WORKMANSHIP FACTORS INFLUENCING QUALITY OF INSTALLED PARKING GARAGE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES

Elastomeric waterproofing membrane performance is dependent not only on material properties, but also on the quality of the installation. Currently marketed products are cold, liquid applied, self-adhering elastomers that vary in chemical composition and method of application. Material properties are governed by the response of each material to many site factors encountered in the installation. Application problems can result from a variation of ambient weather conditions, the quality of workmanship, and the surface preparation of the substrate. The influence of workmanship factors and surface preparation on the performance of 5 elastomeric membranes was investigated. Results show that poor on-site practice and lack of quality control during installation often yield an end product of low durability.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • MAILVAGANAM, N P
  • Collins, P G
• Publication Date: 2004-8

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 121-126
• Serial:
  • Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0887-3828
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/toc/jpcfev/27/1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction engineering; Elastomers; Parking facilities; Parking garages; Quality control; Waterproofing; Waterproofing materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Workmanship
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00977772
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 11 2004 12:00AM