Abstract:
since inception of construction industry, presence of seepage is affecting structural
aesthetics, durability of structure and is becoming paramount concern for everybody.
Seepage flow through soils has great influence on stabilities and performances of civil
structures, Hence seepage control is critical and technical issue in engineering practices. Major
problem of pre-dominant seepage is presence of high water table, poor construction practices, lack
of expertise and many other reasons. Globally much research work has been carried out on seepage
which consists use of various high resilient chemicals, improved coating/treatment techniques,
transparency in execution of workmanship and labor skills. Buildings and infrastructure in
Risalpur Cantonment have also been subjected to aggravated seepage problem since long. This
study is therefore an effort to ascertain issues related to seepage focusing on existing construction
practices. In order to evaluate the real time problem, we have constructed ten different samples in
situ by using different DPC materials and configurations to study the impact of seepage due to
poor construction practices and workman ship. Moreover, it is pertinent to mention that we have
selected a high water table construction site and by ensuring adequate workmanship under
technical supervision. Our results have revealed that if the construction practices and good
workmanship are practiced in true letter and spirit, the seepage problem in Risalpur Cantonment
