Product Description
DESCRIPTION
SikaRep Microcrete-4 is factory designed pourable,
shrinkage compensated, high performance microconcrete
with selected cement, aggregate and other
chemicals. Recommended water and coarse aggregate
to be added at site as per requirement.
USES
SikaRep Microcrete-4 is suitable for producing high
performance micro-concrete for deep repairs to all
concrete structures such as:
Highway bridges and culverts
Whafts and jetties
Tunnels and mines
Dams and reservoirs
Car parks and basements
Power stations
Sewerage and water treatment structures
Anywhere where localised deep repair is required
Anywhere additional thickness is required (column
and beam jacketing, etc.)
Structrural strengthening of structure by section enlargement
CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
No vibration needed
Easily pumpable
Easy to mix and apply
Excellent flow characteristics
Rapid strength development
High ultimate strengths
Impact resistant
Non-corrosive
Non-toxic
Iron and chloride free
Dense and non-shrink concrete created by dual
stage expansion
Good bonding with existing concrete
Adjustable consistency by controlling the water within
the recommended limit
APPROVALS / STANDARDS
Test Certificate No. C1/0000227197, Shriram Institute
for Industrial Research, dated 07-09-2020
Test Report, IIT Bombay, dated March 10, 2015
Consultancy Report, IIT Delhi, 2014
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Chemical base Portland cement, selected fillers and aggregates, special additives
Packaging 30 kg bag
Shelf life 6 months from date of production
Storage conditions The product must be stored properly in undamaged and unopened, original
sealed packaging, in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 C and
+35 C. Protect from moisture, direct sunlight and frost.
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Appearance / Colour Powder / Grey
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Compressive strength Curing time Compressive strength
1 day 25 N/mm2
3 days 35 N/mm2
7 days 45 N/mm2
28 days 65 N/mm2
(ASTM C109)
Values measured at water : powder = 0.15, cube size 70.6 mm, curing temperature
+30 C
Flexural strength Curing time Flexural strength
7 days 8 N/mm2
28 days 9 N/mm2
(ASTM C293)
Values measured at water : powder = 0.15, curing temperature +30 C
Splitting tensile strength 3.5 N/mm2 (water : powder = 0.15, 28 days, +30 C) (ASTM C496)
Shrinkage No shrinkage after initial setting
Expansion Up to 4 % (ASTM C1090)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Mixing ratio Water : Powder = 0.14 to 0.16 (by weight)
4.2 L to 4.8 L water per 30 kg bag, dependent on the desired flow
Fresh mor tar density (2.15 0.15) kg/L (water : powder = 0.15) (EN ISO 2811-1)
Consumption ~1900 kg of powder per m3 of concrete (water : powder = 0.15)
Layer thickness Minimum 25 mm per pour
Maximum 100 mm per pour
Higher layer thickness can be done with addition of aggregates. Contact
Sika Technical Services for additional information.
Ambient air temperature +5 C min. / +40 C max.
Substrate temperature +5 C min. / +40 C max.
Pot life ~20 minutes (water : powder = 0.15, +30 C)
BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
All technical data stated in this Product Data Sheet are
based on laboratory tests. Actual measured data may
vary due to circumstances beyond our control.
FURTHER DOCUMENTS
Sika Method Statement : Concrete repair using
SikaRep Microcrete-4
ECOLOGY, HEALTH AND SAFETY
User must read the most recent corresponding Safety
Data Sheets (SDS) before using any products. The SDS
provides information and advice on the safe handling,
storage and disposal of chemical products and contains
physical, ecological, toxicological and other
safety-related data.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT
SikaRep Microcrete-4 can be mixed both in paddle
type and slow speed (max. 500 rpm) grouting mixer or
drum type concrete mixer.
SUBSTRATE QUALITY / PRE-TREATMENT
The substrate should be prepared by suitable mechanical
preparation techniques such as high pressure
water, breakers, grit blasting, scabblers, etc.
