Structural Waterproofing Course

This 3-day course is run in a three-day block. Attendance on this course by delegates from members companies will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare for the Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing exam (CSSW). Achievement of this qualification is a requirement for membership of the PCA Structural Waterproofing Group and provides eligibility for issuing GPI guarantees for waterproofing.

Day 1 - Basic Principles of Structural Waterproofing

• BS 8102
• BCA/BSWA Design Guide
• Other documents
• Design Philosophy
• High water tables
• Salt contamination
• Induced stresses
• Types of systems
• Selecting systems
• Combining systems
• Conforming to BS 8102

Day 2 - Surveying, Reporting and Quoting

• Assessing ground conditions and structure
• Preparing a report
• Quoting
• Basic Contract Law

Day 3 - Principles and Application of Cementitious and Cavity Drain Systems

• General principles of cementitious systems - sand/cement mixes, hydration, curing, shrinkage, bonding, wall/floor junctions
• Cavity drains - fixing, lapping, sumps & pumps, wall/floor junctions
• General points for both systems - fixings, decoration
  

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Members Rates (Ex VAT) £400  Non-Members (Ex VAT) £475

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Structural Waterproofing Course	14-16 Oct 2008	Book online	Printable form