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Sika ViscoCrete -20 HE

New Admixture Technology for
High Early Strength Precast Concrete

Sika ViscoCrete -20 HE

Increase the
Early Strength
of your Concrete

Reduce the Cost

of your Precast
Production

Compressive Strength in N/mm2 at 20 C

Description

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Sika ViscoCrete-20 HE is a new, revolutionary High Range

Water Reducer based on polycarboxylate ether (PCE). It has been
developed for the production of concrete with high early strength
and excellent workability requirements.

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Comparison of early strength development

RHPC 52.5: 400 kg/m3
W/C ratio: 0.35
Slump: 130 mm

Advantages of Sika ViscoCrete-20 HE

Sika ViscoCrete-20 HE
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Main Characteristics

Melamin HRWR

Significantly increased strength development between

6 and 24 hours
Strong plasticizing effect with low dosages
Excellent workability and flow behaviour
Easy finishing
Very good surface appearance after removal of formwork
Very suitable for the production of Self-Compacting
Concrete, SCC.

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Faster turn-around of formwork, higher output

Reduction of cement content or use of more economic
cementitious materials
Optimized cost structure of HRWR
Faster concreting work, especially when using SCC
Reduction of energy consumption
Improved surfaces and appearance
Earlier achievement of release strength enables earlier
handling and transportation of precast elements
Excellent workability at low w/c ratios allows for production
of ultrahigh strength concrete elements

Conventional PCE

Improved Technology

Improved Profitability

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Early handling and transport of
elements speeds up production

Excellent workability makes placing of

concrete easier

Faster strength development eliminates

need for external heat and saves energy

Self-Compacting Concrete speeds up

production process and eliminates the
need for vibration

High early strength reduces cement

consumption or allows use of more
economic cementitious materials

Improved surfaces finish reduces the

need for touch-up works and increases
aesthetics

Sika ViscoCrete -20 HE

New Admixture Technology for
High Early Strength Precast Concrete
Main Characteristics
Significantly increased strength development between 6 and 24 hours
Strong plasticizing effect with low dosages
Excellent workability and flow behaviour
Easy finishing
Very good surface appearance after removal of formwork
Very suitable for the production of Self-Compacting Concrete, SCC.

Also available from Sika Sika Concrete Series

Solutions with Sika Systems

SikaPump Technology
for Improved Pumped Concrete

Reduced fines /cement content

Using poorer aggregates
Faster and consistent placing
Pumping over longer distances
Easier and faster finishing
Improved quality and durability

Sika Services AG
Corporate Construction
CH-8048 Zrich
Switzerland
Phone +41 1 436 40 40
Fax +41 1 436 46 86
www.sika-construction.com
Our most current General Sales Conditions shall apply. Please
consult the Product Data Sheet prior to any use and processing.

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