Products for Structural Strengthening Systems
Sika® CarboDur
A pultruded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminate designed for strengthening concrete, timber and masonry structures. Sika CarboDur is bonded onto the structure as external reinforcement using Sikadur 30 epoxy resin as the adhesive.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Steel reinforcement corrosion
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
Serviceability improvements
- Decrease in deformation
- Stress reduction in steel reinforcement
- Crack width reduction
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements
- Insufficient structural depth
Characteristics and Advantages
- Very high strength
- Lightweight
- Non-corrosive
- Unlimited lengths
- Minimal preparation of laminates
- Very easy to install, especially overhead
- High modulus of elasticity
- Outstanding fatigue resistance
- Alkali resistant
- Simple laminate intersections or crossings
Color
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer with an epoxy resin matrix. Black.
Packaging
Available in any length up to 250 m (820 ft.). Type S 512 width 50 mm (approx. 2”). Type S 812 width 80 mm (approx. 3”). Type S 1012 width 100 mm (approx. 4”).
Sika® CarboDur Rods
Pultruded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) rods designed for strengthening concrete, timber and masonry structures.
Use
- Negative moment reinforcing in slabs and decks
- Anchoring of SikaWrap fabrics
- Strengthening of masonry walls
- Doweling applications
- Cathodic protection applications
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased loading in parking decks
- Installation of heavy machinery
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization
- Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Steel reinforcement corrosion
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
Serviceability improvements
- Decrease in deformation
- Stress reduction in steel reinforcement
- Crack width reduction
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns.
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements.
- Insufficient structural depth.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Very high strength
- Lightweight
- Non-corrosive
- Very easy to handle
- High modulus of elasticity
- Can accept traffic on surface (rods are countersunk)
- High bond strength due to full encapsulation
- Rods are not visible once installed
- Outstanding fatigue resistance
- Alkali resistant
Color
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer with an epoxy resin matrix. Black.
Packaging
Custom cut lengths available.
Sikadur® 30
2-component, 100% solids, moisture-tolerant, high-modulus, high-strength, structural epoxy paste adhesive.
Use
- Adhesive for bonding external reinforcement to concrete, masonry, steel, wood, stone, etc.
- Structural bonding of composite laminates (Sika CarboDur CFRP) to concrete.
- Structural bonding of steel plates to concrete.
- Suitable for use in vertical and overhead configurations.
- As a binder for epoxy mortar repairs.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Long pot life.
- Long open time.
- Tolerant of moisture before, during and after cure.
- High strength, high modulus, structural paste adhesive.
- Excellent adhesion to concrete, masonry, metals, wood and most structural materials.
- Fully compatible and excellent adhesion to Sika CarboDur CFRP composite laminate.
- Paste consistency ideal for vertical and overhead applications of Sika CarboDur.
- High abrasion and shock resistance.
- Convenient easy mix ratio A:B=3:1 by volume.
- Solvent-free.
- Color-coded components to ensure proper mixing control.
Color
Light gray
Packaging
1 gal. units.
Sikadur® 300
Two-component 100% solids, moisture-tolerant, high strength, high modulus epoxy.
Use
- For use as an impregnating resin with SikaWrap Structural Strengthening System.
- Sikadur 300 is used as a seal coat and impregnating resin for horizontal and vertical
applications.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Long pot life.
- Long open time.
- Easy to mix.
- Tolerant of moisture before, during and after cure.
- High strength, high modulus adhesive.
- Excellent adhesion to concrete, masonry metals, wood and most structural materials.
- Fully compatible and developed specifically for the SikaWrap System.
- High temperature resistance.
- High abrasion and shock resistance.
- Solvent-free, VOC compliant.
Color
Clear, amber.
Packaging
4 gallon units.
Sikadur® 301
Two-component 100% solids, moisture-tolerant, high strength, high modulus structural epoxy adhesive.
Use
Priming sealer and/or an encapsulating resin with the SikaWrap Structural Strengthening System fabrics.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Medium pot life.
- Easy to mix.
- Tolerant of moisture before, during and after cure.
- High strength, high modulus adhesive.
- Excellent adhesion to concrete, masonry, metals, wood and most structural materials.
- Fully compatible and developed specifically for the SikaWrap Systems.
- High temperature resistance.
- High abrasion and shock resistance.
- Solvent-free, VOC compliant.
Color
Light gray
Packaging
4 gallon unit (15.14 liters)
Sikadur® 330 US
Two-component , solvent-free, moisture-tolerant, high strength, high modulus structural epoxy adhesive.
Use
For use as an impregnating resin with the SikaWrap Hex 106G, 113C, 117C, 230C and 430G Structural Strengthening Systems.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Long pot life.
- Long open time.
- Easy to mix.
- Tolerant of moisture before, during and after cure.
- High strength, high modulus adhesive.
- Excellent adhesion to concrete, masonry, metals, wood and most structural materials.
- Fully compatible and developed specifically for the SikaWrap Systems.
- High temperature resistance.
- High abrasion and shock resistance.
- Solvent-free, VOC compliant.
Color
Light gray.
Packaging
3 gal. kit (two 1.25 gal. component ‘A’ pails, two 0.35 gal. component ‘B’ pails)
SikaWrap® Hex-100 G
Unidirectional E-glass fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur 301, Sikadur Hex 300 or Sikadur Hex 306 epoxy to form a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
- Load increases
- Seismic strengthening of columns and masonry walls
- Damage to structural parts
- Temporary strengthening
- Change in structural system
- Design or construction defects
Characteristics and Advantages
- Approved by ICBO/ICC ER-5558.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- Light weight.
