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Arun Rai Head/VP/GM-Marketing, APAAR Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
 
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P V Raman  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
While crystalline is based on OPC as raw materail, it rects with free lime in concrete to effectively function. But now a days PPC is widely used in construction, which has very minimal free lime. How does crystalline is effective there?  
Arun Rai  |  Argues in support of  |  1 year ago
Yes, its not only make concrete water tight, it also protects the concrete from Chloride ion diffusion and reduces the sulphate attack, hence enhancing the durability of concrete.
Anjaneyula Reddy  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
I too suggest crystalline waterproofing. This process is cost effective and consumes less time.  This method uses a catalytic reaction to seal the pores, capillaries and shrinkage cracks that occur naturally in concrete. Crystalline waterproofing...
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P V Raman  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
While crystalline is based on OPC as raw materail, it rects with free lime in concrete to effectively function. But now a days PPC is widely used in construction, which has very minimal free lime. How does crystalline is effective there?  
Arun Rai  |  Argues in support of  |  1 year ago
Yes, its not only make concrete water tight, it also protects the concrete from Chloride ion diffusion and reduces the sulphate attack, hence enhancing the durability of concrete.
Anjaneyula Reddy  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
I too suggest crystalline waterproofing. This process is cost effective and consumes less time.  This method uses a catalytic reaction to seal the pores, capillaries and shrinkage cracks that occur naturally in concrete. Crystalline waterproofing...
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1 Allow for change in use in the design
2 Match the materials to the environment
Zubair Irshad  |  Added idea  "Durable design by using GGBS, fly ash or microsilica carefully done & tested with goood workmenship"  |  1 year ago
Durablity of concrete is based on a successful design that comply satisfy the relavent standards. The impermeable nature of concrete makes it a sort of inert material, however it does goes through cycle of reaction from outside as well as within....
Arun Rai  |  Added idea  "XYPEX Crystalline Products"  |  1 year ago
We can add XYPEX kind crystalline products into concrete mix design, as this not only make concrete water tight, it also protects the concrete from Chloride ion diffusion and reduces the sulphate attack, hence enhancing the durability of...
Borawade Jalindar laxman  |  Supported idea  "Allow for change in use in the design"  |  3 years ago
Yes i fully agreed upon all u friends , but what about maintainance??? . it should have some preventive maint system like painting coating clading
 
 
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P V Raman  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
While crystalline is based on OPC as raw materail, it rects with free lime in concrete to effectively function. But now a days PPC is widely used in construction, which has very minimal free lime. How does crystalline is effective there?  
Arun Rai  |  Argues in support of  |  1 year ago
Yes, its not only make concrete water tight, it also protects the concrete from Chloride ion diffusion and reduces the sulphate attack, hence enhancing the durability of concrete.
Anjaneyula Reddy  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
I too suggest crystalline waterproofing. This process is cost effective and consumes less time.  This method uses a catalytic reaction to seal the pores, capillaries and shrinkage cracks that occur naturally in concrete. Crystalline waterproofing...
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Membranes 
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 Crystaline
P V Raman  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
While crystalline is based on OPC as raw materail, it rects with free lime in concrete to effectively function. But now a days PPC is widely used in construction, which has very minimal free lime. How does crystalline is effective there?  
Arun Rai  |  Argues in support of  |  1 year ago
Yes, its not only make concrete water tight, it also protects the concrete from Chloride ion diffusion and reduces the sulphate attack, hence enhancing the durability of concrete.
Anjaneyula Reddy  |  Argues in support of  "Crystaline"  |  1 year ago
I too suggest crystalline waterproofing. This process is cost effective and consumes less time.  This method uses a catalytic reaction to seal the pores, capillaries and shrinkage cracks that occur naturally in concrete. Crystalline waterproofing...
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SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  1 year ago
I support Arun's views.It depends upon the requirement of structure.
Mansuri Hamid  |  Argues in support of  "No"  |  2 years ago
what will be the best practice for concrete joint in water structures ?
Arun Rai  |  Argues in support of  "Yes"  |  1 year ago
Its totaly depent on the structures requirement. The best way is to use Bonding agent during the concreting and sutable waterbars can be used. Bentonite based waterbar are among the best as it swells in contact on water.
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