Waterproofing by fine Waterproofing by fine crystalline fiberscrystalline fibers

inside the capillary poresinside the capillary pores

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• KRYSTOL INTERNAL MEMBRANE DescriptionDescription AdvantagesAdvantages FiguresFigures Comparison TableComparison Table• KRYSTOL T1, T2 DescriptionDescription FeaturesFeatures• Conclusion

KRYSTOL INTERNAL MEMBRANE (KIM)(KIM)

DescriptionDescription• It is a powdered admixture, consisting of It is a powdered admixture, consisting of

blended Portland cement and some chemicals.blended Portland cement and some chemicals.• It is an admixture at concrete batching plants or It is an admixture at concrete batching plants or

at the job site. at the job site. • It involves a unique crystal growth process that It involves a unique crystal growth process that

is initiated throughout the concrete mass. is initiated throughout the concrete mass. • These crystals effectively seal all pores and These crystals effectively seal all pores and

cracks in the concrete.cracks in the concrete.• The KIM treatment is permanent as it forms an The KIM treatment is permanent as it forms an

integral part of the concrete resulting in integral part of the concrete resulting in permanent protection.permanent protection.

AdvantagesAdvantages

KIM will provide protection against: KIM will provide protection against: • MoistureMoisture

• The corrosion of reinforcing steelThe corrosion of reinforcing steel

• Concrete shrinkage cracksConcrete shrinkage cracks

• Freeze/thaw damageFreeze/thaw damage

• SulphatesSulphates

AlsoAlso• It will Reduce water demandIt will Reduce water demand• It will reduce porosity and permeabilityIt will reduce porosity and permeability• It prevent the washing away of other It prevent the washing away of other

admixtures.admixtures.• It will Increase compressive strengthIt will Increase compressive strength• It will works as plasticizersIt will works as plasticizers• It will reduce the cost ofIt will reduce the cost of1.1.MaterialsMaterials2.2.LaborLabor3.3.RepairRepair

PropertyProperty Control Control ConcreteConcrete

Concrete Concrete with KIMwith KIM

Water Water permeability permeability (m/s)(m/s)

4.29 x 104.29 x 10-14-14 1.28 x 101.28 x 10-14-14

Drying Drying shrinkage (%)shrinkage (%)

0.0400.040 0.0300.030

Compressive Compressive strength strength (N/mm(N/mm2)2)

54.354.3 5959

Water vapour Water vapour permeabilitypermeability

561 x 10561 x 10-12-12 463 x 10463 x 10-12-12

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KRYSTOL T1, T2

DescriptionDescription• Krystol T1 is a dry powder containing organic Krystol T1 is a dry powder containing organic

chemicals and cementitious materials. chemicals and cementitious materials. • When it goes into solution, the chemicals are When it goes into solution, the chemicals are

drawn into the pores of the concrete.drawn into the pores of the concrete.• Krystol T1 reacts with the concrete by forming Krystol T1 reacts with the concrete by forming

hydration crystals which block the voids, hydration crystals which block the voids, microcracks within the concrete mass. microcracks within the concrete mass.

• Krystol T2, when mixed with water and applied Krystol T2, when mixed with water and applied to concrete, penetrates into the concrete mass to concrete, penetrates into the concrete mass protecting against the passage of water. protecting against the passage of water.

FeaturesFeatures• Stops water movement in concreteStops water movement in concrete

• Waterproofs minor crackingWaterproofs minor cracking

• Protects reinforcing steel against corrosionProtects reinforcing steel against corrosion

• Provides a permanent treatmentProvides a permanent treatment

• Used for indoor or outdoor applicationsUsed for indoor or outdoor applications

ConclusionConclusion

• The use of these materials will Extend the life of The use of these materials will Extend the life of the concrete dramaticallythe concrete dramatically

• The result is a structure with reduced cracking, The result is a structure with reduced cracking, self sealing and water resistant abilities that self sealing and water resistant abilities that provides defense against water damages and provides defense against water damages and corrosion of reinforcement.corrosion of reinforcement.

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