Building Construction: Design Aspects of Leakage and Seepage Free Buildings 1st Edition

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What is built brick by brick may get destroyed by drop by drop leakage and seepage of water in buildings. Utmost care is required to be taken during planning, construction and subsequent maintenance of buildings to ensure leakage and seepage free interiors and exteriors during their life time. Literature, specially dedicated to design and construction aspects leading to leakage and seepage free buildings, has been wanting. Present book not only brings out expectations of users from the buildings but also systematically deals with all methodologies and steps that lead to user friendly buildings which are free from leakages and seepages. About the Author Er. Krishna Kant is a Civil Engineer with vast experience of over 40 years in India and abroad. As Chief Engineer CPWD; he was responsible for maintenance and upkeep of most important and sensitive government buildings in the capital of India. Table of Contents 1. Causes and Sources of Leakages and Seepages 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Sources of Leakages and Seepages 1.3 Causes of Leakage and Seepages 2. Planning Stage 2.1 The Need 2.2 Location of Wet Areas 2.3 Architectural Detailing 2.4 Layouts 2.5 Kitchen Layouts 2.6 Toilets Layouts 2.7 Shafts 3. Design Stage 3.1 Design Requirements 3.2 Structural Design 3.3 Good Concrete 3.4 Slopes 3.5 Design of Services 3.6 Drainage Scheme 3.7 Records of Design and Services Drawings 3.8 Accessibility for Maintenance 4. Materials 4.1 Pipes 4.2 Pipe Materials for Plumbing 4.3 Galvanised Steel Pipes 4.4 Plastic Pipes 4.5 PPR Pipe Fitting Installation 4.6 S.W.R. Pipes 4.7 Comparison of Various Piping Materials 5. Fittings and Fixtures 5.1 Fitting Materials 5.2 Fittings and Valves 6. Execution Stage 6.1 Getting Started 6.2 Basic Steps 6.3 Precautions 6.4 Jointing Requirements 6.5 General Principles of Plumbing/Services Laying 6.6 Flooring 6.7 Kitchen Details 7. Waterproofing of Buildings 7.1 Waterproofing Materials 7.2 Choice of Material 7.3 Waterproofing Methods 7.4 Commonly Used Methods 7.5 Steps before Application 7.6 Preventive or Rectification Measures 7.7 Waterproofing of Basements 7.8 For Terrace Gardens, Swimming Pools and Extended Basements 7.9 Concrete Waterproofing with Crystalline Technology 7.10 Methodology for Prevention of Flowing Water 7.11 Negative Side Waterproofing 7.12 Waterproofing of Terraces 7.13 Roof Drainage 7.14 Waterproofing of Kitchen and Toilet Floors 7.15 Waterproofing of Under Ground Tanks 7.16 Waterproofing of Overhead Tanks 7.17 New Methods 8. Testing and Inspection 8.1 Smoke Test 8.2 Water-Test for Stoneware and Concrete Pipes 8.3 Water-Test for Cast Iron Drain Pipes 8.4 Testing of CPVC and PPR Pipes 8.5 Recommendations for Water Testing 9. Maintenance And Housekeeping 9.1 Maintenance Survey 9.2 Maintenance of Pipes 9.3 Repair and Maintenance of Overhead and Underground Water Tank in Buildings 9.4 Maintenance of Appliances: Toilets 9.5 Housekeeping 9.6 Accessibility for Maintenance and Housekrrping 9.7 Pre-Monsoon Care 10. Common Problems 10.1 Leakage in Internal Pipes 10.2 Early Detection of Leakage and Seepage 10.3 Blocked Drains and Leaking Joints 10.4 Wc Cisterns 10.5 Blocked Waste Pipes 10.6 Fittings 10.7 Inadequate Pressure 10.8 Noises in the Plumbing System 10.9 Odours in the Plumbing System 10.11 Where and How to Shut off Water 10.12 Damaged or Cracked Chinaware 10.13 Defective down Take Drain Pipes 10.14 Seepage through Floor Joints of Wet Areas 10.15 Heading up of Water on Terraces 11. Rectifications 135 11.1 Location 11.2 Rectification Works 11.3 Remedial Treatment 11.4 Troubleshooting 11.5 New Materials for Prevention/Rectification of Leakage/Seepage and Waterproofing Bibliography Annexure Index