1.1.

1 Water-Proofing and Damp-Proofing

1.1.1.1 Water-Proofing
1) Underground structures
All underground structures and water retaining structures shall be water-
proofed with by injections of non-shrink polymeric water proof grouting
compound from inside along with an applications of water proof plaster on
external surfaces as per approved manufacturer’s specification.
2) Roof
All roof surface exposed to atmosphere shall be made water proof by
integral water proofing compound and application of 4mm thick Atactic
Polypropylene modified plastomeric bitumen based membrane with glass
fiber reinforcement as per manufacturers’ specifications
1.1.1.2 Damp Proof Course Concrete
1) Thickness
It shall be as specified in the drawings or in the items. However, minimum
75mm thickness shall be maintained.
2) Mix
The grade of mix shall be as specified in the drawing or schedule of
quantities. If nothing is specified, the mix shall be 1 part of cement: 1 1/2
part of coarse sand : 3 parts of stone chips. The stone chips shall be 12 mm
downgraded. Approved water proofing admixture shall be mixed with
cement as per manufacturer's specifications. The water cement ratio shall be
as low as possible to increase the impermeability of concrete and in no case
more than 0.5.
3) Preparation of base surface
The base surface shall be well roughened by chipping and brushing with
steel brush and shall be cleaned of all dirt, dust, grease, oil and all other
foreign & deleterious materials. Then the surface shall be well moistened
with water.
4) Placing and compaction
Just prior to placement of D.P.C. Concrete, a thick coat of cement slurry
shall be applied on the base surface. The placement shall be as specified for
the concrete in beams. The concrete shall be well compacted to make it
dense.
5) Finishing
When the concrete has set enough but remains still green, the top surface
shall be marked in regular pattern by steel trowel so as to have proper bond
with the future work.
6) Curing
The D.P. course shall be kept continuously moist at least 10 days.