property of a surface that resists wetting (by matter in either liquid or vapor state) but permits passage of water when hydrostatic pressure occurs. (See also watertight.)
see water-repellent (preferred term).
an idealized property of a material indicating imperviousness to water in either liquid or vapor state. (See also dampproofing.) Note: because nothing can be completely impervious to water underinfinite pressure over infinite time, this term should not be
Going beyond surface treatments to reduce concrete permeability
Concrete is one of the most ancient and durable construction materials and water is its most dangerous enemy. Since concrete is a porous material, water always seeks the path of least resistance topenetrate the concrete and the reinforcing steel. Therefore, without adequate waterproofing, the construction integrity is compromised.
see water-repellent.
see dampproofing (preferred term).
Bayonne is a city in Hudson County, New Jersey. Located just north of Staten Island, Bayonne is situated on a peninsula with Newark Bay to the west and New York Bay to the east. It’s basically surrounded by water. Developers wanted to build a high-rise apartment complex in the city, which would require a deep … Read More
An integral, dry powder admixture, Krystol Internal Membrane (KIM) turns an entire concrete mass into a waterproof barrier. When combined with water, KIM’s proprietary chemicals react to form millions of needle-like crystals. The company has developed three versions: KIM-HS for common applications, compatible plasticizers, accelerators, retarders and air-entrainers; KIM-AE, designed for concrete requiring air-entrainment to … Read More
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