herein and any other advice 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 accordance with Sika's recommendations. The information only applies to the application(s) and product(s) expressly referred to herein. In case of changes in the parameters of the application, such as changes in substrates etc., or in case of a different application, consult Sika's Technical Service prior to using Sika products. The information contained herein does not relieve the user of the products from testing them for the intended application and purpose. All orders are accepted subject to our current terms of sale and delivery. Users must always refer to the most recent issue of the local Product Data Sheet for the product concerned, copies of which will be supplied on request.
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Table of Contents: 1.
System Description ...................... ........................ .......................... ......3
1.1. 1.2.
References .................... ........... ..................... ....................... ..................... ..................... ...................... ..................... ..................... ................. ...... 3 Limitations ...................... ............ ....................... ......................... ....................... ...................... ........................ ......................... .................... ........ . 4
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Products .................... ............................ ...................... ..........................5
2.1.
Pre-Project Preparation Preparation ................... ........ ....................... ..................... .................... ....................... ....................... .................... ......... 6
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Safety Measures on Site .......................... ........................ ....................7
3.1. 3.2. 3.3.
Surface Preparation............. Preparation............. ..................... ........... ..................... ...................... ....................... ...................... ................... ......... 10 Formwork Formwork ...................... .......... ......................... ........................ ...................... ....................... ......................... ........................ ................... ........ . 14 Mixing Mixing .................... ........ ....................... ...................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ....................... ..................... ............ ... 17
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Application / Installation ...................... ...................... ........................ 21 Application Method ...................... ......... ....................... ..................... ..................... ..................... ...................... ..................... ............. ... 28 Additional works ........................ ........... ........................ ....................... ....................... ........................ ........................ .................... ......... . 37
Inspection, Sampling, Quality Control....................... Control. ...................... ....................... 38 Equipment – Tools..............................................................................41 Disclaimer and address of Sika Company .................................... ............. ....................... ...43
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1. System Description Sikadur ®-42 Epoxy Grouts are used for:
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High strength grouting and fixing of: Starter bars Anchors Fasteners Tie rods Crash barrier posts Fence and railing posts Under grouting and bedding of: Precision seating of base plates Machine bases, base-plates for light and heavy machinery including heavy impact and vibrating vibrating machinery, machinery, static engines, compressors, compressors, pumps, presses, etc. Bridge bearings Mechanical joints (i.e. road/bridge/deck road/bridge/deck types, etc.) Sleeper less, direct rail fixing: Crane tracks Light rail and permanent way in tunnels Light rail and permanent way over bridges
Sikadur-42 PT: To protect the anchorages of post-tensioning tendons or bars on segmental bridge projects Precision seating of base plates Grouting under equipment where access is available
1.1. References To ensure the correct application of Sikadur ®-42, please refer to the following documents: PDS (Product Data Sheet) MSDS (Material and Safety Data Sheet) API 686 Chapter 5*
* “Recommended Practices for Machinery Installation and Installation Design ” issued by the American Petroleum Institute
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1.2. Limitations According to the Product Data Sheet, Sheet, certain limitations limitations are are given:
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Layer Thickness (minimum and maximum) Substrate temperature Ambient temperature temperature Material temperature Substrate moisture content Dew point conditions conditions ® Sikadur -42 is a vapour barrier when cured The last lift/layer must be kept at
