Sika Tunnelling & MiningTechnical Competence Waterproofing Systems A. Sikaplan® ‘A. Sikadur?-Combiflex® A. Sika PVC Waterbars ‘A SikaSwell Swellable Sealants Equipment Solutions A Sika®- PM A Aliva® A TBM Robots A Service Construction Chemicals ‘A Sigunit® A Sika” ViscoCrete® ‘A Sikagard? ‘A SikaTard® Sika - a global network Sika AG, based in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally operating specialty chemicals company. Sika is a leader in the field of process materials used for waterproofing, sealing & bonding, strengthening and protecting of load-bearing structures in construction (buildings and infrastructure works) and in industry (automotive, transportation, marine, building components, appliances and equipment). The Sika product range includes high-quality concrete admixtures, speciality mortars, sealants and adhesives, dampening and strengthening materials, systems for structural strengthening, industrial floorings and waterproofing membranes. World-wide local presence in 68 countries and staff of over 9,200 link up the customers directly to Sika and guarantee success for all partners.By using high-quality Sika admixtures for cast and sprayed concrete, the client profits from high durability of his construction and the tunnelling contactor stands to gain from having calculated adjustable concrete performance properties. Sprayed concrete For reasons of flexibility and economy of application sprayed concrete is continuously gaining ground. New developments in the Sigunit®-AF range of setting accelerators and in the SikaTard® retarder range lead to innovative application potentialities and allow the production of durable sprayed concrete to the highest quality specifications. Cast Concrete Making conerete a durable construction material, calculatedly controlling workability life and hardening time or, as a highlight, designing self-compacting (SCC) concrete mixes or mixes for high early strength concrete: Sika concrete admixtures and in particular the Sika ViscoCrete and SikaRapid technologies, are always producing the desired results. Waterproofing Gunites Sprayed mortars Sikacrete-Gunite are used for waterproofing and rehabilitation work in existing tunnels. Their outstanding waterproofing capacity allows them to also be used for high-durability thin-shell waterproof linings in new tunnels.