Waterstop PVC SW20
Waterstop PVC SW20
Uses
The Supercast range of PVC waterstops is designed to The range consists of centrally placed profiles; Supercast
provide an integral sealing system for movement and Hydrofoil, Supercast Watafoil, and externally placed
construction joints in concrete cast in-situ. These joints profiles; Supercast Rearguard S.
typically occur in the following types of structure:
Standards compliance
Water retaining
Supercast PVC waterstops are suitable for use in contact
Reservoirs, water towers and sewage tanks with potable water.
Abutments and retaining walls Supercast waterstops work because of two specific
aspects of their design.
Roof decks and podium areas
a) Valve principle
Advantages
Simple waterstop profiles based on dumbells are cast
into the edges of adjacent concrete panels, which act
Range of profiles to suit every need
as baffles. In the event of joints opening as drying
shrinkage or other movement occurs, the edge bulbs
Fully continuous 4 bulbed network
of the profile act as anchors. These induce tensions
across the waterstop resulting in a sealing effect at
Reinforced eyeleted edge flanges for positive fixing
the inner faces of the edge bulbs.
Simple on-site jointing
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PVC Waterstops
Supercast Hydrofoil
Watafoil sections
Design criteria
PVC Waterstops
Supercast Angleguard
Supercast Rearguard R
An externally placed waterstop for use where the joint line
Plain web sections, which are placed externally, for use in coincides with a change in level of the slab soffit. The
contraction and construction joints. They incorporate a profile is designed to coordinate with the 250 mm
central fin to assist setting out shutter location. Rearguard S profile.
Supercast Rearguard S Increased web thickness gives a much stiffer section. The
stiffened profile is used where large volumes of concrete
Sections incorporate a flat top center box, which allows are being placed. They are used where concrete is being
movement to be accommodated in expansion joints. The placed from a great height such as deep wall shutters.
box also provides a seating to support joint fillers.
XHD Rearguard R
PVC Waterstops
PVC Waterstops
Centrally placed waterstop
Installation instructions
These waterstops are positioned within the thickness of the
concrete components and as a result are supported by Supercast Hydrofoil and Watafoil
concrete on both sides. They are therefore able to withstand
water pressure from either side. This makes them suitable for Waterstops must be installed so that they are securely
use in water retaining structures. They will prevent loss of held in their correct position while the concrete is being
water from within the tank and will prevent ingress of ground placed. Concrete must be fully compacted around the
water when the tank is drained down. waterstops to ensure that no voids or porous areas
remain. Where reinforcement is present, an adequate
Externally placed waterstop clearance must be left to permit proper compaction.
These waterstops are designed for use in basement, The brass eyelets used for securing the waterstop are
foundation and floor slab construction in vertical and located outside the edge bulbs so as not to create water
horizontal joints in both water retaining and water excluding paths around the profile.
structures. When used in walls, externally placed waterstops
will only resist water pressure from the face to which they are Example of a kicker joint
fixed. When used below floor slabs, where the waterstop is
supported by the blinding concrete or when placed in vertical
situations against permanent concrete shuttering, externally
placed waterstops will resist water pressure from either face.
Properties
Profiles
2. Performance specification
PVC Waterstops
Fixing Supercast Kicker Waterstop Intersection pieces
In addition to nailing to the external shutter, the Kicker profile Standard intersection pieces are available for each
is equipped with brass eyelets in the central rib. Twist short Supercast waterstop profile. The standard on-flat
lengths of tying wire through these eyelets so that when the intersection leg length is 230 mm from centre line. On-
kicker is cast they act as anchors, holding the center of the edge intersections have a standard 75 mm leg length.
waterstop tight against the face of the concrete. This prevents
the build-up of debris between the waterstop and the kicker Factory welded intersections for Supercast Hydrofoil /
prior to the wall being poured. Watafoil ad XHD Hydrofoil / Watafoil.
Supercast Angleguard
PVC Waterstops
Estimating Precautions
Equipment
Jointing jigs
Heater blades
Warning:
Ensure that heater blades are earthed by the
green/yellow wire.
PVC Waterstops
Technical support
Additional information
Fluid micro-concretes
Important note
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Supply of Goods and Services, copies of which may be obtained on request. Whilst Fosroc endeavours to ensure that any advice,
recommendation, specification of information it may give is accurate and correct, it cannot, because it has no direct or continuous control
over where or how its products are applied, accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of its products, whether or
not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation of information given by it.
