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Top 10 Innovations in Concrete

Waterproofing the award-winning

La Capital in Mexico

Life Cycle Costs: Conventional vs. Sustainable Design

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CONTENTS VOLUME 17 | ISSUE 2

4 TOP 10 INNOVATIONS IN CONCRETE

7 CEO COLUMN Climate Change

8 COVER STORY Leading Back to the Heart of Monterrey

11 LIFE CYCLE COSTS ANALYSIS Conventional vs. Sustainable Design

12 KRYTON NEWS

13 ASK AN EXPERTWhat is ASRand How Do I Avoid it?

14 REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTKryton in the Asia Pacific

Editor: Jillian TurnerArt Director: Yvonne Lee

Contributors:Ali Biparva

Jeff BowmanSarah RippinJillian TurnerKari Yuers

Kevin Yuers

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10INNOVATIONSIN CONCRETE

Concrete is the most used construction material in the world, and is so common that it is easy to overlook the long history of innovation behind the modern material. This month, we’ll review some of the most impactful innovations that changed the way we build our most important structures.

First, a few guidelines. This list focuses on modern concrete, so there will be no discussion of Roman or other early concretes. Also, this list is solely the opinion of the author, so feel free to rearrange it, make substitutions as you see fit to prepare you own.

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PORTLAND CEMENT

The manufacturing of modern portland cement can be traced to 1824, when Joseph Aspdin of England patented a method of burning a mixture of limestone and clay and grinding the product into a fine powder. The name “Portland” simply referred to the color, which resembled building stones from Portland, England. While it would be many years before the standard compositions of modern portland cements were finalized, the work of Joseph Aspdin marked the beginning of modern concrete.

STEEL REINFORCEMENT

The addition of steel bars to concrete compensates for concrete’s weakness in tension, and makes concrete a highly versatile building material. There were many pioneering applications, including concrete rowboats reinforced with iron bars and mesh (Jean-Louis Lambert, France, 1848). The first reinforced concrete building is often credited to William B. Wilkinson of England in 1854, although other sources credit François Coignet of France in 1853. The advanced use of reinforcement is generally credited to Joseph Monier of France and the principles behind his 1867 patent for a system of reinforcing flower pots. Monier would continue to develop reinforcing systems which were applied to a great variety of structures.

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READY-MIX TRUCK

Concrete trucks are so familiar on our roadways today that it’s hard to imagine not having them. Ready-mix concrete preceded the mixing truck, but dump trucks and horse drawn mixers had their limitations. The earliest work on what would develop into the modern mixing truck is credited to Stephen Stepanian, and Armenian American living in Ohio. His patent application was denied in 1917, a fact considered controversial in hindsight, but he was later granted a patent in 1933 and his achievements were recognized by the NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) in 1954.

SHOTCRETE

The use of shotcrete is currently seeing significant growth for the placement of structural concrete, in many cases allowing for faster construction compared to traditional cast-in-place. While many new applications are being found today, the early innovation that made shotcrete possible can be traced to Carl E. Akeley, an American taxidermist and inventor who patented the “cement gun” way back in 1911. The first application actually occurred a few years earlier, when Akeley’s early machine was used to make plaster repairs to the walls at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.

AIR ENTRAINING ADMIXTURES

The benefits of entrained air on the durability of concrete was a somewhat accidental discovery. In the 1930’s, it was found that some concrete pavements were resistant to damage due to freezing weather. Investigations found the more resistant concrete had small, evenly spaced air bubbles through the cement paste, which was traced to the use various grinding aids used during cement manufacturing such as beef tallow. A variety of dedicated air entraining admixtures are available today, which are an invaluable tool for making durable structures.

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FIBER

The use of fibers to reduce cracking and improve the mechanical properties of building materials is not a new idea, and can be traced to the use of mud and straw thousands of years ago. Asbestos was once used in concrete, but has since seen its use restricted due to health concerns. Alternatives include glass fibers, which became feasible after research in the United Kingdom in 1967 found a way to make glass fiber alkali resistant (previous glass fibers dissolved in concrete). The 1960s also saw the first detailed investigations into the properties of synthetic, natural and steel fibers by the US Army.

