Table of Contents
1. Scope........................................................................................................................................................2
2. List of Standards.......................................................................................................................................2
3. Terminology.............................................................................................................................................2
4. Materials..................................................................................................................................................2
5. Submittals and Certifications...................................................................................................................3
6. Workmanship...........................................................................................................................................3
7. Quality Management...............................................................................................................................5
8. Safety Considerations and Requirements................................................................................................5
9. Environmental considerations..................................................................................................................6
10. Completion & Delivery.............................................................................................................................6
11. Method of Measurement:.......................................................................................................................6
12. Annexure..................................................................................................................................................7
Technical Specification: Crystalline Waterproofing Works
1. Scope
This specification applies to waterproofing work by the method of Crystallization provided
in construction. It covers waterproofing work carried out at any location in the structure
and applies to all projects of Godrej properties Ltd. It does not cover the work associated
with provision of other water proofing techniques. For the other techniques the separate
specifications which are provided, can be referred. In case of any conflict between the
provision of this document and technical recommendations or/ specifications of
manufacturer of the Crystalline water proofing compound, the later shall prevail.
2. List of Standards
Sr. No Code No. Description
1 GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/02 Technical Specification for Concrete works
2 GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/03 Technical Specification for Rebar works
3 GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/04 Technical Specification for Formwork
3. Terminology
3.1 Crystallization: It is a catalytic reaction between the sealant and the water which forms
crystals inside the pores of the member on which it has been applied.
3.2 Pores: These are the air pockets present in the concrete member formed during the
process of hydration.
3.3 Capillary: It’s a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the
elevation or depression of liquids in pores.
4. Materials
Crystalline Waterproofing compound: This is a prepackaged, gray-colored chemical that,
when mixed with water and other approved materials and applied, penetrates into concrete
and concrete unit masonry and reacts chemically with the byproducts of cement hydration
in the presence of water to develop crystalline growth within substrate capillaries to
produce an impervious, dense, waterproof substrate. Names of some of the manufacturers
of Crystalline compound and their products are listed below.
American PERMAQUIK Inc.; Super 200.
Conproco Corporation; Conpro Super Seal.
Euclid Tamms; HEY'DI K-11.
Krypton Group of Companies (The); Krystol T1 & T2 Waterproofing System.
Vandex USA LLC; Vandex Super/Super White.
Xypex Chemical Corporation; Xypex.
Penetron Inc. USA
Since these chemicals are manufactured and supplied by the vendors as per their own R&D
efforts, no generic specifications are available for the material. It is recommended that the
type and brand of the chemical proposed to be used should be approved by the Engineer.
To obtain the approval, datasheet from the manufacturer may be provided and mock trials
conducted to validate the efficacy of the material and workmanship proposed.
5. Submittals and Certifications
5.1.1 The contractor shall put in place a comprehensive Quality management plan to
ensure that the work is carried out as per specifications and compliance to all
requirements are established and demonstrated through comprehensive
documentation. The contractor shall engage a qualified Quality Manager to
implement the quality plan. The standardized Inspection and Test plans [ITP] shall be
adopted for the purpose of testing material and establishing documentary evidence
of conformance to technical requirements.
5.1.2 If the contractor proposes to adopt his own ITP, the same shall be submitted for the
approval of the Engineer. Any dilution of the testing frequency, acceptance criteria
from the standardized ITP shall have to be supported by well-articulated arguments.
5.1.3 To preclude any possibility of inadvertent dilution of the water proofing chemical or
it’s mixing with other material; the unique number of each container of the
Crystalline waterproofing compound brought to site shall be recorded.
5.1.4 The empty containers shall be handed over to Godrej and shall not be removed
from the site. The consumption of water proofing compound per unit area shall be
assessed on the basis of the overall consumption of the compound brought to site.
6. Workmanship
6.1 Floor Area:-
6.1.1 The bottom of the foundation shall be leveled both longitudinally and
transversally or stepped as directed by the Engineer.
6.1.2 Before the PCC is laid, the surface shall be slightly watered and rammed. When
rock or other hard strata is encountered, it shall be freed of all loose and soft
materials, cleaned and cut to a firm surface either level, stepped, or serrated as
directed by the Engineer.
6.1.3 All seams in the bed rock shall be cleaned out and filled with PCC M10 or grout
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
6.1.4 PCC of M10 concrete minimum thickness 100mm shall be laid over the above
compacted finished surface.
6.1.5 A layer of cement slurry admixed with approved waterproofing compound (in
the proportion recommended by manufacturer) shall be spread evenly over the
PCC layer and finished smooth.
6.1.6 The surface applied with the water proofing compound shall be cured properly
for a period of 1 to 2 days.
6.1.7 Providing and applying Chemical Crystallization Based waterproofing treatment
(from approved manufacturers) over the P.C.C. as a slurry application in 2 coats
to a total dosage rate of minimum 1.5 to 1.6 Kg. Per Sqm. or as per
manufacturers’ specification.
