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The document discusses construction joints which are used to join sections of concrete but are not intended to accommodate movement. Proper preparation of the first concrete section is important to enhance adhesion, and involves removing surface laitance without disturbing aggregate particles. If done correctly without contamination, a construction joint can retain liquid without a waterstop.

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Pages From Liquid-Retaining-Structures-2-5

The document discusses construction joints which are used to join sections of concrete but are not intended to accommodate movement. Proper preparation of the first concrete section is important to enhance adhesion, and involves removing surface laitance without disturbing aggregate particles. If done correctly without contamination, a construction joint can retain liquid without a waterstop.

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CONSTRUCTION JOINTS

Steel continuity

Concrete joint surface prepared


for subsequent continuity
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
Construction joints are not intended to
accommodate movement across the joint but,
due to the discontinuity of the concrete, some
slight shrinkage may occur.
This is reduced by proper preparation of the
face of the first placed section of concrete to
enhance adhesion between the two concrete
faces.
Joint preparation consists in removing the
surface laitance from the concrete without
disturbing the particles of aggregate. ※
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
It is preferable to carry out the treatment when
the concrete is at least 5 days old, either by
sandblasting or scabbling with a small air tool.
The use of retarders painted on the formwork is
not recommended, because of the possibility of
contamination of the reinforcement passing
through the end formwork.
The face of construction joint must be flat.
If a construction joint has been properly
designed, prepared and constructed, it will retain
liquid without a water-stop .※

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