SELF CONSOLIDATING CONCRETE

Self Consolidating Concrete (SCC) is not a singular invention, but it does represent an innovative use of several technologies together. Developed in Japan in the 1980’s, careful material selection and use of admixtures allows concrete to be made that is highly flowable without segregating. SCC allows high quality concrete to be placed around dense rebar or other hard to reach places where traditional methods would be unsuitable.

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Hopefully, you found this list to be interesting and informative. Narrowing this list down to 10 items was quite challenging, and your list could very well be different from this one. Some technologies considered for this list, but failing to make the final cut were: concrete pumps, vibration equipment, pre-stressing, corrosion inhibitors, ASR inhibiting (lithium admixtures), slip form technology, shrinkage reducing admixtures, curing agents, formwork, tilt up construction, pre-cast, set retarders and non-chloride accelerators.

Jeff Bowman, B.Sc. Technical Manager, R&D

POZZOLANS/SCM

Portland cement concrete has its limitations, and the use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) to enhance the strength and durability of concrete has a long history. The production of cements based on portland cement and blast furnace slag started in the 1890’s in Germany and the United States. Fly ash was recognized as a pozzolanic material in the early 1900’s, but the first detailed research was not published until 1937, with the earliest published research on silica fume following in 1946. Many SCMs are waste products from other industries, so the use of SCMs has more recently drawn interest for their environmental benefits.

CRYSTALLINE WATERPROOFING ADMIXTURE

Certainly this invention is close to our hearts at Kryton. Traditionally, concrete was made waterproof through the application of surfaced-applied barriers, which are prone to failure and challenging to install under real jobsite conditions. While integral crystalline waterproofing was already available as a surface treatment (Krystol T1 & T2 Waterproofing System), the use of this waterproofing technology as an admixture was pioneered by Kryton International Inc. in 1980, changing the way the world’s most important structures are protected.

WATER REDUCING ADMIXTURES

Water reducing admixutres, in one form or another, are the most commonly used type of concrete admixture. Whether they are used to enhance workability, or to increase strength through lower water contents, these materials are invaluable in modern mix designs. The first water reducers found use in the 1930s, followed by more advanced “high range” water reducers in the 1960s. Additional improvements came in the 1990s with the introduction of polycarboxylate technology, with new advancements being made to this day.


CEO COLUMN

Recently when flying from Vancouver, Canada to Dubai and then on to Mumbai I was struck by changing landscapes, textures and colors. When looking down on the changing scenery, I reflected on the recent climate change press coverage. Would everything below us change? Is it inevitable? According to recent high profile reports we will soon face imminent change.

All these reports make for sobering reading. The common thread running through all the reports is that atmospheric and ocean temperatures are rising throughout the world, sea levels have risen, glaciers are melting combined with the observation that the air we all breathe has the highest concentration of greenhouse gasses (GHG’s) today than at any time in the past 800,000 years.

As I’m naturally pragmatic, my thoughts shifted to how this change could impact us all directly. Putting the causes or

CLIMATE CHANGE THE BIGGEST RISK TO STRUCTURES THIS CENTURY?

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PRESIDENT & CEO

scientific methodology aside, this trend is something that we must be planning for and adapting to. The first step is to identify the kinds of risk we’ll need to address ranging from flooding to structural damage to the economic and environmental impact.

With climate change comes risk so within the construction industry we’ll need to start planning in order to ensure our projects and assets are adapted to deal with a new reality. Owners and contractors will be faced with more difficult challenges as decisions can not necessarily be taken in isolation. Managing risk will become a critical element in ensuring success. The next frontier for the construction industry will be to identify strategic partnerships which promote research, collaboration and innovation to deal with possibly the biggest challenge in the 21st century.

CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT?

Flooding: Heavier rains and rising sea levels can mean more flooding.

Environmental impact: Increased flooding leads to greater risk of environmental degradation as pollutants are more likely to migrate via water.

Structural damage: Flooding occurs above and below ground, water movement below the ground can lead to compromised structural integrity. Water as the universal solvent, given enough time will support deterioration, corrosion, rusting and/or change to all building materials.

Economic growth and productivity: Extreme temperature variations, increased precipitation and wind can mean more delays as projects can’t be completed on time, specifications or budget.

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The city of Monterrey, Mexico is filled with life, culture and diversity. Known as a world class destination, this highly developed city is the anchor for the third largest metropolitan area in the country.

