Köse İvedik Trade Center
The project engineers solved the problem differently;
instead of applying a membrane, they poured concrete
that incorporated Xypex at the batching stage.
Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof
over 15,000 cubic meters of concrete placed in the
structure’s basement from the casting stage. Also,
tie-rod holes and cold joint areas were repaired with
Xypex Patch´n Plug and Xypex Concentrate.
During the construction phase, the engineers were faced with the challenge, of waterproofing a below-grade concrete structure effectively and permanently during the winter months; this presented the problem of applying the specified
membrane in freezing temperatures.
The project engineers solved the problem differently; instead of applying a membrane, they poured concrete that incorporated Xypex at the batching stage.
Xypex Admix C-1000 NF was used to waterproof over 15,000 cubic meters of concrete placed in the structure’s basement from the casting stage. Also, tie-rod holes and cold joint areas were repaired with Xypex Patch´n Plug and Xypex Concentrate.
Xypex C-Series admixtures were added during batching to incorporate crystalline technology into the concrete mix. The Xypex chemical treatment reacts with cement and the byproducts of cement hydration to fill the capillaries in the internal structure of the concrete, creating a non-soluble crystalline matrix. The result is concrete that prevents the penetration of water and other liquids for the entire structure’s service life.
Xypex technology saved time and money for the project’s owners as it could be applied in cold climates and was less expensive and labor-intensive than membrane applications. Located in one of Turkey’s most important economic centers, this multi-purpose building is home to multiple shops, restaurants, offices, and other commercial premises.
Overview
Owner
Köse İvedik
General Contractor
Bozbaşogullari Construction
Market Segment
General Construction
Location
Ankara, Turkey
PRODUCTS USED
PATCH'N PLUGFormulated as a crystalline, fast-setting hydraulic cement compound for concrete patching and repair. It stops flowing water in seconds and is used to seal cracks, fill tie-holes and other defects in concrete.
Applied as a cementitious slurry to the surface of existing above or below-grade structures to waterproof and protect the concrete against high hydrostatic pressure and aggressive environments.
Incorporated during batching, add waterproofing and durability to the concrete, with formulations available for a diverse range of mix designs for above-ground and underground structures.
Specifically formulated for restoration of concrete damaged by microbial induced corrosion, abrasion/erosion and chemical attack.