THE APPLICATION OF CRYSTAL PERMEATION MATERIALS FOR UNDERGROUNG WATERPROOFING ENGINEERING
Ming-Jui Hung Ruei-Chun Liu Chien-Hung Chen Hui-Zhong Fan Ran Huang Jung-Hung Yuan
ABSTRACT
Traditional waterproofing method for underground power plants, oil storage tanks, sewage plants, tunnels and substations is to apply an impervious membrane onto the external face of a wall and back filled with soil. However, it may not be effective if the waterproofing material deteriorates with time, or if the membrane is damaged during handling, or due to improper overlapping. This Paper introduces a waterproofing technique by crystallization, which has been used extensively around the world. Discussion is focused on the mechanisms of crystallization permeation and crack self-repair. Several cases used in Taiwan are reported. It is hoped that the concepts and engineering practice of waterproofing by crystallization will be helpful to engineers.
Key Words: Underground engineering, waterproofing engineering, crystal permeation.