Advanced Certificate Course on Waterproofing
Course Level : 2
Course Name : Advanced Certificate Course on Waterproofing
Duration : 130 Hours
Mode : Offline / Class room sessions with practicals
Qualification : Fresh Graduates in Civil Engineering
Course Outline :
General: What is waterproofing, Need for waterproofing in building, Codes of waterproofing, Types of waterproofing, Design aspects, Comparison, BOQ preparation, Do’s and don’ts in waterproofing, Latest systems in waterproofing, Various products and methods of application, Testing methods, Quality in waterproofing, Safety measures
Substructure waterproofing: Importance of basement waterproofing, Basement waterproofing systems, products, advantages and limitations, comparisons, waterproofing systems for low-water table; waterproofing systems for high water table; various treatments, codes and standards, design approach, drawings and detailing, application methods, Importance of Retaining wall waterproofing, various systems and products, comparisons, design criteria, testing methods etc.
Superstructure waterproofing:
Podium waterproofing: Importance of Podium waterproofing, Design considerations, Landscape vs Hard-scape, Products and systems, Advantages and limitations, Drawings and detailing.
Tank waterproofing: Introduction on Tank waterproofing, Types of Tanks, Design Considerations, Codes and standards, Design parameters, Systems, Application procedure, UG sumps and STP’s, Drawings and detailing
Wet area waterproofing: Introduction to waterproofing and insulation system, Importance of wet area waterproofing, Design Considerations, Chances of failure in wet area, Products and Systems, Features and limitations, Application procedure, Bore packing, Sunken slabs and Flat slabs, Drawing and detailing,
Roof/Terrace waterproofing: Various products and systems, Advantages and limitations, Codes and standards, Design considerations, Drawings etc.
Repair and Rehabilitation