Over the years, the heart of the city of Monterrey had gradually shifted from the culturally rich area near the Museo de Historia Mexicana, to the high-end neighborhood of San Pedro located about 8 km (5 miles) East. This was due to a mining operation and steel mill located near the growing heart of the city, which pushed new development further to the west.

After closing down these commercial operations in the mid-1980s, the local government began a long-term commitment to reinvent the area, and bring

the heart of the city back to its cultural roots. They began by turning the steel mill location into 1.42 km2 (142 hectares) urban sustainable park. Since its inception in 1988, Fundidora Park has become a popular hub of cultural activities. This was enhanced by the construction of the Santa Lucia Canal in 2007, which connected Fundidora Park with the Macroplaza in the old heart of the city. The water source capitalizes on one of many natural, underground springs which occur through the region, and has become one of the most important attractions in Monterrey.

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LEADING BACK TO THE HEART OF MONTERREY


For the next phase of redevelopment, the city of Monterrey is building a new, dynamic infrastructure along the canal. This infrastructure had to be adaptable to the actual needs of this modern society in a new, yet culturally authentic way. Monterrey has put substantial effort into the growth of this infrastructure in recent years, as the city expects to reach a population of 4.3 million people by 2020.

The first project of this new plan for infrastructure was the award-winning, La Capital. As the pioneering project in the city’s new design plan along the growing skyline on the canal, La Capital is strategically located to draw in shoppers, residents and businesses to the

up-and-coming heart of Monterrey, located at the corner of Washington Street and Felix-U-Gómez Avenue. This multi-purpose building features distinctly modern urban and architectural features, while at the same time respecting the legacy of Monterrey’s history and culture. This unique approach to incorporating the past and future within the design led to La Capital winning 2nd place in Cemex Building Awards under the Commercial/Mixed Use category.

Constructing this new icon was not without its challenges. Though Monterrey has a semi-arid climate above ground and is located more than 350 km (217 miles) from the nearest ocean, what is underground is another story. The underground springs and caves present the area with a surprisingly high water table. In the case of La Capital, the water table is located only 6-7 meters (20-22 ft.) below ground level. As La Capital was designed to incorporate four levels of below grade parking, the water table and high water pressure were critical factors that needed to be addressed in order for the project to be successful. Another issue was the soil composition in this area, which had been contaminated with heavy metals due to the years it was used as a mining operation. If the below grade concrete areas were not waterproofed effectively, the high water pressure could carry these contaminants into the structure itself, causing corrosion and deterioration of the concrete and the reinforcing steel.

As the pioneering structure in Monterrey’s new, modern approach to the development of the area, La Capital raises the bar for modern design and functionality.

The contractors used KIM Admixture in the structural shotcrete to permanently waterproof the below grade areas of La Capital. This decision saved the project time, money and gave peace of mind that the structure would be waterproof even when experiencing extreme high water pressure.

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Kryton’s Alfonso Urquidi (left) stands with members of Kryton’s distributor in Mexico, Kalte, while working on La Capital.

KIM concrete was used to construct the 62,000 m2 (667,000 ft2) La Capital.

Total Constructed Area: 62,000 M²Architectural Design: RDLP Arquitectos, Arq. Rodrigo de la PeñaStructural Design: Ing. José Manuel González Loya, Ing. Federico Garza MartínezConcrete Waterproofing Products used: KIM (in shotcrete), Krystol Waterstop System (External)Concrete Supplier: Cemex

To maximize the footprint of the building and to reduce construction time and costs, the contractors elected to use shotcrete for the four below grade levels of La Capital. Shotcrete can be very challenging to waterproof, especially in below grade areas where a high water table is present. Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) is a crystalline waterproofing admixture for concrete, specifically designed to allow concrete to permanently withstand high hydrostatic pressure. The KIM admixture, along with its complementary Krystol Waterstop Jointing System, was selected as the ideal concrete waterproofing solution for this application.

In order to work, KIM’s proprietary chemicals react with water to form millions of needle-like crystals. These crystals grow and fill the capillary pores and micro-cracks in the concrete, blocking the flow of water. As time passes and stresses form new cracks, any incoming moisture causes the crystals to reactivate – ensuring continuous waterproofing over the years. This was not the first time this area has seen the use of KIM for waterproofing a high risk concrete project – KIM was previously used to waterproof the second phase of the Santa Lucia Canal with tremendous success. The proprietary chemicals in KIM worked as specified even against the harsh minerals present in the old mining operation, while at the same time allowing the water in the canal to be unaffected by the chemical composition of the admixture. In fact, KIM concrete is even safe for contact with drinking water and is certified by NSF to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 (Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects)

The success of La Capital has set the bar for the remaining projects along the canal. As these structures come to fruition, they will not only add to the new, burgeoning skyline of Monterrey, but they will grow a sustainable community wherein culture and innovation can flourish for generations to come.


