03/09/2024
Sika Solutions for Tunnels and Underground Subway Stations Construction
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Sika Group
- Company founded in 1910
- More than 30 000 employees on every continent
- Subsidiaries in more than 100 countries
- More than 400 factories in the world
- 18 global technology centres
Sika Canada
- Company established in Canada in 1957
- More than 400 employees
- 8 production sites ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certified
- 1 North American Flooring R & D centre
TBM Products
Foaming Agents
Sika® Stabilizer-1118 TBM CA
Foaming agent for earth pressure balance machines (EPBM) for low to high permeability soils
Sika® Stabilizer-1219 TBM CA
High-performance foaming agent for earth pressure balance machines (EPBM) in heterogeneous soils and low temperature environments
Sika® Stabilizer-1513 TBM CA
Foaming agent for earth pressure balance machines (EPBM) specifically designed for abrasive soils excavation
Sika® Stabilizer-1514 TBM CA
Foaming agent for earth pressure balance machines (EPBM) for clayey soils presenting clogging and adhesion issues
Sika® Stabilizer-1518 TBM CA
Foaming agent for earth pressure balance machines (EPBM) for clayey and cohesive soils
Polymers and Additives
Sika® Stabilizer-3212 TBM CA
Anti-clay, pure polymer used to reduce clogging in compact soils
Sika® Stabilizer-3214 TBM CA
High-performance, anti-clay, pure polymer formulated to reduce clogging in compact soils
Sika® Stabilizer-3710 TBM CA
Strong thickening polymer used to absorb excess of ground water in extracted materials
Greases
Sika® Stabilizer-2131 TBM
Fire-resistant, first-fill tail sealant grease for shielded TBMs
Sika® Stabilizer-2231 TBM
Fire-resistant, continuous tail sealant grease for shielded TBMs
Injection Grout Admixtures (Cementitious and Bentonite)
Superplasticizing Admixtures
Sika® Stabilizer-5010 TBM CA
Retarding and water reducing admixture for cement or cement / bentonite injection grout
Sika® Stabilizer-5012 TBM CA
High-range water reducing admixture for cement / bentonite injection grout
Injection Grout ADmixtures (Cememtitious and Bentonite)
Retarding and Accelerating Admixtures
Sika® Stabilizer-6015 TBM CA
Set and hardening accelerating admixture for cement / bentonite injection grout
Sika® Stabilizer-6018 TBM CA
High-performance set and hardening accelerating admixture for cement / bentonite injection grout
Injection Grouts
Sikafix® HH+
Hydrophobic, low-viscosity and high-solid polyurethane injection grout
Sikafix®-101 US
Hydrophobic and low-viscosity polyurethane injection foam
Sikafix®-210
Fast-reacting polyurethane-based resin with short gel times and high final strength for water stopping applications
Sika® Injection-304 / 304 PS
Very low-viscosity polyacylic polymeric strengthened resin with adjustable reaction time for permanent watertight sealing
Sikafix®-501
Fast-curing and foaming, silicate-based foaming injection resin for heading face stabilization and void filling
Sikafix®-601
Fast-curing, non-foaming, silicate-based, rigid injection resin with short reaction time for demanding ground consolidation and stabilization
Conventional Tunnel Products
Anchoring Solutions
King® MS-Cable
High-performance, neat, shrinkage-compensated anchoring grout for cable bolting applications
King® HS-Cable
High-performance, neat, shrinkage compensated anchoring grout for applications in soil containing sulphates
SikaCem® Accelerator
Non-chloride hardening accelerator formulated to increase the early strength of grouts without affecting the initial workability
Sikafix®-210
Fast-reacting polyurethane-based resin with short gel times and high final strength
Sikafix®-601
Fast-curing, non-foaming, silicate-based, solid injection resin
Wet Mix Shotcrete Solutions
Sika® Sigunit® L-500 AFI
Alkali and chloride-free liquid wet mix shotcrete accelerator