- Non-corrosive.
- Acid resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
- Economical.
Color
White
Packaging
Rolls: 50 in. x 30 ft., 50 in. x 150 ft. Kits: Pre-measured kits containing 50 in. x 30 ft. (125 ft.2) roll of fabric and 4 gallons of Sikadur Hex 300/306 epoxy.
SikaWrap® Hex-103 C
High strength, unidirectional carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300 or Sikadur Hex 306 epoxy to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping
- Masonry walls
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
- Blast resistance
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements
- Insufficient structural depth
Characteristics and Advantages
- Approved by ICBO/ICC ER-5558.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- High strength.
- Light weight.
- Non-corrosive.
- Alkali resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
Color
Black
Packaging
Rolls: 25 in. x 50 ft.; 25 in. x 300 ft. Kits: Pre-measured kits containing 25 in. x 50 ft. (104 ft.2) roll of fabric and 4 gallons of Sikadur Hex 300/306 epoxy.
SikaWrap® Hex-106 G
High strength, unidirectional carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300 or Sikadur Hex 306 epoxy to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping
- Masonry walls
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
- Blast resistance
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements
- Insufficient structural depth
Characteristics and Advantages
- Approved by ICBO/ICC ER-5558.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- High strength.
- Light weight.
- Non-corrosive.
- Alkali resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
Color
Black
Packaging
Rolls: 25 in. x 50 ft.; 25 in. x 300 ft. Kits: Pre-measured kits containing 25 in. x 50 ft. (104 ft.2) roll of fabric and 4 gallons of Sikadur Hex 300/306 epoxy.
SikaWrap® Hex-107 G
Unidirectional E-glass fiber fabric designed for strengthening concrete, timber and masonry. SikaWrap Hex 107G is reinforced in the weft direction with aramid fibers. SikaWrap Hex 107G is field laminated and bonded to the structure using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300 or Sikadur Hex 306 epoxy to form a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) used to strengthen structural elements. SikaWrap Hex 107G is pre-qualified for use on California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) projects.
Use
Load increases
Seismic strengthening of:
Damage to structural parts
Temporary strengthening
Change in structural system
Design or construction defects
Characteristics and Advantages
- Approved by ICBO/ICC ER-5558.
- Pre-qualified for use on specific Caltrans projects.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- Light weight.
- Non-corrosive.
- Acid resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
- Economical.
Color
White (yellow weft fibers)
Packaging
Rolls: 50 in. x 150 ft.
SikaWrap® Hex-113 C
Bi-directional carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300/306 or Sikadur Hex 330 epoxy to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization.
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping
- Masonry walls
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements
- Insufficient structural depth
Characteristics and Advantages
- Lightweight fabric ideal for confined spaces
- Can be applied in dry or wet lay-up process
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes
- High strength
- Non-corrosive
- Alkali resistant
- Low aesthetic impact
Color
BlackPackaging
Rolls: 50 in. x 150 ft.
SikaWrap® Hex-117 C
Unidirectional carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using either Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300/306 or Sikadur 330 epoxy to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings
- Vibrating structures
- Changes of building utilization
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping
- Masonry walls
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials
- Vehicle impact
- Fire
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns
- Removal of slab sections for openings
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements
- Insufficient structural depth
Characteristics and Advantages
- Lightweight fabric ideal for confined spaces
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes
- High strength
- Non-corrosive
- Alkali resistant
- Low aesthetic impact
Color
Black
Packaging
Rolls: 12 in. x 300 ft. 24 in. x 300 ft.
SikaWrap® Hex-230C
Unidirectional carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300/306 or Sikadur 330 epoxy to form a carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses.
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges.
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings.
- Vibrating structures.
- Changes of building utilization.
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping.
- Masonry walls.
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials.
- Vehicle impact.
- Fire.
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns.
- Removal of slab sections for openings.
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements.
- Insufficient structural depth.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Approved by ICBO/ICC ER-5558.
- Lightweight fabric ideal for confined spaces.
- Can be applied in dry or wet lay-up process.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- High strength.
- Non-corrosive.
- Alkali resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
Color
Black
Packaging
Rolls: 12 in. x 150 ft. 24 in. x 150 ft.
SikaWrap® Hex-430 G
Unidirectional glass fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using Sikadur 300, Sikadur Hex 300/306 or Sikadur 330 epoxy to form a glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) used to strengthen structural elements.
Use
Load increases
- Increased live loads in warehouses.
- Increased traffic volumes on bridges.
- Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings.
- Vibrating structures.
- Changes of building utilization.
Seismic strengthening
- Column wrapping.
- Masonry walls.
Damage to structural parts
- Aging of construction materials.
- Vehicle impact.
- Fire.
Change in structural system
- Removal of walls or columns.
- Removal of slab sections for openings.
Design or construction defects
- Insufficient reinforcements.
- Insufficient structural depth.
Characteristics and Advantages
- Lightweight fabric ideal for confined spaces.
- Can be applied in dry or wet lay-up process.
- Used for shear, confinement or flexural strengthening.
- Flexible, can be wrapped around complex shapes.
- High strength.
- Non-corrosive.
- Alkali resistant.
- Low aesthetic impact.
Color
White
Packaging
Rolls: 12 in. x 150 ft. 24 in. x 150 ft.
