Sika MonoTop®-352 N
Sika MonoTop®-352 N is a 1-component, fibre reinforced low shrinkage light weight repair mortar meeting the requirement of class R3 of EN 1504-3.
- Easy to apply
- Suitable for hand and machine application
- Can be applied up to 75 mm thick per application layer
- Class R3 of EN 1504-3
- Low density but still suitable for structural repair
- Sulphate resistant
- Very low shrinkage behaviour
- Does not require a bonding primer even when manually applied
- Low permeability
- A1 fire rating
Usage
- Suitable whenever a lightweight mortar is required, including:
- Restoration work (Principle 3, method 3.1 & 3.3 of EN 1504-9). Repair of spalling and damaged concrete in buildings, bridges, infrastructure and superstructure works
- Structural strengthening (principle 4, method 4.4 of EN 1504-9). Increasing the bearing capacity of the concrete structure by adding mortar
- Preserving or restoring passivity (principle 7, method 7.1 and 7.2 of EN 1504-9). Increasing cover with additional mortar and replacing contaminated or carbonated concrete.
Advantages
- Easy to apply
- Suitable for hand and machine application
- Can be applied up to 75 mm thick per application layer
- Class R3 of EN 1504-3
- Low density but still suitable for structural repair
- Sulphate resistant
- Very low shrinkage behaviour
- Does not require a bonding primer even when manually applied
- Low permeability
- A1 fire rating
Packaging
20 kg bags
Colour
Grey powder
Product Details
Chemical Base
Sulphate resistant cement, selected light weight aggregates and additives
Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Conditions
Store properly in undamaged original sealed packaging, in dry cool conditions.
Density
Fresh mortar density ~1.75 kg/l
Maximum Grain Size
Dmax: 2.0 mm
Soluble Chloride Ion Content
≤ 0.05% | (EN 1015-17) |
System Structure
Sika MonoTop®-352 N is part of the range of Sika mortars complying with the relevant part of European Standard EN 1504 and comprising of:
Bonding Primer / Reinforcement Corrosion Protection | |
Sika MonoTop®-910 N | Normal use |
SikaTop® Armatec® 110 EpoCem® | Demanding requirements |
Repair Mortar | |
Sika MonoTop®-352 N | Class R3 concrete repair hand and & machine applied |
Levelling Mortar | |
Sika MonoTop®-723 N | Normal use |
Sikagard®-720 EpoCem® | Demanding requirements |
Compressive Strength
Class R3
| 1 day | 7 days | 28 days |
~8 MPa | ~20 MPa | ~30 MPa |
Modulus of Elasticity in Compression
≥ 15 GPa | (EN 13412) |
Flexural Strength
| 1 day | 7 days | 28 days |
~2 MPa | ~4 MPa | ~5 MPa |
Tensile Adhesion Strength
≥ 1.5 MPa | (EN 1542) |
Shrinkage
~700 µm/m at 20°C / 65% relative humidity at 28 days | (EN 12617-4) |
Restrained Shrinkage / Expansion
≥ 1.5 MPa | (EN 12617-4) |
Thermal Compatibility
≥ 1.5 MPa (Part 1: Freeze- Thaw) | (EN 13687-1) |
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
~10.5 x 10-6 1/K | (EN 1770) |
Reaction to Fire
Euro Class A1 | Declared |
Capillary Absorption
≤ 0.5 kg/(m2 h0.5) | (EN 13057) |
Chloride Ion Diffusion Resistance
Very low, < 1000 coulombs | (ASTM C1202) |
Carbonation Resistance
dk ≤ control concrete (MC(0.45)) | (EN 13295) |
Application
Mixing Ratio
~ 3.2 to 3.4 litres of water for 20 kg powder
Layer Thickness
min. 4 mm / max. 75 mm
Ambient Air Temperature
+5 °C minimum; +30 °C maximum
Substrate Temperature
+5 °C minimum; +30 °C maximum
Pot Life
~40 minutes at +20 °C
Consumption
This depends on the substrate roughness and thickness of layer applied. As a guide, ~ 15.5 kg of powder per cm thick per m2
Yield
20 kg of powder yields approximately 13 litres of mortar
MIXING
Sika MonoTop®-352 N can be mixed with a low speed (< 500 rpm) hand drill mixer or for machine application, using a force action mixer 2 to 3 bags or more at once depending the type and size of mixer. In small quantity, Sika MonoTop®-352 N can also be manually mixed.
Pour the recommended water in a suitable mixing container. While stirring slowly, add the powder to the water and mix thoroughly at least for 3 minutes adding additional water if necessary to the maximum specified amount and adjust to the required consistency.
APPLICATION
Bonding Primer:
On a well prepared and roughened substrate a bonding primer is generally not required for this product. When a bonding primer is required, refer to the System Information above for compatible Sika products and refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet for instructions. All small amount of Sika MonoTop®-352 N can also be mixed slightly wetter than normal and used as a scratch coat to promote adhesion of the repair mortar to the substrate. Any bonding primer shall be applied on a pre-wet substrate and subsequent application of the repair mortar shall be applied wet on wet with the bonding primer.
Reinforcement Corrosion Protection:
Where a reinforcement coating is required the application of a repair mortar shall be applied wet on dry with the reinforcement corrosion protection. Refer to the System Information above for compatible Sika products and refer to the relevant Product Data Sheet for more detailed information about the reinforcement corrosion product.
Sika MonoTop®-352 N can be applied either manually using traditional techniques or mechanically using wet spray equipment. Thoroughly pre-wet the prepared substrate a recommended 2 hours before application. Keep the surface wet and do not allow to dry. Before application remove excess water e.g. with a clean sponge. The surface shall appear a dark matt appearance without glistening and surface pores and pits shall not contain water.
When manually applying first make a scratch coat by firmly scrapping the repair mortar over the substrate surface to form a thin layer and fill any pores or pits in the surface. Ensure the whole surface to be repaired is covered by the scratch coat. Build up layers from bottom to top by pressing mortar well into the repair area. The surface can be finished according to the requirements using a float while wet or with a relevant rough-cast tool as soon as the mortar has started to stiffen.
CURING TREATMENT
Protect the fresh mortar immediately from premature drying using an appropriate curing method e.g. curing compound, moist geotextile membrane, polythene sheet etc.
CLEANING OF TOOLS
Clean all tools and application equipment with water immediately after use. Hardened material can only be mechanically removed.