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1. For each condition below, indicate whether damp proofing or waterproofing is

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Question

1. For each condition below, indicate whether damp proofing or waterproofing is most appropriate: a. Below-grade space for housing library stacks b. Crawlspace in well-drained soil c. Below-grade utility room in normally drained soil d. Finished basement, in normally drained soil, where the owner has expressed particular concerns regarding moisture damage and mold growth 2. For each of the following, propose a type of waterproofing and comment briefly on the reason for your choice a. A concrete basement constructed in the winter, which is likely to remain damp for many months. b. A concrete foundation carrying a prestressed concrete deck. The deck is likely to creep and cause significant cracking in the foundation wall over an extended period. c. A foundation for an underground mechanical room. The foundation is geometrically complex, and is penetrated in many places to permit the passage of pipes and wiring conduits.

Explanation / Answer

a) Waterproofing

b)Damp proofing

c)Damp proofing

d) Damp proofing

a) Water proofing as in it is constructed in winter

b) Damp proofing

c) water proofing