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dc.contributor.author Fonseka, R
dc.contributor.author Baskaran, K
dc.contributor.author Ekanayake, LL
dc.contributor.editor Hettiarachchi, MTP
dc.date.accessioned 2022-05-27T03:24:12Z
dc.date.available 2022-05-27T03:24:12Z
dc.date.issued 2014-03
dc.identifier.citation Fonseka, R., Baskaran, K., & Ekanayake, L.L. (2014). Study on waterproofing methods used for concrete slabs. In M.T.P. Hettiarachchi (Ed.), Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2014 (pp. 29-36). Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/17941
dc.description.abstract A building or a structure requires waterproofing, if the building materials are not watertight enough on their own. Therefore, waterproofing has become an essential component of a structure to protect its aesthetic appearance, prevent structural damages and for the safety of the occupants. For concrete slabs, major objective will be to stop the water intrusion into the interior of the building at various locations under various exposure conditions. Accordingly the type and the method of waterproofing required may vary with the location and exposure conditions. In the construction industry, many commercially available materials are used for waterproofing ground slabs, roof slabs and bathroom floors. In this research, field surveys were done to identify the types of waterproofing material, different methods of applications and quality controlling measures regarding to waterproofing. Furthermore, issues related to waterproofing were studied to identify common problems which can be arrived in a functioning building. Then the rectifying methods and their performance related to such issues were also studied. A laboratory test serieswas performed on commercially available waterproofing materials to check their suitability. After applying waterproofing materials ontest specimens, they were checked for water absorption under laboratory conditions for 24 hours. Furthermore specimens with integral admixtures were tested for compressive strength to identify any increase in their compressive strength due to crystalline formation. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa en_US
dc.subject Waterproofing en_US
dc.subject Slabs en_US
dc.subject Crystallization en_US
dc.subject Integral waterproofing en_US
dc.title Study on waterproofing methods used for concrete slabs en_US
dc.type Conference-Full-text en_US
dc.identifier.faculty Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.department Department of Civil Engineering en_US
dc.identifier.year 2014 en_US
dc.identifier.conference Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2014 en_US
dc.identifier.place Katubedda en_US
dc.identifier.pgnos pp. 29-36 en_US
dc.identifier.proceeding Proceedings of the Civil Engineering Research Symposium 2014 en_US
dc.identifier.email rajithahiru@gmail.com en_US
dc.identifier.email baskaran@uom.lk en_US
dc.identifier.email lesly@uom.lk en_US


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