Sika® Sigunit® L-530 AFI
High-performance alkali and chloride-free liquid wet mix shotcrete accelerator
Sika® Sigunit® P-10 AF
Alkali and chloride-free, readily soluble powdered accelerator for on-site shotcrete
SikaFiber® Force-48 / 54
48 or 54 mm long macro-synthetic fibres used in structural shotcrete to improve energy absorption, load capacity, ductility and abrasion resistance
King® MS-W1 UG
Factory-blended, pre-packaged shotcrete mix with very good pumpability, slump retention and reduced rebound for underground work (compatible with macro-synthetic or steel fibres to increase flexural strength)
Dry Mix Shotcrete Solutions
King® MS-D3 UG
High early strength, factory-blended, pre-packaged shotcrete mix containing Portland cement used for ground support applications in underground work (compatible with macro-synthetic or steel fibres to increase flexural strength)
King® RS-D2
Factory-blended, pre-packaged shotcrete mix powered by Rapid Set® technology providing greatly reduced setting times and very rapid strength development (compatible with macro-synthetic or steel fibres to increase flexural strength)
Concrete Admixtures
Water Reducing and Workability Improving Admixtures
ViscoCrete®
Superplasticizing polycarboxylate (PCE) based admixture with various water reducing and slump retention levels
SikaTard® et Viscoflow®
Extended workability retaining admixtures
Sika® Plastocrete®
Water-reducing admixtures providing an economical and effective way to reduce mixing water, providing up to 10 % water reduction
Sika® Plastiment®
Water-reducing and set retarding admixtures
Sikament®
High-range water reducing admixtures
Durability Enhancer Admixtures
Sika® Air
Air-entraining admixture with unique formulation for superior air entrainment of concrete and improved workability
Sikacrete®-950 DP
Silica fume densified, dry powder admixture for cement concrete and mortars
SikaControl®
Shrinkage reducing / compensating admixtures used to produce high-performance concrete with greatly reduced potential for drying shrinkage, cracking and curling
Concrete Segment Admixtures
ViscoCrete®-6100/-5100/-2100/-1000
Superplasticizing polycarboxylate (PCE) based admixtures with various water reduction and slump retention levels
SikaControl®-75/NS/SC
Shrinkage reducing / compensating admixtures used to produce high performance concrete with greatly reduced drying shrinkage, cracking and curling
Sika ViscoFlow®-2020/-2050
PCE based admixtures providing extended workability without set time delay
Sika® WT-240 P
Integral powdered crystalline-based permeability reducing admixture for use in various watertight concrete in above- and below-ground applications
Concrete Work Products
Self-Compacting Concrete
SikaCrete® -08 SCC
Ready-to-use, cement-based, highly flowable, self-compacting concrete usable for concrete thickness between 25 mm and 450 mm
King® MS-S10 SCC
High-performance, factory-blended, self-consolidating, concrete repair mix containing Portland cement, silica fume, sand and 10 mm controlled-grain size stone
King® RS-S10 SCC
High-performance, very rapid hardening, polymer-modified, factory blended concrete repair mix, formulated with Rapid Set® technology cement containing a powdered redispersible polymer, 10 mm controlled-grain sized stone and other components
High Performance Concrete
SikaCrete-211 Flow plus
Ready-to-use, factory-prepared cementitious concrete that can be used for pump or hand applications exceeding 25 mm. Specially formulated concrete for improved workability and easier surface finishing
King® MS-S10
High-performance, pre-packaged, self consolidating concrete mix usable for concrete repair and construction. It contains Portland cement, air-entraining admixtures, silica fume, synthetic fibres, sand and 10 mm controlled-grain size stone
King® RS-S10