Concrete surfaces must be sound, clean, free from
frost, oils, grease, all loosely adhering particles and
other surface contaminants. All absorbent surfaces
must be well saturated with clean water, but be free
of any surface water or puddles immediately prior to
the application of produced micro-concrete.
Metal surfaces (iron and steel) should be clean, free
from scale, rust, oil and grease.
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Bonding agent and steel protection
Embedded steel reinforcing should be free from scale,
rust, oil and grease, and treated with a suitable anticorrosion
coating such as Friazinc R, SikaTop
Armatec-108 Plus or SikaTop Armatec-110 Epo-
Cem. The application of a suitable bonding agent,
such as Sikadur-32 LP IN or SikaTop Armatec-110
EpoCem, will improve adhesion on large areas or
where particularly dense concrete substrates are involved.
MIXING
Place about 8090 % of the premeasured clean water
into a clean mixer and gradually add the whole
bag of SikaRep Microcrete-4 into it while continuously
mixing.
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Add the remaining water and additional clean 510
mm aggregates (if needed as per design) until the
desired consistency is obtained.
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3. Mixing time should be minimum 3 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Concrete can also be produced with addition of 10
mm down properly graded silt-free aggregate in proportion
of 2 : 1 (SikaRep Microcrete-4 : coarse aggregate)
by weight.
IMPORTANT
Do not mix more material, which cannot be used within
pot life.
IMPORTANT
Do not add extra water.
IMPORTANT
Mix only full bags for best results.
APPLICATION
Strictly follow installation procedures as defined in
method statements, application manuals and working
instructions which must always be adjusted to the actual
site conditions.
IMPORTANT
Formwork
Ensure formwork is secure and watertight to prevent
movement and leaking during placing and curing.
IMPORTANT
Working in thick sections
Do not pour more than 100 mm of layer thickness
without addition of aggregates.
Small localised repairs
Small volume mixing may carried out with a suitable
low-speed (500 rpm) drill and mixing paddle. After
mixing, stir lightly with a spatula for a few seconds to
release any entrapped air. The microconcrete is then
poured immediately into the prepared formwork.
Large repairs
When carrying out large scale repairs or column /
beam jacketing, ensure sufficient pressure head is
maintained for uninterrupted concrete flow. Formwork
must be firmly placed and kept watertight. When
placing microconcrete over large area, it is important
to maintain a continuous flow throughout the process.
Work sequence and equipment must be properly organised
to ensure an uninterrupted flow of microconcrete.
Ensure proper air displacement when pouring.
In large areas, microconcrete may be mixed and
pumped using heavy duty screw feed and piston
pumps. Equipment suitability should be tested and
checked prior to actual grouting works.
Cold weather working
Consider storing bags in a warm environment and using
warm water to assist with achieving strength gain
and maintaining physical properties.
Hot weather working
Consider storing bags in a cool environment and using
cold water to assist with controlling the exothermic reaction
to reduce cracking and maintaining physical
properties.
CURING TREATMENT
Formwork must remain in place for at least 3 days.
Upon removal of the formwork, cure the exposed surfaces
immediately with Sika Antisol curing compound
or use other approved curing methods.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with water
immediately after use. Hardened or cured material
can only be removed mechanically.
LOCAL RESTRICTIONS
Note that as a result of specific local regulations the
declared data and recommended uses for this product
may vary from country to country. Consult the local
Product Data Sheet for exact product data and uses.
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LEGAL NOTES
The information, and, in particular, the recommendations
relating to the application and end-use of Sika
products, 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.
In practice, the differences in materials, substrates
and actual site conditions are such that no warranty
in respect of merchantability or of fitness for a
particular purpose, nor any liability arising out of any
legal relationship whatsoever, can be inferred either
from this information, or from any written recommendations,
or from any other advice offered. The
user of the product must test the products suitability
for the intended application and purpose. Sika reserves
the right to change the properties of its
products. The proprietary rights of third parties must
be observed. 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