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(2x660MW)
Ltd. Jawaharpur
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Gannon Dunkerley & Co. (2x660MW)
Ltd. Jawaharpur
Thermal power
plant
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Methodology for Waterproofing work
Objective
Cico Tapecrete P-151 is used for surface treatment, protecting, waterproofing and repairing
concrete and masonry. Water proofing of basement, toilet, terrace, roofs, swimming pools, water
tank and other water retaining structures.
Material
MAN POWER
Surface preparation
1. Preparation of Base which includes Cleaning, Brushing and removal of flaky material.
Remove all dust, loose material which could affect the bond between the surface and the
cico Tapecrete p151 coating.
2. All concrete surface shall be thoroughly prewetted.
3. When placing Cico Tapecrete P151 coating, water should be removed so that surface is only
damp.
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Gannon Dunkerley & Co. (2x660MW)
Ltd. Jawaharpur
Thermal power
plant
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4. Depression are to be filled and leveled using fillers (cement 1 kg : Sand 1.5 kg : Tapecrete
0.5 Kg) .
Application
1. Cico Tapecrete P151 is mixed with neat cement in ratio of 1:2 (Tapecrete P151 1: cement: 2)
by weight .The mix has to be stirred thoroughly until smooth homogeneous slurry is obtained.
Wait for 5-10 minutes to release entrapped air bubbles.
2. Any lump found in mix should be removed. Mix has to be applied by brush on surface
3. First coat should be allowed to air dry for 5-6 hrs to apply second coat.
4. After that 50 mm PCC M 15 grade with 10 mm nominal size coarse aggregate laying for
protection of water proofing coat.
Curring
Application of final coat of cico tapecrete P151 ,initial air drying shall be done for 2-6 hours.
During this period no water is to be used for curing. After period of 6 hrs moist curing shall be
done for next 24 hrs by sprinkling of water on coating surface. During this period at no point of
time should the cico Tapecrete p151 coating be left completely dry or submerged in water.
following moist curing the cico tapecrete coating shall be allow to air dry for 2 days before
submersion in water
Safety Measures
Proper precautions should be taken during waterproofing work i.e. workmen should wear PPE like
safety belt, safety shoe, helmet, goggles, while working on height.
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