Uses of Waterproofing Compound for Sustainable in Structural Buildings: A Case Study of Imphal City

Abstract

Damage caused by rising moisture in structural buildings wall has become a headache in Manipur.
In this paper, a spot at Imphal city of structural buildings were inspected which seen the effects of rising
moisture on the both faces of the wall. This effect gives an issue to demolish and repair the affected parts,
using fresh constructions materials which will make less economy. To reduce this havoc, a waterproofing
compound was used during mixing of concrete which available in market namely Dr. Fixit 101 LW+. In this
paper, a sorptivity test were conducted using local available construction materials to identify amount of
moisture rise in 50 cubes of 100x100x100mm as M20 and M25 nominal mix as per IS: 456-2000 which used
different amounts of water proofer (3ml, 4ml, 5ml and 6ml) in M20, (2ml, 3ml, 4ml and 5ml) in M25 and
compared with unused water proofer concrete specimens. From the experimental test, sorptivity values were
minimized in water proofer using concrete cube specimens than unused cube specimens. Based on the results,
waterproofing compound were recommended to used suitably amount for minimize the effect of rising
moisture which increase the life spans of buildings, reduce extra materials for repaired work and make
sustainable to structural buildings and construction materials.