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  2. Damp proofing - Wikipedia

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    Rising damp is the effect of water rising from the ground into property. [3] The damp proof course may be horizontal or vertical. [4] A DPC layer is usually laid below all masonry walls, regardless if the wall is a load bearing wall or a partition wall. A damp-proof membrane (DPM) is a membrane material

  3. Vapor barrier - Wikipedia

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    Permeability can be reported in perms, a measure of the rate of transfer of water vapor through a material (1.0 US perm = 1.0 grain/square-foot·hour·inch of mercury ≈ 57 SI perm = 57 ng/s·m 2 ·Pa). American building codes started classifying vapor retarders in the 2007 IRC supplement.

  4. Vertical damp proof barrier - Wikipedia

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    The purpose of a Vertical Damp Proof Barrier is to prevent the ingress of damp and water into ... It often comes in one metre wide rolls and is installed with a 100 ...

  5. Damp (structural) - Wikipedia

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    Damp-proofing rods are available with BBA approval. The rods are placed into holes drilled in the mortar course and the active ingredients diffuse along the mortar line before curing to form a damp-proof course. [53] Damp-proofing rods are usually supplied in 180mm (7") lengths suitable for inserting into a 9-inch thick wall.

  6. Knot density - Wikipedia

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    For comparison: 100,000/square meter = 1,000/square decimeter = 65/square inch = 179/gereh. For two carpets of the same age, origin, condition and design, the one with the higher number of knots will be the more valuable. Knot density is normally measured in knots per square inch (KPSI) which is simply the number of vertical knots across one ...

  7. Construction management - Wikipedia

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    In addition to acting in the owner's interest, the construction manager must control construction costs to stay within the GMP. CM at-risk is a global term referring to the business relationship of a construction contractor, owner and architect (or designer). Typically, a CM at-risk arrangement eliminates a "low-bid" construction project.

  8. Tunnel construction - Wikipedia

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    Tunnel Construction. Tunnels are dug in types of materials varying from soft clay to hard rock. The method of tunnel construction depends on such factors as the ground conditions, the ground water conditions, the length and diameter of the tunnel drive, the depth of the tunnel, the logistics of supporting the tunnel excavation, the final use and shape of the tunnel and appropriate risk management.

  9. Construction - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 24 February 2025. Process of building or assembling a building or infrastructure For other uses, see Construction (disambiguation). "Construction site" redirects here. Not to be confused with Construction Site (TV series). Construction site and equipment prepared for start of work in Cologne, Germany ...