Centrally and externally placed, pvc Principles of waterstop function
waterstop profiles for use in cast in-situ Supercast waterstops work because of two specific aspects of concrete their design. a) Valve principle Uses Simple waterstop profiles based on dumbells are cast into the The Supercast range of PVC waterstops is designed to provide edges of adjacent concrete panels which act as baffles. In the an integral sealing system for movement and construction joints event of joints opening as drying shrinkage or other movement in concrete cast in-situ. These joints typically occur in the occurs, the edge bulbs of the profile act as anchors. These following types of structure: induce tensions across the waterstop resulting in a sealing effect at the inner faces of the edge bulbs. Water retaining b) Tortuous path principle Reservoirs, water towers and sewage tanks Profiles with more complex cross section have a much greater Dams, culverts, canals and spillways surface area. They present a much greater resistance and more Swimming pools difficult path for water to seep around the section. Bunded areas surrounding liquid retaining tanks The Supercast range incorporates both of these principles. The products offer a fully continuous 4 bulbed design maintaining Water excluding both the valve and tortuous path principles. These principles area maintained in the transition from Rearguard profiles in Basements and underground car parks floors to centrally places profiles in walls. Tunnels and subways Supercast Hydrofoil sections Abutments and retaining walls Centre bulb sections are used in expansion, contraction and Roof decks and podium areas construction joints. The centre bulb allows for movements in a structure to be accommodated whilst its hexagonal design Advantages provides a flat surface. This allows shuttering and joint fillers Range of profiles to suit every need to fit snuggly.
Fully continuous 4 bulbed network
Eyeletted edge flanges for positive fixing Simple on-site jointing 250mm HYDROFOIL Full range of moulded and fabricated intersection pieces Complies with AS 4020
Standards Compliance 200mm HYDROFOIL
Supercast PVC complies to BS 2571 - 1990, Class 3, Type E3.
Description 150mm HYDROFOIL Supercast waterstops are extruded from a high grade PVC compound which has been formulated to give excellent flexibility and longevity characteristics. They are available as straight Supercast Rearguard S lengths and factory produced intersections or as a factory Section incorporates a flat top centre box which allows movement prefabricated segment of a network to minimise site jointing. to be accommodated in expansion joints. The box also provides The range consists of centrally placed profiles; Supercast a seating to support joint fillers. Hydrofoil and externally placed profiles; Supercast Rearguard S, Supercast Rearguard R.
250mm REARGUARD S
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Supercast Rearguard R Properties
Plain web sections which are placed externally for use in contraction and construction joints. They incorporate a central Form: Extruded thermoplastic sections fin to assist setting out shutter location. Colour: Blue All Rearguard sections incorporate a nailing flange with a Hydrostatic head: Up to 60 m reinforced edge to provide a secure fixing that will resist tearing. Joint movement: Up to 10 mm
Compound Typical figures: To BS 2571, Class 3, Type E3 250mm REARGUARD R Tensile strength: Minimum 16 MPa Elongation at break: Minimum 265% Hardness: Shore ‘A’ 70 - 90
200mm REARGUARD R Specification Clauses
Supplier specification Where indicated on the drawings, PVC waterstops shall be Supercast Waterstops obtained from parchem. All wall / floor 150mm REARGUARD R waterstop connections shall be made using Supercast intersections supplied by Parchem.
Design Criteria Installation Instructions
The choice of the width and thickness of waterstops is largely governed by concrete thickness, the position of the reinforcement, Supercast Hydrofoil aggregate size and complexity of the pour. Waterstops must be installed so they are securely held in correct position while concrete is being placed. Concrete must be fully In general the 250 mm width of waterstop is suited to wall compacted around waterstops to ensure no voids or porous thicknesses of 250 mm and over. For concrete less than 250 areas remain. Where reinforcement is present, and adequate mm thick, the use of a narrower waterstop approximating to clearance must be left to permit proper compaction. the wall thickness will be appropriate. The brass eyelets used for securing the waterstops are located Centrally placed waterstop outside the edge bulbs so as not to create water paths around These waterstops are positioned within the thickness of the the profile. concrete components and as a result are supported by concrete on both sides. They are therfore able to withstand water pressure Supercast Rearguard from either side. Theis makes them suitable for use in water When used on ground slabs where waterstop is supported on retaining structures. They will prevent loss of water from within blinding, Rearguard profiles usually require no fixing. Lay the tank and will prevent ingress of ground water when the tank waterstop centrally over line of the joint to be formed. is drained down. Fixing to vertical shuttering is done by nailing through the outer nailing flanges leaving the head of the nail proud so that it is Externally placed waterstop held in the cured concrete. This prevents the waterstop being These waterstops are designed for use in basement, foundation displaced when the shuttering is struck. and floor slab construction in vertical and horizontal joints in both water retaining and water excluding structures. When used in walls, externally placed waterstops will only resist water pressure from the face to which they are fixed. When used below floor slabs, where the waterstop is supported by the building concrete or when placed in vertical situations against permanent concrete shuttering, externally placed waterstops will resist water pressure from either face.