LIFE CYCLE COSTS ANALYSIS Conventional vs. Sustainable Design

Alireza Biparva,

B.Sc., M.A.Sc., LEED Green Assoc.,

Research & Development Manager /Concrete Specialist

Each and every day people around the world make important economic decisions in order to be able to continue their daily lives, but something that many people do not know is that in some cases, cheap things mean higher costs. The quote, “I am not rich enough to afford cheap things”, is a clear representation of this notion. This quote portrays that people who are not rich cannot afford to buy cheap things as they are more expensive over time. This is due to the fact that they tend to need replacement or repair more frequently, thus higher costs. Unfortunately, many people still misconceive and rather fail to see the expense of cheap things.

The same logic and ideology can also be applied to buildings. When building a structure, there are two approaches one can take. One common option is to go by a conventional design. A conventional design takes note of the upfront cost and tries to decrease it in order to make it correspond with the budget allocated for the project. The majority of the time, this means that lower quality materials must be used in order to reduce costs. These cuts in the quality of materials can include anything from the quality of the paint, to even indispensable aspects of the structure itself such as waterproofing system. Through using lower quality materials,

initial costs will be cut, however, over the long run, it will be more expensive to maintain. Lower quality materials are less durable and as a result have a lower life span. A lower life span, thus results in frequent repair or replacement costs, which will surely exceed the cost of using high quality materials in the first place. For example, someone has two roofing options, option A which is $20,000 and

option B which is $30,000. While option A will only last for approximately 20 years, option B will last for about 40 years. By paying an extra $10,000, 20 years of extra service life are bought. Furthermore, the cost per year for option A

accounts to $1000/year, whereas the cost per year of option B only accounts for about

$750/year. Thus, although option A may seem more appealing upfront, the more economical choice is actually option B.

Due to the drawbacks of a conventional design, a

new design called a “sustainable design” has been developed to not only reduce

environmental impacts but also to reduce costs

over the structure’s lifespan. The primary

economic goal for a sustainable design is to reduce life cycle costs

(LCC) through two distinct methods. LCC is defined as the sum of all recurring and

one-time costs over the full life span or a specified period of a good, service, structure, or system. As shown before, the costs of the lifetime for high quality and more durable materials are lower, and they also possess another

distinct characteristic. Materials than can be later re-used or recycled, have the potential to be then sold in order to gain some of the money that went into their initial costs back. These materials are said to be taken from cradle to cradle. On the other hand, materials that cannot be recycled, or salvaged, do not possess this benefit. Instead, they are termed as going from cradle to grave.

Because of its appealing characteristics, the construction industry has been undergoing a transition towards the development of more sustainable/green built structures. Through using a sustainable design that incorporates high quality materials, we can not only save money, but we can also reduce environmental impacts of construction. In short, we are hitting two birds with one stone.

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KRYTON NEWSEventsKrystol Products work to Restore an 18th Century

Fieldstone Foundation in an Episode of “This Old House”Last June our East Coast distributors, Bill Della Sorte and Greg Maugeri from New England Dry Concrete, had the unique opportunity to feature Kryton products in an episode of America’s most trusted home improvement show, “This Old House”.

It was an exciting project – an old Italianate family home in the Boston suburb of Arlington was in need of a major restoration. The family wanted to expand the living area not only upstairs, but also turn the unfinished basement into a finished space, which suffered severe leakage and deterioration caused by water runoff

from years of improper drainage issues. Kryton’s Krystol Mortar Admixture and Krystol Crack Repair System were used to successfully repair cracks in the fieldstone basement walls.

This episode is available for viewing on www.thisoldhouse.com/tv by selecting “The Arlington Italianate House” project, and episode 12 titled “Quest for a Dry Basement”.

