Combined pile/slab foundations are defined in DIN 1054:2010-12 as geotechnical composites consisting of a foundation slab and piles or diaphragm wall elements. This form of foundation engineering is u

Where necessary, penetrations are subsequently sealed against water ingress, e.g. penetrations for roof installations or for cable or pipe penetrations in basement walls; subsequent sealing of formwor

Liquid polymers are used for waterproofing of buildings. The waterproofing system can feature other components (e.g. reinforcing inserts, sealing tapes and collars) in addition to the liquid polymer.

Pipes for the conveyance of liquids hazardous to water are executed with special inner coatings or linings to make them liquid-tight. Inner coatings and linings for pipes and tanks for liquids hazardo

Chimneys serve to discharge flue gases into the outside air via an outlet above roof level. They must be designed in such a way that no flue gases can escape into living areas and the surrounding buil

Measures for ground improvement are carried out prior to the start of construction work to increase the load-bearing capacity of the ground locally or for larger areas. The aim is to improve the soil'

A fire-resistant damper of special construction technique and application is a construction technique for sealing fire compartments. It mainly consists of a shut-off device integrated into a fire-resi