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"Most concrete structures have contraction, expansion, and [[construction]] joints. Joints can be a path for unwanted matter, liquids, solids, and gaseous substances to enter and pass through the concrete joint and possibly cause damage to the integrity and serviceability of the structure. Waterstops and other preformed joint materials are a primary line of defense against the passage of excessive amounts of these substances."<ref name="EM2102">[[Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102)| Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102) | "Most concrete structures have contraction, expansion, and [[construction]] joints. Joints can be a path for unwanted matter, liquids, solids, and gaseous substances to enter and pass through the concrete joint and possibly cause damage to the integrity and [[serviceability]] of the structure. Waterstops and other preformed joint materials are a primary line of defense against the passage of excessive amounts of these substances."<ref name="EM2102">[[Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102) | Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102), USACE, 1995]]</ref> | ||
==Best Practices Resources== | ==Best Practices Resources== | ||
{{Document Icon}} [[Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102)|Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102) | {{Document Icon}} [[Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102) | Waterstops and Other Performed Joint Materials for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2102), USACE, 1995]] | ||
==Trainings== | ==Trainings== | ||
Revision as of 20:34, 20 December 2022
"Most concrete structures have contraction, expansion, and construction joints. Joints can be a path for unwanted matter, liquids, solids, and gaseous substances to enter and pass through the concrete joint and possibly cause damage to the integrity and serviceability of the structure. Waterstops and other preformed joint materials are a primary line of defense against the passage of excessive amounts of these substances."[1]
Best Practices Resources
Trainings
On-Demand Webinar: Best Management Practices for Waterstop Selection, Installation, and Inspection
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Revision ID: 6108
Revision Date: 12/20/2022