Waterproofing of subterranean structures: modern versus traditional systems

Usher, David (2014) Waterproofing of subterranean structures: modern versus traditional systems. Bachelors thesis, Dundalk Institute of Technology.

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Abstract

Waterproofing methods and systems for subterranean structures have evolved and improved over the course of history. This dissertation aims to describe some of the more traditional methods along with some modern systems. The main reasoning behind this is to ascertain the possibility of reviving some of these older methods and incorporating them into modern construction. This will involve firstly describing what a subterranean structure is along with where and when they might be used. The next step will be to gain some background information about a selection of different waterproofing systems available both historically and in modern times. These systems will be analysed, compared and then applied to a case study, firstly to aid the full understanding of each individual system and secondly to see if they have any distinct advantages or disadvantages when applied to solve the same problem. The results will be assembled and analysed in the final chapters and some interesting aspects of waterproofing will be brought to light including the adaptation of some traditional systems for modern use. By the end of this dissertation the reader will hopefully have gained a more in depth knowledge of system for waterproofing subterranean structures.

Item Type:	Thesis (Bachelors)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Waterproofing; Subterranean structures; Building construction.
Subjects:	Engineering
Research Centres:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Sean McGreal
Date Deposited:	04 Aug 2015 12:22
Last Modified:	04 Aug 2015 12:22
URI:	https://eprints.dkit.ie/id/eprint/455

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