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Waterproofing structural elements in the water table

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Waterproofing below-grade portions of buildings Has become increasingly important to owners as technological advancements and limited city space have pushed basements deeper into the ground and further into water tables. Engineered structural systems below grade also continue to advance. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Table of contents. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Specifying Below Grade Waterproofing. Below grade water infiltration. Keeping water and moisture out can be a vexing challenge.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Poised at the end of Doha Bay, the Museum of Islamic Art rises from the waters of the Arabian Gulf. This continuous waterproofing system fully bonded to the structural concrete surrounding the substructure, creating a positive and permanent barrier against the corrosive environment.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The hydrostatic pressures from digging deep in the ground mean there’s a constant threat of water infiltration. Challenges.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. The hydrostatic pressures from digging deep in the ground mean there’s a constant threat of water infiltration. Challenges.

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Understanding your geotechnical report

GCP Applied Technologies

This detailed site condition report is essential not only for understanding the mechanical properties of the site but for assessing the risk factors for water infiltration and understanding the soil composition, including whether the soil contains any harmful chemicals or gases. Groundwater table. Soil contamination. Ground settlement.

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Poised at the end of Doha Bay, the Museum of Islamic Art rises from the waters of the Arabian Gulf. This continuous waterproofing system fully bonded to the structural concrete surrounding the substructure, creating a positive and permanent barrier against the corrosive environment.