| Issue |
MATEC Web Conf.
Volume 195, 2018
The 4th International Conference on Rehabilitation and Maintenance in Civil Engineering (ICRMCE 2018)
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| Article Number | 01002 | |
| Number of page(s) | 13 | |
| Section | Construction Materials | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201819501002 | |
| Published online | 22 August 2018 | |
Waterproofing practices in Australia for building construction
CBIR, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
* Corresponding author: Sri.Ravindrarajah@uts.edu.au
Waterproofing is an essential component in building construction to maintain the integrity of buildings with reduced maintenance cost. A comprehensive waterproofing system is an integrated combination of factors, and includes product selection, membrane detail, substrate preparation, design, installation and maintenance. It is designed to work under different environmental conditions, substrates and applications. Proper understanding of the issues related to waterproofing membrane systems is important to minimise the waterproofing failures in both commercial and residential buildings. This paper aims to discuss Standards and Codes; membrane systems and performance, waterproofing practices, design and installation techniques, inspection and testing and quality assurance adopted by the waterproofing industry in Australia.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2018
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