6.1.8 The above chemical application is protected by a coat of cement, sand mortar in
the proportion 1:4 admixed with approved waterproofing compound and
specialized acrylic based shrinkage compensating plasticizing admixture in the
proportion recommended by the manufacturer. The thickness of the treatment
shall be average 40mm.
6.1.9 The layers of sand cement mortar to be spread by grouting process. The surface
prepared to be cured properly for a minimum period of 1 to 2 days.
6.1.10 The tying of the reinforcement bars with proper cover blocks is to be undertaken
after the above layer is cured.
6.2 Wall Area:
6.2.1 The external face of the retaining wall shall be thoroughly cleaned and all
concrete projections chipped. Protruding binding wires, wooden pieces, etc. shall
be totally removed. The bolt holes, pipe sleeves, puddle flanges etc. shall be
plugged properly using micro concrete admixed with approved chemical water
proofing compound in the proportion recommended by the manufacturer.
6.2.2 Over the cleaned external surface of the retaining wall, Chemical Crystallization
Based waterproofing compound (from approved manufacturers) should be
applied in 2 coats at a total dosage rate of minimum 1.5 / 1.6 Kg. per Sqm. or as
per manufacturers’ specification.
6.2.3 The applied waterproofing compound should be water cured for a minimum
period of 3 days before back filling.
6.2.4 All construction joints and honey combed areas in the external surface of the
retaining wall shall be chased open and treated with two coats of Crystalline
slurry application or Crystalline plugging materials.
6.2.5 All back filling work to be done only after seven days of completing the water
proofing treatment. Only murum / soft soil free from rocks / boulders should be
used for back filling near the wall, taking adequate care to avoid damage to
water proofing treatment.
7. Quality Management
7.1 The contractor shall put in place a comprehensive Quality management plan to
ensure that the work is carried out as per specifications and compliance to all
requirements are established and demonstrated through comprehensive
documentation. The contractor shall engage a qualified Quality Manager to
implement the quality plan.
7.2 The standardized Inspection and Test plans [ITP] shall be adopted for the purpose of
testing material and establishing documentary evidence of conformance to technical
requirements. If the contractor proposes to adopt his own ITP, the same shall be
submitted for the approval of the Engineer. Any dilution of the testing frequency,
acceptance criteria from the standardized ITP shall have to be supported by well-
articulated arguments.
8. Safety Considerations and Requirements
8.1 Apart from general safety and health hazards, the contractor shall assess the hazards
associated with Crystalline Waterproofing Works and shall take specific action to
mitigate against the same. Some of the hazards associate with works is listed for general
guidance below.
a. For Safety considerations related to concrete works during Crystalline
waterproofing refer GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/02
b. For Safety considerations during to Rebar works GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/03.
c. For Safety considerations during Form works refer GPL/TECH SPEC/CIVIL/04.
8.2 All workmen shall be made aware of the specific hazards that they face during
Crystalline waterproofing works and shall be provided with specific personal protective
equipment to protect them.
9. Environmental considerations
9.1 Apart from general environmental impact of construction activities, the contractor
shall assess the environmental impact associated with crystalline waterproofing
works and shall take specific action to mitigate against the same.
9.2 As a general guide, the following hazards are identified as associated with Crystalline
waterproofing works.
9.2.1 Noise pollution due to operation
9.2.2 Crystalline Waterproofing Works activity involves following type of waste :
a. Non-hazardous waste: like Scrap wood, Fixtures
b. Hazardous waste like used Concrete waste, oil, paint, solvents, sealers,
thinners, Cleanup and materials contaminated with the items listed
above Drums and containers that once contained the items listed above.
9.3 When wastes are produced at the site, the contractor or subcontractor who
produces the waste typically is responsible for ensuring its proper handling and
disposal.
10. Completion & Delivery:
Work related to Crystalline waterproofing construction shall not be deemed as complete
till such time all the following conditions are fulfilled:
a. There are no defects in the waterproofing work or defects have been rectified to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. Specifically, the no of coats showing the required
uniformity of the waterproofing slurry should have been achieved as per permissible
tolerances.
b. All quality documents, test certificates have been submitted.
11. Method of Measurement:
The work of waterproofing using crystalline compound shall be measured and paid in
sq.m of the surface area of concrete over which the compound is applied. No deduction
shall be made for any opening such as tie rod, sleeve etc.. No extra payment shall be
made for repairing minor surface irregularities, minor honeycombs or filling tie rod holes.
The quoted rate shall be deemed to include:
a. Cost of Crystalline waterproofing compound including its wastage
b. Cost of mockup / validation trials
c. Cost of sampling and testing of compound through approved third party test agency
d. Cost of all temporary arrangement required for application of the compound
e. Cost of surface preparation, all types of chemical treatment / application towards
surface preparation, and curing of the treated concrete as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
12. Annexure
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