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Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus

High range superplasticizing Admixture for                     self-compacting Concrete (SCC)

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus is a third generation polycarboxylate based superplasticizer for concrete. It has been particularly developed for use in ready mixed concrete to give extended slump retention and high strength development of normal grade concrete mixes.
Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus is suitable for use in concrete mixes containing microsilica and other pozzolanic materials such as GGBS and fly ash.
Suitable for use in hot and tropical climatic conditions.

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Powerful self-compacting behavior
  • No vibration is required, even at very low water cement ratios
  • High Plasticity and Cohesion; Special formulation helps maintain plasticity of concrete and extends workability time during warmer months when slump loss and fast stiffening of the fresh concrete can be a concern
  • Reduced energy cost for steam cured precast elements
  • High strength development
  • Allows for greater engineering design flexibility and structural economies
  • Highly effective plasticizer reduces surface defects in concrete elements and improves aesthetic appearance
  • Produce durable and dense concrete with reduced permeability
  • Improved shrinkage and creep behavior
  • Slower rate of carbonation ingress in the concrete
  • Improved finishing characteristics, especially when a broom is desired
  • Very good cost / performance ratio, structurally economic
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients therefore may be used for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction
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Usage

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus facilitates extreme water reduction, excellent flow ability with optimum cohesion, high early strength development, impressive self-compacting behavior and extended slump life.
Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus is mainly used for the following applications:
  • Production of site mixed and ready-mix concrete
  • During hot weather production of concrete with extended transportation or placing times
  • Concrete requiring retained workability for extended periods
  • Concrete with low water / cement ratio
  • Concrete placement in congested steel reinforcement
  • Self-compacting concrete
  • Slim elements requiring a high standard of surface finish
  • High performance / high strength concrete
 

Advantages

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus provides the following beneficial properties:
  • Powerful self-compacting behavior
  • No vibration is required, even at very low water cement ratios
  • High Plasticity and Cohesion; Special formulation helps maintain plasticity of concrete and extends workability time during warmer months when slump loss and fast stiffening of the fresh concrete can be a concern
  • Reduced energy cost for steam cured precast elements
  • High strength development
  • Allows for greater engineering design flexibility and structural economies
  • Highly effective plasticizer reduces surface defects in concrete elements and improves aesthetic appearance
  • Produce durable and dense concrete with reduced permeability
  • Improved shrinkage and creep behavior
  • Slower rate of carbonation ingress in the concrete
  • Improved finishing characteristics, especially when a broom is desired
  • Very good cost / performance ratio, structurally economic
  • Does not contain chlorides or other steel corrosion promoting ingredients therefore may be used for reinforced and pre-stressed concrete construction

Packaging

1000 L flow bins

Bulk supply in tanker trucks possible on request

Colour

Light brown liquid

Product Details

Sustainability / Certifications / Approvals

APPROVALS / CERTIFICATES

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus follows the requirements of ASTM C494; Type G and EN 934-2

 
Product Information

Composition

Aqueous solution of modified polycarboxylates, co-polymers

Shelf life

12 months from date of production if stored properly

Storage conditions

Store in undamaged, unopened, original sealed packaging in dry conditions at temperatures between +5 °C and +45 °C. Protect from direct sunlight and frost

Density

~1.08 kg/l (+25 ºC)

Total Chloride Ion Content

Nil(EN 934-2)
Technical Information

Concreting Guidance

The standard rules of good concreting practice for production and placing must be observed when using Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus in concrete. Refer to relevant standards.
Fresh concrete must be cured properly especially at high temperatures in order to prevent plastic and drying shrinkage. Use Sika® Antisol® products as a curing agent or apply wet hessian.

Application

Application Information

Compatibility

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus may be combined with all types of Portland cement and the following Sika products:

  • SikaPump®
  • Sika® FerroGard®-901
  • SikaFume®
  • SikaFiber®
  • Sika Aer®
  • Sika® Stabilizer
  • Sika®-1 WT

We recommend to perform trial mixes to establish the required performance when combined with the above products. Please consult our Sika Technical Department.

Dispensing

Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus is added to the gauging water or simultaneously poured with it into the concrete mixer at the batching plant.

Do not add Sika® ViscoCrete®-3110 W Plus directly to the dry mix.

For optimum utilization of its high water reduction property we recommend thorough mixing at a minimal wet mixing time of 60 seconds. The addition of the remaining gauging water (to fine tune concrete consistency) may only be started after two-thirds of the wet mixing time to avoid surplus water in the concrete.

 
Consumption

Recommended Dosage

Normal workability concrete: 0.2 - 0.4 % by weight of binder

Flowing / self-compacting concrete: 0.5 - 1.5 % by weight of binder.
Higher dosages by weight of binder can be used depending on the mix design, raw materials, climatic conditions and concrete requirements.
Trial mixes must be performed to establish the exact dosage rate required.

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