DPC,PPC,RCC

What is concrete?

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What is a damp proof course and why it is essential?

Construction

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Health and Safety

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Materials for Damp Proof Course (DPC):

The materials commonly used to check dampness can be divided into the following three categories:

SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR DAMP PROOF COURSE:

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General principles to be observed while laying DPC

Figure 1: Plan of building showing DPC

Figure 2: DPC for internal wall

Figure 3: DPC for flooring

Figure 4: DPC Treatment for basement on undrained soils.

Typical usage rates:

Plain cement concrete

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Materials Specifications:

• Aggregate

• Coarse aggregate

Reinforced cement concreteReinforced concrete

For a strong, ductile and durable construction the reinforcement shall have the following properties:

Advantages of reinforced concrete

Disadvantages of reinforced concrete

Common failure modes of steel reinforced concrete

Typical mechanisms leading to durability problems are:

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