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Fixing to vertical shutter Intersection pieces
Standard intersection pieces are available for each Supercast waterstop profile. The standard on-flat intersection leg length is 230 mm from centre line. On-edge intersections have a standard 75 mm leg length. Standards intersections available for Supercast Hydrofoil:
Site jointing instructions Flat mitre (M-O-F)
3 way on flat Jointing of Supercast waterstops is carried out using Fosroc Heat Welding Equipment. The ends to be joined are cut square and held in alignment in a special jig. The ends are then pressed wither side of a special heated blade, until an even, molten bead of PVC appears around the section. The heated blade is then removed and the molten ends pressed fully together. The 4 way on flat PVC cools to form a strong fusion welded joint. Full instructions are available from Parchem.
90o mitre on edge
(M-O-E)
T-piece on edge (T-PCE)
Supercast Rearguard intersections are available in the above
Fosroc PVC heat welding equipment configurations with the exception of the 90° mitre on edge and T-piece. These are replaced by:
90o mitre on edge 270o mitre on edge
(M-O-E-INT) (M-O-E-EXT)
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Estimating Supercast Section Roll length Material code: Weight per *Minimum *Minimum width (mm) (m) roll (kg) placement radius placement radius on flat (m) on edge (m) Hydrofoil 250 12 FC020303-UNIT 27.1 15 0.15 200 15 FC020302-UNIT 27.3 14 0.15 150 15 FC020301-UNIT 21.3 12 0.075 Rearguard R 250 12 FC020360-UNIT 29.8 10 N/A 200 12 FC020340-UNIT 23.0 9 N/A 150 12 FC020330-UNIT 15.2 8 N/A Rearguard S 250 12 FC020350-UNIT 33.1 10 N/A * Minimum practical radius which product can be “bent” before distortion is likely to occur. Ambient temperature may affect these typical dimensions.
Equipment Jointing jigs 150 / 200 mm Supercast Rearguard R 250 mm Supercast Rearguard R & S 150 mm Supercast Hydrofoil 200 mm Supercast Hydrofoil 250 mm Supercast Hydrofoil Heater blades 240v welding blades are available. Warning: Ensure that heater blades are earthed by the green / yellow wire.
Important notice A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) are available from the Parchem website or upon request from the nearest Parchem sales office. Read the SDS and TDS carefully prior to use as application or performance data may change from time to time. In emergency, contact any Poisons Information Centre (phone 13 11 26 within Australia) or a doctor for advice.
Product disclaimer This Technical Data Sheet (TDS) summarises our best knowledge of the product, including how to use and apply the product based on the information available at the time. You should read this TDS carefully and consider the information in the context of how the product will be used, including in conjunction with any other product and the type of surfaces to, and the manner in which, the product will be applied. Our responsibility for products sold is subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. Parchem does not accept any liability either directly or indirectly for any losses suffered in connection with the use or application of the product whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation or information given by it.
Sold under license from Fosroc International Limited. Parchem Construction Supplies Pty Ltd Fosroc and the Fosroc logo are trade marks of Fosroc 7 Lucca Road, Wyong NSW 2259 International Limited, used under license. Phone: 1300 737 787 www.parchem.com.au ABN 80 069 961 968 constructive solutions Page 4 Distributed in New Zealand by: Concrete Plus Ltd 23 Watts Rd, Sockburn 8042 Ph: 0800 657 156
