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Basement Waterproofing Techniques Basement waterproofing and preventing ingress of water into basement is one the major challenging task in constructing basements. It is often considered considered as an expert procedure and is performed by skilled personals from the product suppliers for efficient waterproofing. Originally, weeping tiles are installed at the bottom sides of the footing. … Read more
Waterproofing Membranes Waterproofing Membranes. A water-proof membrane is a thin layer of water tight material that is laid over the surface. Stagnated water is likely to seep into the structural slab overtime. In flat roofed terrace, the membrane is laid over a filler material that is sloped to ensure that water is drained away by … Read more
Polyurethane Waterproofing Treatment Polyurethane is made up of two components, base and reactor. Polyol acts as the base, while isocyanide is the reactor component. The combination of both these in a specific design ratio creates a liquid coating for waterproofing applications. Polyurethane is a rather popular choice due to its ease of installation. Unlike other … Read more
What is Waterproofing? Waterproofing in building construction is the process of making a structure water-resistant or impervious to the ingress of water. Waterproofing is essential as it prevents water from penetrating buildings and helps to keep the interior areas dry. It helps in reducing the humidity inside the building, minimizing the damage done to furniture … Read more
Failure Modes Introduction Slope failures are essentially natural hazards that occur in many areas over the world. Popularly known as landslides, slope failures describe a wide variety of mechanisms that cause the outward or downward movement of slope-forming materials like rock, soil or landfills. Landslide can result either from rock failure or soil failure. While … Read more
What is meant by Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) Bar Bending Schedule, commonly referred to as “BBS” is a comprehensive list that describes the location, mark, type, size, length and number, and bending details of each rebar or fabric in a Reinforcement Drawing of a Structure. This process of listing the location, type and size, number … Read more