Page 10 - Construction Waterproofing Handbook

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Material Selection / 5.20
Elongation / 5.21
Modulus of Elasticity / 5.21
Elasticity / 5.21
Adhesive Strength / 5.22
Cohesive Strength / 5.22
Shore Hardness / 5.23
Material Testing / 5.24
Sealant Validation Program / 5.25
Materials / 5.25
Acrylics / 5.26
Butyl / 5.27
Latex / 5.28
Polysulfides / 5.28
Polyurethane / 5.29
Silicones / 5.30
Precompressed Foam Sealant / 5.31
Substrates / 5.32
Aluminum Substrates / 5.33
Cement Asbestos Panels / 5.33
Precast Concrete Panels / 5.34
Tiles / 5.35
PVC / 5.35
Stonework / 5.36
Terra Cotta / 5.36
Sealant Application / 5.36
Joint Preparation / 5.37
Priming / 5.38
Backing Materials / 5.38
Mixing, Applying, and Tooling Sealants / 5.40
Cold-Weather Sealing / 5.45
Narrow Joints / 5.46
Metal-Frame Perimeters / 5.47
Glazing / 5.49
Glazing Materials / 5.52

Chapter 6. Expansion Joints 6.1

Introduction / 6.1
Expansion Joint Detailing / 6.1
Design of Joint / 6.3
Choosing a Joint System / 6.4
Sealants / 6.4
T-Joint Systems / 6.7
Expanding Foam Sealant / 6.10
Hydrophobic Expansion Systems / 6.11
Sheet Systems / 6.11
Bellows Systems / 6.15
Preformed Rubber Systems / 6.17
Combination Rubber and Metal Systems / 6.18
Vertical Expansion Joints / 6.22
Heavy-Duty Metal Systems / 6.23
Below-Grade Expansion Systems / 6.26
Expansion Joint Application / 6.29

Chapter 7. Admixtures 7.1
Introduction / 7.1
Hydration / 7.1
Dry Shake / 7.2