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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. However, extra care is needed in the workmanship of concrete placement and finishing as well as the selection of raw materials when you rely on the concrete being waterproofed. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Waterproof concrete: Is it enough for protecting foundations?

GCP Applied Technologies

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. However, extra care is needed in the workmanship of concrete placement and finishing as well as the selection of raw materials when you rely on the concrete being waterproofed. Phillip.fry@gc….

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

McCarthy first had to construct this project’s bulkhead portion, which was a critical component of the Freeport protection levee system and vital for flood control purposes. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.