Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
(OP)
Hi I have a water tank partitioned into many smaller square cells like a checkerboard. I have seen T-shaped wall corner forms but what about cross-shaped? I have never seen those before. Is it too hard to do.
The cells needs to be water tight such that water cannot get from one cell to the next and therefore require ribbed pvc waterstops in them.
Anybody have suggestions on where to place these vertical construction joints?
The cells needs to be water tight such that water cannot get from one cell to the next and therefore require ribbed pvc waterstops in them.
Anybody have suggestions on where to place these vertical construction joints?






RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
As far as the spacing, I don't know how big your structure is, but 15 ft. from a corner is a good number. Pour the cross sections last.
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
I'd likely use a large bulbed PVC waterstop that fits on the form, not in the middle of the wall... had too much problem with these collapsing. You might also include a vulclay type of joint in the middle and terminate half the reinforcing or use proper dowels.
Dik
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
Yes, the type Dik is talking about just sits flat on the form. If the forms are wood, you nail them on. Some people call them "rearguard" waterstops, but in your case you should use them each side.
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.
RE: Vertical Construction Joints @ 4-way wall corners.