LEED Green Associate at KrytonKryton is pleased to announce that our own Alireza Biparva, Research & Development Manager, was awarded the designation LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Associate. Alireza and Kryton are committed to environmentally-sound building practices. Alireza regularly speaks and writes on the subject. Most recently he presented at many industry events in the Asia Pacific and the Middle East on concrete Durability and Sustainability. In this magazine (page 11), you can find his work on Life Cycle Cost Analysis.

UBC Concrete CanoeKryton was a proud sponsor of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Concrete Canoe team as they competed at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Concrete Canoe Conference Competition. In addition to our silver sponsorship, our Krystol products were added to the concrete mix as the only waterproofing solution,

ensuring the canoe stayed dry against hydrostatic pressure. The UBC Concrete Canoe Team is a new,

100% student run design team with 20+ members. They are comprised of members in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year Engineering registered with the ASCE. The team earned fourth place in their first year in the competition. We look forward to working with the UBC team next year!

Kryton India exhibiting at the Concrete Show, India

Some adorable kids in our hard hats.Kryton participating at the16th annual Ocean Concrete Open House in Vancouver.

Kari Yuers speaking at the American Concrete Institute (ACI)’s Speakers Corner at this year’s World of Concrete.


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WHAT IS ASRAND HOW DO I AVOID IT?

ASR is a damaging mechanism in concrete that causes cracking and deterioration of the concrete. ASR happens when concrete is made using certain aggregates that are reactive with alkali. These aggregates are composed of silica and so ASR stands for Alkali-Silica Reaction. The alkali part of the reaction comes primarily from the cement in the concrete mix. ASR occurs at the interface between the cement paste and the surface of aggregate pieces forming a layer of what is called silica-gel. This silica-gel will readily absorb water and when it does, it swells in size. The resulting expansion pressure is enough to fracture the concrete and the result is concrete that is covered in interconnected cracks that look like a map of London. The process can take as little as a few years to develop serious cracks.

Cracks are not good for concrete – especially since most concrete contains steel reinforcement, which will corrode when exposed to water and salts entering through the cracks. Corrosion creates its own expansion and this only further disrupts the concrete and accelerates its deterioration.

There are three essential elements needed for ASR to occur: alkali, reactive aggregates and water. Efforts to prevent or mitigate ASR have nearly always focused on measures to reduce or eliminate the first two. Special low-alkali cements have been used. Partially replacing cement with pozzolins such as fly-ash and slag have also been demonstrated to help. Of course, avoiding the use of reactive aggregates would definitely prevent ASR. But these various measures are not always available or economical.

The idea of eliminating water has been largely ignored. This is likely because water is generally accepted to be ever present. While normal concrete is porous and will absorb water, there are multiple ways to reduce or prevent the penetration of water into the concrete.

The incorporation of Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) to a well-proportioned mixture can aid in the prevention of water into concrete and protection against the harmful expansion forces of ASR. When it comes to creating durable and sustainable structures, it’s important to consider the benefits of keeping water out of concrete.

Kevin Yuers Vice-President of Product Development

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REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT

BUE EnterpriseBrunei www.bue.com.bn

CLP Industries Sdn Bhd.Malaysia, Thailand www.clp.com.sg

Concrete & Waterproofing Technology Sdn [email protected]

Kryton has distributors across Asia Pacific. Contact any of these distributors to find out more about how Kryton takes the risk out of concrete waterproofing.

Fraser Brown & Stratmore Ltd.New Zealand www.fbs.co.nz

JIT (Cambodia) Co., LtdCambodiawww.jit.com.kh

Kryco Co., LtdRepublic of Koreawww.kryco.co.kr

Krystol Group Ptd LtdAustraliawww.krystol .com.au

Lee Construction Pte LtdSingaporewww.leeconstruction.com.sg

Le En Construction Trading Company Limited (LEECON CO., LTD)Vietnam www.leeconstruction.com.sg

Meridian Construction Co., LtdHong Kong, Macau www.meridiancon.com.kh

Poplar Co., Ltd.Taiwanwww.poplar.com.tw

P.T. Rangalo CLPIndonesia www.rangaloclp.com

Structural Repairs (EM) Sdn BhdMalaysia www.structuralrepairs.com.my

K ryton has had a long history in the Asia Pacific region; in 1975 we acquired our first Asia Pacific client in Australia soon followed by Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong in 1978. Almost 40 years later we have distributors throughout the region and have worked on some of the area’s most important projects, including the prestigious Marina Bay Sands and Marina Coastal Expressway in Singapore, the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort in Malaysia and several Homeplus Hypermarkets in Korea.

