No. 34.09 09.

2009 Airport

The Construction of Utilities Distribution Systems

Sika at Work
The Water Distribution & Waste Water Collection Systems
(Outside)

Project Description and Requirements Sika Solution

The central utility system includes a 40,000m3 fresh water reservoir n Externally exposed concrete surfaces and those in the drinking water
tank and pumping station, a waste water treatment system with a ca- treatment area were protected with Sika Poxitar F, 49 W
pacity for more than 12,000m3 per day, plus a control and storage buil- Thick. This is a high build bitumen coating for steel and concrete
ding for waste water collected from aircraft. surfaces, that is approved for contact with potable (drinking) water and
fully resistant to chlorination treatments and natural ground water.
In this location all of the concrete structures required external surface n Concrete and steel surfaces in the drainage collection channels and
waterproofing with protection against the natural groundwater condi- containment areas for sewage and waste water, were protected
tions on the site. In addition they also required protection of their inter- against attack and corrosion with Sika Poxitar F. This is an
nal surfaces that were exposed to the aggressive chemicals involved in extremely chemically resistant protective coating based on a modified
chlorinating the fresh water for drinking and also in other areas, against epoxy resin with special additives that can even be applied directly to
the contaminated waste water from around the airport including the
aircraft and pavement run-off waste water and the sewage and waste
damp concrete surfaces.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Bangkok, Thailand
water from the terminals etc.
Project Participants
Owner: New Bangkok International Airport Co., Ltd.
Main Contractor: Ital - Thai
Special contractor: JV. BBTS
Sika organization: Sika (Thailand) Limited Concrete Production: Plastocrete
Flooring: Sikafloor
Sealing: Sikaflex
Grouting: SikaGrout, Sikadur Epoxy
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Roofing: Sarnafil
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Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand
Suvarnabhumi means The Golden Land in Thai and the name was chosen by the King for the new international airport in Bangkok located in the
centre of the Indo-China region, that opened in 2006. Building the airport was a major challenge for everybody in this boggy location, 30 kms
from Bangkok city centre and formerly known as Nong Ngu Hao in Thai - meaning The Cobra Swamp.
The airport was designed and built by an international team with the passenger terminal complexs unique appearance resulting from a worldwide
competition won by Murphy Jahn Architects with their engineering partners ACT Consultants (Thailand) and Werner Sobek Engineers.
The Suvarnabhumi airport site covers an area of 3,100 hectares with a current capacity for 45 million passengers, but long-term plans for 2 main
terminals and 2 satellite buildings with an eventual capacity of up to 100 million passengers and 6.4 million tonnes of cargo.
The main passenger terminal has 7 storeys and a basement giving a total floor area of more than 500,000 square metres, making it the largest
in the world.
Externally flanking the terminal and surrounding the concourses to connect them with local culture and traditions, are unique tropical gardens,
artistic designs and Thai artefacts

Airfield Pavement (Runway & Aprons) The Passenger Terminal Complex

Project Description and Requirements
The airfield facilities include two 60 metre wide main runways, 3700
and 4000 metres long respectively, with parallel taxiways and 120 air-
craft parking bays on the Apron 5 of the contact gates large enough
for the new Airbus A380.
Sika Solution
n S ika Concrete Admixtures Plastocrete
(plasticisers and air
entraining agents) were used to produce all of the concrete, which also
incorporated up to 20% PFA. The concrete had to achieve and maintain
its 36% air entrainment, consistence and cohesion, with the work-
ability required for placing and finishing in the high temperatures and
humidity. Almost 1 million litres of Sika Concrete Admixtures were used
on the project.
n T he lighting units were fixed into the concrete and then securely grout-
ed with high strength Sikadur Epoxy Grout to hold lighting.
Project Participants
Owner: New Bangkok International Airport Co., Ltd.
Architects: Murphy Jahn Architecture
Engineers: ACT Consultants (Thailand) and Werner Sobek Engineers
Main contractor: IOT Joint Venture
Sika organization: Sika (Thailand) Limited
Project Description and Requirements
The building consists of long span, lightweight steel support structures,
with exposed precast concrete elements, clear and low e-coated glass,
an innovative 3 layer translucent membrane with integrated water
cooling and displacement ventilation. This means the system requires
minimal air changes and the occupants are protected from the intense
tropical sun and heat, plus noise transmission is greatly reduced.
The joints between these components and dissimilar materials there-
fore also had to be durably waterproofed with an elastic sealant. As an
overall finished result, the air conditioning costs were designed to be
reduced by around 50% and the overall energy efficiency of the build-
ing has been greatly increased.
The anticipated high numbers of passengers, their baggage and other
cargo, necessitated highly wear resistant floor finishes to be produced
in the designated high traffic areas
Sika Solution
n The structural steel framework support columns, partitions and
canopies, were securely grouted into the concrete foundations and
bases with non-shrink, non-metallic SikaGrout and high strength
Sikadur Epoxy Grout according to their intended loadings.
n Concrete floor surfaces within the terminal building that are likely to
besubject to extreme abrasion and wear from traffic, were given an abra-
sion resistant topping with Sikafloor Syntop Dryshake floor hard-
ener. This was broadcast into the freshly placed concrete and finished to
a dense, hard wearing surface. More than 150 tonnes were applied on
the project.
n External faade component movement joints and isolation joints
between dissimilar materials, were sealed with Sikaflex sealant.
This polyurethane based single component material was selected
due to its easy application in the site conditions, its good adhesion to
many different substrates, with weathering resistance and excellent
durability in accordance with American Standard ASTM C920.
n Sarnafil mechanically fastened system.
Sarnafil S327-15 was used for flat roof area 31, 560 m2
Sarnafil G410-18 was used for flat roof area 270 m2

Project Participants
Owner: New Bangkok International Airport Co., Ltd.
Main Passenger Terminal Superstructure: John A Martin & Associates
M & E Engineers: Flack & Kurtz
Main Contractor: ITO Joint Venture
Sika organization: Sika (Thailand) Limited