Typical vertical joints between two prefabricated ordinary concrete external wall components — 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, solutions are proposed, by way of examples, that experiences and laboratory studies have shown to be satisfactory under the usual conditions. Is applicable to all public or private buildings, used as dwellings, offices, educational or hospital premises.