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method statement constructive solutions
Supercast PVC
Section A : General Comments
It is suggested that, for temperatures above 35ºC, the following guidelines are adopted as
good working practice:
(i) Keep equipment cool, arranging shade protection if necessary. It is especially important to
keep cool those surfaces of the equipment, which will come into direct contact with the material
itself.
(ii) Try to avoid application during the hottest times of the day, arrange temporary shading as
necessary.
(iii) Make sufficient material, plant and labour available to ensure that installation is a continuous
process.
Equipment
It is suggested that the following list of equipment is adopted as a minimum requirement
1. Supercast Hydrofoil
Waterstops must be installed so that they are securely held in their correct position while the
concrete is being placed. Concrete must be fully compacted around the waterstops to
ensure that no voids or porous areas remain. Where reinforcement is present, an adequate
clearance must be left to permit proper compaction.
The brass eyelets used for securing the waterstop are located outside the edge bulbs so as
not to create water paths around the profile.
2. Supercast Rearguard S
When used on ground slabs where the waterstop is supported on blinding, Rearguard
profiles usually require no fixing. Lay the waterstop centrally over the line of the joint to be
formed. Fixing to vertical shuttering is done by nailing through the outer nailing flanges
leaving the head of the nail proud so that it is held in the cured concrete. This prevents the
waterstop being displaced when the shuttering is struck.
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In addition to nailing to the external shutter, the 330mm Kicker profile is equipped with brass
eyelets in the central rib. Twist short lengths of tying wire through these eyelets so that when
the kicker is cast they act as anchors, holding the centre of the waterstop tight against the
face of the concrete. This prevents the build-up of debris between the waterstop and the
kicker prior to the wall being poured.
4. Supercast Angleguard
Step 1
Equipment required:
- Supercast jointing rig
- 110V electrically heated welding blade (or
non-electric blade if no power supply is
available)
- Sharp knife
- Wire brush
Step 2
To trim the waterstop to length carefully
measure the length of waterstop required and
add 5 to 6mm to each mating end to allow for
melting of the compound during the heat
welding process.
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Step 3
Repeat this operation for the other mating end.
Clamp the two ends into their respective sides
of the jointing jig, with approximately 10mm
projecting and engage the guide rods.
Step 4
Plug in the welding blade and allow to warm
up. Using a small offcut of waterstop, check
that the blade reaches a temperature sufficient
to melt the PVC.
Step 5
The PVC will start to melt in contact with the
blade. Maintain the pressure against the blade
until a 5mm diameter bead of molten PVC has
formed on both sides all around the section.
When this has happened, pull the jig apart and
lift away the blade with an upwards motion
taking care to avoid too much displacement of
the molten PVC bead. Turn off the blade.
Without delay, whilst the PVC is still molten,
press the two mating ends together and hold
firmly for 20 seconds or so until the joint has
cooled and solidified.
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Step 6
Unclamp the jig and carefully lift out the
waterstop allowing it to cool thoroughly. Do
not flex the joint until cool. Once cool inspect
for imperfections.
Step 7
To fix to the rebar simply loop wire through
the fixing eyelets and twist using a pair of
pliers. This will leave the Supercast PVC
Waterstop ready for your concrete pour.
Where alternative methods are to be used, these must be submitted to Fosroc for approval, in
writing, prior to commencement of any work. Fosroc will not accept responsibility or liability for
variations to the above method statement under any other condition.
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Introduction: As per the request of Fosroc Technology Centre , M/s Fosroc Chemicals (I) Pvt Ltd, the
undersigned Surveyor witnessed the first step of a series of methods adopted for the Determination of
Watertightness of Supercast PVC Waterstops. The visits were carried out on 18/08/16, 15/09/16 &
29/09/16 from preparation of the sample, to intermediate pressure gauge readings checks at 7 bar until the
final 15 bar pressure applied & subsequently retained at 15 bar, for further 7 days.
Mr. Abdul Rakib – Senior Surveyor – Bureau Veritas (I) Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
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bar per day till it reaches 15 bars in 15 days. This 15 bar pressure is further maintained for 7
days.
RESULT :
Results of Inspection: The sample was kept in the test position with a pressure of 15 bar for 7
days & it was observed that there was no pressure drop & no leakage outside the casted test
samples
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Project References for FOSROC SUPERCAST SW - Malaysia
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