High-performance, very rapid hardening, polymer-modified concrete repair mix. It is pre-blended with RapidSet® technology cement containing a redispersible powdered polymer, sand and 10 mm controlled-grain size stone
Concrete Curing
UltraCure NCF et DOT
Single-use, wet curing blankets for traffic or pervious concrete coating
Sika® FlorSeal WB
Sika® Florseal WB-18 & -25 are ready-to-use, water-based, clear, high gloss, non-yellowing acrylic emulsion cure and seal solutions, applicable on to new concrete substrates after the final finishing operations are completed to form a film that retains mix water, allowing normal hydration
Waterproofing Solutions
Waterproofing and Protection Systems
Sika® Drainage Mat 420/720/1000
Waterproof drainage mats offering different levels of drainage and compressive strength, usable as protective layers for membrane systems
Sikaplan®-800/-1000 Geo textile
800 to 1000 g/m2 polypropylene, non-wowen geotextiles usable as a protection or separation layers beneath underground or tunnel waterproofing membranes
Waterproofing Sheet Membranes
Sikaproof® A+ 08 / 12
Polyolefin (FPO) based sheet membrane for foundations and other below ground concrete structures. It is loose laid on substrate, for pre-applied and post-applied applications. Available in thicknesses ranging from 0,8 mm to 1,2 mm
Sikaproof®-200
Fully-bonded TPO membrane system for pre-applied and post-applied applications in foundations and other below ground concrete structures. Designed for a long-term durability and available in 2 mm thickness
Sikaplan® WP-1100
Loose laid PVC and TPO sheet membrane systems for long term durability. Available in thicknesses from 2 mm to 3 mm
Joint Waterproofing
Greenstreak® PVC Waterstops
Waterstoping products and solutions used to seal construction and expansion joints in concrete structures
Sikaswell® S-2 / A
Specially formulated range of high-performance, swellable, acrylic profiles and sealants for the water stopping of all kinds of construction joints
SikaFuko® Smart
Re-injectable PVC hose system for sealing various constructions and connection joints in watertight concrete structures
SikaFuko® VT-1 /VT-2
Re-injectable PVC hose for sealing various constructions and connections joints in watertight concrete structures. Supplied in diameters ranging from 6 mm to 10 mm.
Anchoring and Repair
Watertight Injection Resins
SikaFix®-PU
Flexible polyurethane injection grout
SikaFix®-HH LV
Low-viscosity, expanding, flexible and hydrophobic polyurethane injection grout
SikaFix®-HH+
Hydrophobic, low-viscosity, high-solids, expending polyurethane injection grout. It will stop flowing water and displace it from cracks and voids, replacing the water with a flexible and closed-cell foam
Sika® Injection-307 / Sika® Inject-215
Low to very low viscosity, elastic polyacrylic injection resins with versatile and adjustable reaction time
SikaInjection®- 310
Powder-based acrylate injection resin
Reactive Anchoring, Injection and Grouts - Epoxy
Sika AnchorFix®
Epoxy-based chemical anchoring resins line with fast-curing or extended working time
Sikadur®-31 Hi-Mod
High-modulus, high-strength, structural, epoxy paste adhesive
Sikadur®-32 Hi-Mod
Epoxy-based protective coating and bonding adhesive
SikaTop®-Armatec® 110 Epocem®
Anti-corrosion coating and bonding agent
Sikadur®-35 LV
Solvent-free, moisture-insensitive, low-viscosity and high-strength multipurpose epoxy resin adhesive
Sikadur®-52
Super low-viscosity injection resin
Sikadur®-55 SLV
Super low-viscosity, moisture insensitive epoxy resin crack healer and penetrating sealer
Repair Mortars
SikaTop®-123 PLUS
Polymer-modified, non-sag, cementitious mortar with silica fume and containing a migrating corrosion inhibitor for structural repairs. Designed for overhead and vertical surfaces, on grade, above grade and below grade on concrete and mortar (building, parking structures, industrial plants, bridges, tunnels, etc.)
