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Digging deep: Deep foundation design challenges

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Digging deep: Deep foundation design challenges. Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:14. September 24, 2018. With space at a premium in many urban areas, developers are digging deeper foundations to increase the square footage of residential, commercial, and mixed-use building projects. These conditions are highly corrosive to concrete.

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Waterproof tanking techniques

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Thu, 06/07/2018 - 15:10. June 07, 2018. Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. Are there resources to maintain the waterproofing system? Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures

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Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 11:16. September 17, 2018. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Water is under pressure below ground and forces its way through even the smallest cracks in the concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

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Waterproofing mass transit systems. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 11:42. April 03, 2018. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Pre-applied Waterproofing: Understanding concrete bonding methods.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement.

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations? Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Usually the amount of water used in concrete is much more than is required to hydrate the cement.

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Waterproofing mass transit systems

GCP Applied Technologies

Waterproofing mass transit systems. Tue, 04/03/2018 - 11:42. April 03, 2018. Water and moisture intrusion can cause significant damage to mass transit systems, resulting in high replacement costs, lost revenue, and serious disruption in travel. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Challenges. Underground Solutions.