PRODUCT DATA SHEET
SikaWrap® Hex-103 C
CARBON FIBER FABRIC FOR STRUCTURAL STRENGTHENING
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Changes in the Structural System
▪ Removal of walls or columns
SikaWrap® Hex-103 C is a high strength, unidirectional ▪ Removal of slab sections for openings
carbon fiber fabric. Material is field laminated using
Sikadur-300/Sikadur Hex-300 epoxy to form a carbon Corrections to Design or Construction Defects
fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) used to strengthen ▪ Insufficient reinforcements
structural concrete elements. ▪ Insufficient structural depth
USES CHARACTERISTICS / ADVANTAGES
SikaWrap® Hex-103 C may only be used by experienced ▪ Used for shear, confinement, seismic or flexural
professionals. strengthening
Load Increases ▪ Versatile, can be wrapped around complex geometries
▪ Increased live loads ▪ High Strength
▪ Increased traffic volumes on bridges ▪ Light Weight
▪ Installation of heavy machinery in industrial buildings ▪ Non-corrosive
▪ Vibrating structures ▪ Alkali Resistant
▪ Changes of building utilization ▪ Low aesthetic impact
Seismic Strengthening APPROVALS / STANDARDS
▪ Column wrapping
▪ Masonry walls ▪ Independently tested in accordance with ICC AC125
"Acceptance Criteria for Concrete and Reinforced and
Damage to Structural Parts Unreinforced Masonry Strengthening Using Fiber-
▪ Aging of construction materials reinforced Composite Systems" (refer to current
▪ Vehicle impact evaluation service report ICC ESR-3288).
▪ Fire ▪ Compliant with 2015, 2012 and 2009 International
▪ Blast resistance Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code
(IRC); 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC).
▪ Used in systems that follow American Concrete
Institute (ACI) 440 Guides for the Design and
Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
Strengthening Concrete / Unreinforced Masonry
Structures.
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PRODUCT INFORMATION
Fiber Type 0° (unidirectional) - Carbon
Packaging Rolls: 25 in. x 50 ft. (63.5 cm x 15.2 m); 25 in. x 300 ft. (63.5 cm x 91.4 m)
Shelf Life 10 years from date of production if stored properly in original, unopened,
undamaged packaging.
Storage Conditions Store dry at 40°- 95° F (4°- 35° C)
Dry Fibre Thickness 0.0135 in. (0.34 mm)
Area Density 18 oz. / sq. yd. (610 g/m2)
Dry Fibre Tensile Strength 550 ksi (3,793 MPa)
Dry Fibre Modulus of Elasticity in Ten- 34 msi (234.5 GPa)
sion
Dry Fibre Elongation at Break 1.5%
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Nominal Ply Thickness 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Tensile Strength Average Ultimate Value Design Value (ffu*) (ASTM D 3039)
181.0 ksi (1,248 MPa) 160.9 ksi (1,110 MPa)* at 73o F (23o C), 50%
R.H.
* Average ultimate value minus 3 standard deviations
Average Ultimate Value Design Value (ASTM D 7565)
- 6.4 kips/in./ply (1,143 at 73o F (23o C), 50%
kg/cm/ply) R.H.
Tensile Modulus Average Ultimate Value Design Value (Ef) (ASTM D 3039)
- 10.39 msi (71.7 GPa) at 73o F (23o C), 50%
R.H.
* Average ultimate value minus 3 standard deviations
Tensile % Elongation Average Ultimate Value Design Value (εfu*) (ASTM D 3039)
1.75% 1.45%* at 73o F (23o C), 50%
R.H.
* Average ultimate value minus 3 standard deviations
Tensile Stiffness Average Ultimate Value Design Value (AfEf) (ASTM D 7565)
- 416 kips/in. width (74,289 at 73o F (23o C), 50%
kg/cm width) R.H.
