Typical horizontal joints between an external wall of prefabricated ordinary concrete components and a concrete floor — Properties. characteristics and classification criteria

For the determination of the watertightness of a joint a method has still not been elaborated. Because of the fundamental importance of this property, a solution is proposed, by way of an example, that experience and laboratory studies have shown to be satisfactory under the usual conditions. Is applicable to public or private buildings, used as dwellings, offices, educational or hospital premises.