Advanced Waterproofing & Insulation – Substructure and Superstructure

Mode: Classroom + Practical + Site Demonstration + Assessment
Target Audience: Engineers, Site Supervisors, Applicators, QA/QC Engineers, Consultants, Contractors
Training Outcome: Participants will gain technical and practical competency in design, material selection, application methods, inspection, troubleshooting, and quality assurance of waterproofing systems for substructure and superstructure works. Based on the uploaded SIWIN training content covering foundations, basements, podiums, terraces, wet areas, pools, tanks, membranes, coatings, and liquid-applied systems.

COURSE STRUCTURE

DETAILED SYLLABUS

MODULE 1: Introduction to Waterproofing & Building Protection

Theory

• What is waterproofing?
• Importance of waterproofing in construction
• Water ingress vs vapour ingress
• Positive side & negative side waterproofing
• Waterproofing lifecycle cost vs repair cost
• Building envelope concept

Practical

• Identification of leakage-prone areas in buildings
• Reading architectural drawings for waterproofing zones

Learning Outcome

Understand where and why waterproofing is essential.

MODULE 2: Concrete, Leakages & Failure Mechanisms

Theory

• Concrete porosity and permeability
• Honeycombs, shrinkage cracks, cold joints
• Capillary action
• Hydrostatic pressure
• Consequences of leakages:
  • corrosion
  • carbonation
  • sulphate attack
  • dampness
  • structural deterioration

Practical

• Visual defect identification workshop
• Leakage mapping exercise

Learning Outcome

Recognize causes and consequences of water ingress.

MODULE 3: Waterproofing Materials & System Selection

Theory

• Cementitious coatings
• Crystalline systems
• APP membranes
• SBS membranes
• PVC/TPO membranes
• EPDM membranes
• Polyurethane coatings
• Polyurea & Hybrid Polyurea
• MMA systems
• Protection boards & geotextiles
• Primers & sealants

Practical

• Material sample identification
• Product comparison workshop
• Technical data sheet interpretation

Learning Outcome

Select correct materials for project conditions.

MODULE 4: Substructure Waterproofing – Fundamentals

Theory

• Definition of substructure
• Sources of leakage below ground
• Basement usage grades
• Water table classification
• Foundation types:
  • raft
  • pile
  • isolated footing
  • combined footing
• Code references (ASTM / IS / BS)

Practical

• Basement detail drawings review
• Water pressure case calculations

Learning Outcome

Understand below-ground waterproofing design principles.

MODULE 5: Basement Waterproofing Systems

Theory

• Conventional systems:
  • Cuddapah stone
  • Shahabad stone
• Crystalline admixtures
• Preformed bonded membranes
• Loose-laid systems
• Fully bonded membranes
• Membrane detailing at pile heads, kickers, lift pits
• Drainage composites and protection systems

Practical

• Membrane rolling & overlap demo
• Torch application demo
• Detailing around penetrations
• Mock-up installation

Learning Outcome

Execute complete basement waterproofing systems.

MODULE 6: Retaining Walls, Foundations & Water Table Design (18 Hours)

Theory

• Retaining wall types:
  • confined
  • unconfined
  • diaphragm walls
  • precast walls
• High water table design
• Floating basement concepts
• Dewatering considerations
• Backfilling precautions

Practical

• Detailing wall-to-slab junctions
• Protection board fixing

Learning Outcome

Design durable systems for retaining walls and foundations.

MODULE 7: Joints, Crack Repair & Injection Systems

Theory

• Expansion joints
• Construction joints
• Movement joints
• Waterbars (PVC / Hydrophilic)
• PU injection grouts
• Epoxy injection
• Crack stitching
• Surface sealing

Practical

• Injection packer installation
• PU crack injection demo
• Joint sealant application

Learning Outcome

Repair active and dormant leakages professionally.

