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Design and Execution of Watertight Concrete Constructions
For various underground concrete structures (basements, tunnels), which remain permanently in the groundwater, watertight concrete is of increasing importance. Watertight concrete structures have several advantages over structures with exterior waterproofing membrane. The design and execution of watertight concrete structures is regulated by guidelines. Although these principles and procedures are widely used, it can be problematic to make them failure-free. The causes of this situation are manifold, but primarily related to the lack of designer’s knowledge and contractor’s technological indiscipline. Considering the importance of leaking separation cracks in terms of serviceability and durability of watertight structures, the contribution analyses constructional, technological and execution measures to reduce the occurrence of failures. Perhaps the paper can contribute to a better understanding of the behaviour and reasons of failures of this advanced technology.
Design and Execution of Watertight Concrete Constructions
For various underground concrete structures (basements, tunnels), which remain permanently in the groundwater, watertight concrete is of increasing importance. Watertight concrete structures have several advantages over structures with exterior waterproofing membrane. The design and execution of watertight concrete structures is regulated by guidelines. Although these principles and procedures are widely used, it can be problematic to make them failure-free. The causes of this situation are manifold, but primarily related to the lack of designer’s knowledge and contractor’s technological indiscipline. Considering the importance of leaking separation cracks in terms of serviceability and durability of watertight structures, the contribution analyses constructional, technological and execution measures to reduce the occurrence of failures. Perhaps the paper can contribute to a better understanding of the behaviour and reasons of failures of this advanced technology.
Design and Execution of Watertight Concrete Constructions
Key Engineering Materials ; 691 ; 209-219
2016-05-19
11 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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