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Cement structure containing a waterproofing layer

US6489032B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 1999
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2111/503
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process of providing a waterproof concrete structure comprising the steps of(a) providing a layer of a concrete composition on a support;(b) spraying on to this concrete composition a waterproofing layer; and(c) applying to the waterproofing layer a further layer of a concrete composition;characterized in that the waterproofing layer is provided by a composition which comprises an aqueous dispersion of coalescable particles of thermoplastic polymer. The method is useful in the waterproofing of tunnel linings.

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