Evaluation of Contemporary Waterproofing Treatments for Seepage Control: Case Study of Pakistan

Abstract

Since the beginning of the construction industry, the existence of seepage has had a significant impact on the aesthetics and longevity of structures. The stability and performance of civil constructions are greatly affected by seepage flow through soils, hence seepage control is a critical and technical issue in engineering procedures. The presence of a high water table, poor construction practises, a lack of competence, and numerous other factors all contribute to the problem of predominant seepage. Various high-resilient chemicals, enhanced coating/treatment procedures, transparency in craftsmanship execution, and labour skill sets have all been the focus of much seepage research worldwide. There has long been a serious seepage issue in residential buildings and other infrastructure. We used a variety of waterproofing treatments and configurations to build Four Brick masonry pools in situ to test the effect of seepage caused by subpar building practises and sloppy workmanship. As a result of this investigation, we will be able to check that which waterproofing treatment is most effective in controlling seepage of water out of three selected treatments.