MODULE 8: Podium Waterproofing

Theory

• What is podium slab?
• Softscape vs Hardscape
• Root resistance systems
• Vehicular traffic decks
• Structural movement on podiums
• Podium drainage design
• Waterproofing below landscape
• Expansion joints in podium

Systems Covered

• PU coating
• Polyurea
• Cementitious systems
• Membranes under screed
• Traffic top coats

Practical

• Podium mock-up system build-up
• Root barrier installation
• Hardscape protection detailing

Learning Outcome

Design and install podium systems for landscaped and traffic areas.

MODULE 9: Terrace & Roof Waterproofing

Theory

• Exposed roof vs buried roof systems
• Slope and drainage design
• UV resistance
• Thermal movement
• Crack bridging systems
• Cool roof concepts
• Terrace gardens
• Solar roof waterproofing

Systems Covered

• APP / SBS membranes
• PU coating
• Polyurea
• Acrylic coatings
• Hybrid systems

Practical

• Surface preparation
• Primer application
• Coating thickness control
• Flood test

Learning Outcome

Deliver robust terrace waterproofing systems.

MODULE 10: Wet Areas – Toilets, Bathrooms, Balconies

Theory

• Common failures in wet areas
• Pipe penetrations
• Sunken slab waterproofing
• Balcony threshold detailing
• Screed and tile compatibility
• Tile adhesive interaction

Practical

• Bathroom waterproofing mock-up
• Pipe collar sealing
• Balcony upturn detailing

Learning Outcome

Prevent chronic leakage in residential wet areas.

MODULE 11: Water Retaining Structures – Pools & Tanks

Theory

• Positive water pressure structures
• Swimming pools
• Overhead tanks
• Underground tanks
• Potable water compatible systems
• Joint treatment in tanks
• Crack repair under water pressure

Practical

• Internal tank coating demo
• Pool detail inspection

Learning Outcome

Apply systems for water-retaining structures.

MODULE 12: Protective Screeds, Drainage & Finishes

Theory

• Protective screeds
• Drainage cells
• Geotextiles
• Protection boards
• Tiling over membranes
• Pavers on pedestals
• Overlay systems

Practical

• Screed laying levels
• Drainage board placement

Learning Outcome

Protect membranes and improve service life.

MODULE 13: QA/QC, Testing & Standards

Theory

• Inspection checklists
• Wet film thickness / DFT
• Pull-off adhesion tests
• Flood testing
• Spark testing
• Holiday testing
• Documentation
• Relevant ASTM / IS / BS standards

Practical

• Test instrument handling
• QA report preparation

Learning Outcome

Implement professional quality systems.

MODULE 14: Safety, Tools & Equipment Handling

Theory

• PPE requirements
• LPG torch safety
• Chemical handling
• Spray machine safety
• Confined space safety
• Working at heights

Practical

• Safe equipment startup/shutdown

Learning Outcome

Maintain safe work practices.

MODULE 15: Case Studies, Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis

Topics

• Basement leakage failures
• Podium landscape failures
• Terrace membrane blistering
• Bathroom recurring leakage
• Swimming pool seepage
• Wrong product selection examples
• Poor workmanship analysis

Practical

• Root cause analysis exercises
• Repair method recommendation

Learning Outcome

Solve real site problems effectively.

MODULE 16: Final Practical Assessment & Certification

Assessment Components

• Written theory exam
• Material identification test
• Practical application test
• Detailing challenge
• Viva voce

Certification Levels

• Certified Applicator
• Certified Supervisor
• Certified Waterproofing Engineer

TEACHING METHODS

• Classroom presentations
• Product demonstrations
• Hands-on practical sessions
• Mock-up training
• Site visits
• Video learning
• Group discussions
• Case studies

REQUIRED TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE

• Demo slabs & wall mock-ups
• Spray machine
• Torch kits
• Moisture meter
• Pull-off tester
• DFT gauges
• Crack injection pump
• Safety PPE kits
• Sample materials

CERTIFICATION CRITERIA

FINAL OUTCOME

After this , trainees will be capable of:

• Selecting suitable waterproofing systems
• Supervising site execution
• Performing quality inspections
• Diagnosing failures
• Executing repairs
• Managing waterproofing projects independently