* Average ultimate value minus 3 standard deviations
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS concrete must be verified after surface preparation by
random pull-off testing (ASTM D 4541) at the discretion
SUBSTRATE PREPARATION of the engineer. Minimum tensile strength required is
200 psi (1.4 MPa) with concrete substrate failure
Surface must be clean and sound. It may be dry or damp, (typical).
but free of standing water and frost. Remove dust,
laitance, grease, curing compounds, impregnations, Preparation Work: Concrete - Blast clean, shotblast or
waxes, foreign particles, disintegrated materials and use other approved mechanical means to provide a
other bond inhibiting materials from the surface. Consult roughened, open-textured surface (minimum ICRI CSP-
the current product data sheets for Sikadur Hex-300 3). Round all corners to 1/2” radius in certain “contact
and/or Sikadur-330 for additional information on surface critical” applications and at the engineers discretion. A
preparation. thorough cleaning of the substrate using low pressure
Existing uneven surfaces must be filled with an sand blasting or water blasting may be sufficient. If a
appropriate repair mortar. The adhesive strength of the wet method is used, allow for a thorough amount of
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drying time. BASIS OF PRODUCT DATA
APPLICATION METHOD / TOOLS Results may differ based upon statistical variations
Prior to placing the fabric, the concrete surface is primed depending upon mixing methods and equipment,
and sealed using either Sikadur Hex-300 or Sikadur-330 temperature, application methods, test methods, actual
depending upon orientation. In either case, installation site conditions and curing conditions.
of this system should be performed only by a specially
trained contractor. OTHER RESTRICTIONS
Tooling & Finishing See Legal Disclaimer.
Fabric can be cut to appropriate lengths by using a
commercial quality, heavy duty scissors. Since dull or ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY
worn cutting implements can damage, weaken or fray
For further information and advice regarding
the fabric, their use should be avoided.
transportation, handling, storage and disposal of
chemical products, user should refer to the actual Safety
LIMITATIONS Data Sheets containing physical, environmental,
▪ System is a vapor barrier when cured. Concrete should toxicological and other safety related data. User must
not be fully encapsulated in areas of freeze/thaw. The read the current actual Safety Data Sheets before using
ability to permit the release of moisture vapor from the any products. In case of an emergency, call CHEMTREC
substrate may need to be considered. at 1-800-424-9300, International 703-527-3887.
▪ Design calculations must be made and certified by an
independent licensed professional engineer. LEGAL DISCLAIMER
▪ Do not place carbon fiber in direct contact with steel.
• KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
Must be isolated (e.g. with a SikaWrap glass fabric) to
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
protect against corrosion.
• NOT FOR INTERNAL CONSUMPTION
▪ On projects governed by ICC regulations, use products
• FOR INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
listed on evaluation service report ESR-3288.
• FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Prior to each use of any product of Sika Corporation, its
subsidiaries or affiliates (“SIKA”), the user must always
read and follow the warnings and instructions on the
product’s most current product label, Product Data
Sheet and Safety Data Sheet which are available at
usa.sika.com or by calling SIKA’s Technical Service
Department at 800-933-7452. Nothing contained in any
SIKA literature or materials relieves the user of the
obligation to read and follow the warnings and
instructions for each SIKA product as set forth in the
current product label, Product Data Sheet and Safety
Data Sheet prior to use of the SIKA product.
SIKA warrants this product for one year from date of
installation to be free from manufacturing defects and to
meet the technical properties on the current Product
Data Sheet if used as directed within the product’s shelf
life. User determines suitability of product for intended
use and assumes all risks. User’s and/or buyer’s sole
remedy shall be limited to the purchase price or
replacement of this product exclusive of any labor costs.
NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SHALL
APPLY INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. SIKA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER ANY
LEGAL THEORY FOR SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. SIKA SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A MANNER TO INFRINGE ON
ANY PATENT OR ANY OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
RIGHTS HELD BY OTHERS.
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