Shieldcrete is a design combination with the admixture Kalmatron KF-A
KF-A is a high strength, water reducing admixture to regular concrete mixes for the construction, repair and overlay of floors, pavements and roads. Designed for use in high traffic areas such as highways, freeways, loading docks, garages, parking lots and ramps. Shieldcrete protects trafficable surfaces against crude oil and water penetration, freeze-thaw cycles, de-icing treatments, and heavy machine and industrial traffic.
At a layer of just 20 mm thick, SHIELDCRETE provides:
Water impermeability over W12 (1700 PSI)
Compressive strength of 50 MPa (7100 PSI)
Tensile strength of 8 MPa (1140 PSI)
No shrinkage cracks
No dilatation
No curing is required
Structurally stable to aggressive environments with Ph of 3-2
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