Construction and installation of rubber waterstop
Feb 15,2025
During the construction and installation of the waterstop, it is partially or completely embedded in the concrete during the pouring process. There are many sharp stones and steel bar heads in concrete. Due to the fact that the tear strength of plastic and rubber is 3-5 times lower than the tensile strength, once the waterstop is punctured or torn, the crack will expand without significant external force. Therefore, during the positioning of the waterstop and the pouring and compacting process of concrete, attention should be paid to the positioning method and compacting pressure to avoid the waterstop being punctured and affecting the waterstop effect. The specific precautions are as follows:
(1) Waterstops should not be exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, to prevent rain, and should not come into contact with highly polluting chemicals.
(2) During transportation and construction, prevent mechanical and steel damage to the waterstop.
(3) During the construction process, the waterstop must be reliably fixed to avoid displacement during concrete pouring and ensure the correct position of the waterstop in the concrete.
(4) The methods of fixing the waterstop include: using additional steel bars to fix it; Fixed with specialized fixtures; When perforation is required for fixing lead wires and templates, it can only be installed in the edge installation area of the waterstop, and other parts must not be damaged.
(5) When placing an order, users should calculate the length of the product based on the engineering structure and design drawings. For irregular structures, there should be a drawing description. It is recommended to connect the waterstop as a whole in the factory. If on-site connection is required, methods such as electric heating plate vulcanization bonding or cold bonding (rubber waterstop) or welding (plastic waterstop) can be used. If users have difficulty connecting, our company can send technical personnel to provide on-site guidance.
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