The Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing

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The ever evolving technology of waterproofing presents challenges and risks for architects and engineers who do not specialize in the field. The revised edition of The Manual of Below-Grade Waterproofing Systems provides the education and product information to enable designers to take a sound, fundamental approach to these contemporary challenges. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements 1. Introduction 2. Principles of Water Management 3. Dampproofing 4. Basement Construction 5. Waterproofing 6. Positive-Side Waterproofing Systems 7. Negative-Side Waterproofing 8. Blindside Waterproofing 9. Built-up Bituminous Waterproofing Membranes 10. Single-Ply Waterproofing Membranes 11. Liquid-Applied Membranes 12. Bentonite Waterproofing 13. Plaza Waterproofing 14. Waterproofing Failures 15. Remediating Basement Leaks 16. Specifications 17. Detailing Waterproofing Appendix A- SI Conversion Factors Appendix B- Plaza Surfacing Appendix C- Waterstops Appendix D- Abstracts of ASTM Standards Relating to Waterproofing Appendix E- Expansion Joints Appendix F- Waterproofing Selection Procedure