Sika Mototop®-410F
Polymer-modified, fibre-reinforced horizontal, overhead and vertical repair and reprofiling mortar with integral corrosion inhibitors
SikaQuick®-1000
Rapid-hardening repair mortar with extended working time for structural repairs (horizontal and full depth patching) of concrete roadways, parking structures, bridges, dams and ramps
Construction & Reinforcement
Cementitious and Resinous Anchoring Grouts
SikaGrout®-212
High quality, non-shrink cementitious grout with a unique two-stage shrinkage compensation mechanism
SikaGrout®-428 FS CA
Non-shrink and chloride-free, cementitious precision grout powered by Viscocrete® technology
SikaGrout®-300 PT
High-performance, zero-bleed, sand-free cementitious grout
King® MS Cable
High performance, shrinkage compensated, sand-free anchoring grout
Sikadur®-53
Epoxy resin-based structural grout designed for injection, anchoring and seating applications
Sikadur®-42 Grout Pak MF/LE
Pre-proportioned epoxy base plate grouting system
Railing Seating and Insulation
Sika® Icosit® KC 330 Primer CA
Adhesion promoter/primer used as a pre-treatment of dry concrete, steel and asphalt substrates. For improving adhesion of the Sika® Icosit® product range
Sika® Icosit® KC 340/45 CA
Flexible polyurethane grouts designed as a vibration and noise-reducing grout for continuous rail work (embedded floating tracks with medium axle loads)
Structural Reinforcement Systems
Sika® Carbodur® S
Pultruded carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminate designed for strengthening concrete and masonry structures (bonded onto the structure as an external reinforcement using Sikadur®-30 epoxy adhesive)
SikaWrap®
Carbon fibre fabric for structural strengthening systems
Sikadur®-30/-300/-330
A range of solvent-free, moisture insensitive epoxy resins designed for bonding reinforcement elements and impregnating various Sika® reinforcement fabrics
Interior Finishing
Screeds and Underlayments
Sika® Level-125
Polymer-modified self-levelling cementitious underlayment using Sika® ViscoCrete® technology for use in applications of 1 to 38 mm thinckness
SikaFloor®-Level 25
Polymer-modified, versatile and durable cementitious self-levelling screed for interior concrete floors which can be applied manually to achieve a rapid, flat, economic substrate levelling prior to the application of the final floor finish. Typical application thickness: 5 - 25 mm
Sika® Level Primers
Range of flooring primers specially formulated to improve adhesion between substrates and floor coverings ensuring a strong and durable bond. Flooring primers offer several benefits, including improved bonding, reduced porosity and incresed resistance to moisture and chemical penetration.
Flooring Systems
Sikafloor®
Range of technical and decorative epoxy or polyurethane resinous flooring systems for all types of flooring
Systèmes haute performance
Range of flooring systems for specific applications and requirements: Sikafloor® ESD for antistatic protection or Sikafloor® MRW for mechanical rooms protection
Systèmes décoratifs
Aesthetic and comfortable epoxy resin-based flooring with various mineral- or synthetic-based inclusions for public, commercial and tertiary premises
Sikafloor® NA PurCem®
Advanced generation of polyurethane-cement systems specifically designed for extreme service conditions (service temperatures, exposure to abrasion and chemicals, heavy point loads and frequent and heavy traffic, frequent and intensive cleaning)
Adhesives and Sealants
Sikaflex®-1a
Premium grade, high-performance, moisture-cured, polyurethane-based non-sag elastomeric sealant
Sikaflex®-1c SL
High-performance, self-levelling polyurethane sealant with accelerated curing capacity
Sikaflex®-2c / -2c SL
Non-sag, polyurethane elastomeric sealants (self-levelling version available)
Sikaflex®-2c NS EZ Mix
Non-sag, chemically-cured, polyurethane-based sealant for working joints treatment
Sika® Loadflex®-524 EZ
Semi-rigid, solvent-free, self-levelling polyurea control joint filler
Complementary Solutions
Special Applications Concrete and Additives
Sikacrete®
Ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) formulated for structural and architectural applications in civil engineering, including concrete rehabilitation/retrofitting and precast concrete applications
SikaFibers®
Concrete fibres range for various applications (short synthetic fibres for fire protection and to prevent cracking, long or steel fibres for improved impact resistance)
Chromix®
Free-flowing, concentrated pigment granules designed to permanently colour concrete and other cementitious materials. Usable to colour cast-in-place, precast and dry-cast concrete floor slabs, walls, steps, sidewalks, curbs, columns, arches, blocks, pavers and other decorative objects.