Between 2014 and 2020, Asia Pacific is poised to become the world’s fastest growing construction market and accounts for almost one half of the total global construction spending. With over half the world’s population living in this region, 2012 saw their financial output accounting for roughly 40% of the global construction

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spend. One of the countries that is showing the largest potential for growth and profitability is Indonesia, with much of their investment going to infrastructure projects to support their growing population. Vietnam, although much smaller, is another country that is expected to see rapid growth in construction projects.

The region covers a wide and varied geographic area, comprised primarily of islands and thousands of miles of coastline. The majority of the population in the area is located within 100 miles from a coastline, which in turn, coupled with rising sea waters, makes the area’s infrastructure vulnerable to the risk of water damage and high underground water pressure. The region is also affected by natural disasters involving water such as flooding and hurricanes. These regional risk factors, combined with Asia Pacific’s growing

population, illustrate how important proper concrete waterproofing is to the region’s vulnerable infrastructure.

Creating new infrastructure to accommodate the growing population, with an increased focus on sustainable and resource efficient buildings, is a growing focus to developers and contractors alike. Developers want to reduce maintenance costs in the long-term, and ensure that their structures remain durable for the entirety of a project’s projected life span. Contractors need sustainable solutions that reduce their risk of costly call-backs, and save them time so they can meet their deadlines.

Kryton’s strategically located partners and offices are well situated to manage the growth of the region and have the resources to support Asia Pacific’s growing essential infrastructure.


Brunei’s growing population has led to a growing waste problem. The previous Sungai Akar landfill was at full capacity and collecting waste in what was considered an environmentally unstable manner. The new landfill would include a wastewater treatment plant which needed waterproofing to stand up to the caustic effects of sewage and wastewater combined with preventing contaminated water from escaping and polluting the surrounding area. After extensive evaluation, the engineer selected Kryton’s Krystol T1 & T2 waterproofing system for its self-sealing and sulfide resistance properties. The Krystol T1 & T2 Waterproofing System was applied in two coats to the wastewater collection tanks at the landfill.

The Isle of Capri features a shopping center with general store and small cafes. When the team was looking to modernize and bring more amenities to the island, the developer envisioned a full service shopping center on prime waterfront. Originally the specification called for a different product, but when the construction team began excavation work and were challenged with the de-watering, they looked for another solution. They selected Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) for the basement, ramps and elevator pits because they felt the product provided a better result and also came with a better warranty, which was a bonus because it ended up costing less than the specified product.

The Kiaora lands redevelopment will revitalize the area adding new shops and a library. The increased amenities required a 442 space car park to support the development. The top level

of the car park needed waterproofing of the exposed concrete slabs, but normal surface-applied membranes were either not appropriate for vehicle traffic or very expensive. The team decided to use Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM)-treated concrete to waterproof the top level parking area of the project.

When the Bandung Electronic Centre (BEC), an IT mall in Indonesia, needed to expand their space to meet their growing demand, they were challenged with constructing in a busy, developed urban area. The expansion design called for six floors of retail and three below grade levels of parking. The urban area was so dense that there was no extra room to excavate for surface-applied membranes. In order to waterproof the tight site while also allowing the developer to build right to the property line, the developer chose Kryton’s Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) admixture. KIM was used to waterproof the three levels of below grade parking. The developer was pleased with the increased floor space gained by building right to the property line, as well as the financial and time savings provided by using KIM over a traditional surface-applied membrane.

When Samsung was constructing their new $1.2 Billion USD chip plant they used Kryton to ensure time savings and complete waterproofing. Mobile phones, smart phones and tablets would be manufactured at the new plant. The plant called for a 19,000 liter water tank to be used for fire-fighting and their manufacturing process. The entire tank was coated with Kryton’s Krystol T1 and T2 Waterproofing System and was chosen for the time savings provided by a member of Samsun’s QA/QC team that had used Kryton products on a plant in Korea. The new plant is Samsung’s largest outside of South Korea.

Capri on Via Roma, Australia

Kiaora Lands Redevelopment, Australia

Samsung Electronics Vietnam Thai (SEVT) Project, Vietnam

Sungai Akar Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brunei

Bandung Electronic Centre Extension, Indonesia

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