KRUISFONTEIN WWTW
WATERSTOPS
Product used:
PROJECT LOCATION
Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
SIZE OF PROJECT
500 m durajoint Ext E 200 mm
150 m durajoint SW-R
NATURE OF PROJECT
Upgrading of Kruisfontein Waste Water Treatment Works. durajoint SW-R (swellable waterstop rubber) is a Hydrophilic Butyl rubber waterstop manufactured into high performance synthetic elastomer strips. Ideal for sealing of prefabricated concrete element e.g. joints in tunnels and shafts and may also be used for “open joints”. durajoint SW-R are made from new generation expanding rubber sealing material that can handle expansion up to 400% and is stable during the swelling process. durajoint External E PVC are placed on blinding layers prior to casting footing.
OTHER PRODUCTS USED
- durarep FR – Polymer modified, fibre-reinforced structual repair mortar
- flexothane G – Polyurethane joint sealant around 40 mm x 20 mm
- durajoint flexband system – bandage wrapped around joints to prevent ingress of water
CONTRACTOR DETAILS
Uhambiso Consulting Engineers;
Trevroveer (main contractor)
LRC Civils (sub-sontractor
PROJECT START & END DATES
May 2016 – June 2017
a.b.e.® EMPLOYEE INVOLVED
Dean Botha