Fire-Rated Expansion Joints
Emshield® DFR2
Fire-rated, primary watertight expansion joint for repairs, retrofit and new installations in structural expansion joints and construction joints in horizontal-plane applications
Emshield® WFR2
Fire-rated and watertight wall expansion joints for interior and exterior applications. Sound attenuation and 2-hour fire-rated joints
Emshield® TFR-RWS
Fire-rated tunnel expansion joint designed to meet the requirements of specific tunnel fire rating scenarios
Waterproof and Protective Coatings
Sikagard® SN-100/SN-40
Highly penetrating, clear monomeric silane sealers formulated to provide an integral barrier against ingress of moisture and waterborne salts into concrete and masonry while allowing surfaces to breathe
Sikagard®-550 w
Acrylic-based elastomeric coasting for protective and decorative applications. It bridges microcracks, minimizes carbon dioxide, water and chloride ingress and aesthetically enhances structures
Sikagard®-5850
Clear, mat and ready-to-use, polyorganosiloxane-based permanent non-sacrificial anti-graffiti and anti-fly poster protection coating
Masonry and Roofing
Masonry Mortars
King 1-1-6 Type N
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged type N mortar specially designed for laying bricks, natural stones, concrete blocks and other masonry products
King® Block Type S / King 2-1-9 Type S
Premixed, factory-bagged Type S mortar specially designed for laying bricks, natural stones, concrete blocks and other masonry products, when a higher compressive strength is required
King® MasonGo 100
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged type N mortar designed for laying bricks, natural stones, concrete blocks and other masonry products
King® Masongo 200
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged type M mortar designed for laying bricks, natural stones, concrete blocks and other masonry products, when a higher compressive strength is required
Filling Grouts
Fine Grouts
King® CellFiller E-20
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged expansive grout specially designed for filling cells and other cavities when laying concrete blocks
King® CellFiller E-30
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged expansive grout specially designed for filling cells and other cavities when laying concrete blocks
King®Coulis avec granulats : King® CellFiller C-20
Pre-mixed, factory-bagged expansive grout specially designed for filling cells and other cavities when laying concrete blocks
Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane
Sarnafil®
Single-ply PVC thermoplastic roofing membrane produced with an integral fibreglass mat reinforcement (Sarnafil® G) for adhered roofing systems or an integral polyester reinforcement for mechanically-attached roofing systems (Sarnafil® S)
Sikaplan®
PVC thermoplastic roofing membrane designed with an integral fibreglass mat reinforcement
Sikalastic®
Liquid-applied, polyurethane-based waterproofing membrane. Sikalastic® membranes are perfectly suited for roofs with complex details or geometry
Canadian Projects
Airport Trail Tunnel (Calgary, AB)
The Airport Trail tunnel in Calgary is a project worth almost 300 million dollars will run through the city under the Calgary International Airport. EMSEAL's Emshield TFR-RWS expansion joints were installed across the tunnel roof to optimize protection in the event of fire.
Réseau Express Métropolitain (Montréal, QC)
67 kilometres public transit system based on automated electric light rail technology, serving the Greater Montreal area. Sika contributed to the project with its structural adhesives for segment bonding, injection grouts for post-tensioned structures, admixtures for segment prefabrication and other construction solutions, including its Sikaplan® waterproofing membrane system.
Broadway Subway (Vancouver, C.-B.)
Extension of 5.7 km (5 km underground and 700 m elevated) of the Millennium Line in Vancouver, including 6 underground stations. Sika was involved in the project with a variety of tunnelling products, various waterproofing and injection solutions and a multitude of repair products.
Eglinton LRT (Toronto, ON)
This major public transit project in central Toronto stretches 19 km (including 10 km underground) from west to east, and includes 25 stations. Sika distinguished itself on this project through its technical expertise and its ability to provide construction solutions that met the challenges faced by the project, such as waterproofing membrane systems, grouts and injection resins, shotcrete, rail fastening grouts and more.
Prolongement du métro de Scarborough (ON)
Transportation project to extend Line 2 of the Greater Toronto Area subway system by nearly 8 kilometres to Scarborough. The tunnel was excavated using an EPB tunnel boring machine of over 12 metres in diameter. Sika developed an annular grout mix adapted to the requirements of the project and supports the project with admixture storage and distribution containers.
Tunnel ferroviaire express régional 401 - Metrolinx (ON)
The project includes two single-track rail tunnels, each 180 m long and 11 m high, running under the junction of highways 401 and 409. The sequential excavation method (SEM) was used to excavate the tunnels less than 5 m under the 21 lanes of traffic kept open on highways 401/409. Sika contributed to the project with the Sikaplan® waterproofing membrane system, complemented by other waterproofing and construction solutions.
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