Corrosion control in underground concrete structures using double waterproofing shield system (DWS) |
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Authors: | Nima Ghafari |
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Affiliation: | Mapua Institute of Technology, School of Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering, Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines |
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Abstract: | High level of structural and waterproofing stability leads to long-term service life in underground infrastructures. Interaction between aggressive groundwater with tunnel causes corrosion and damage in concrete structure due to steel reinforcement corrosion and concrete cracks. This study introduces a double waterproofing shield system (DWS) as an innovative solution to waterproofing and structural failures in underground concrete structures. In this method, ordinary shotcrete mixture replaces by an organic polymer concrete (OPC) to construct a water-resistant temporary support right after each partial excavation. Two groups of specimens including reference concrete and OPC specimens were provided and tested in accordance with ASTM C 642. Waterproofing parameters including porosity, pore volume, permeability and hydraulic conductivity have been determined. Results show a remarkable reduction in mentioned parameters for OPC compared with ordinary concrete. Improvement in waterproofing performance of temporary support corresponds to a healthy final lining and increase in service life of the structure. |
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Keywords: | Corrosion Final lining structure Organic polymer concrete (OPC) Underground concrete structure Waterproofing shield Water-resistant temporary support |
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