Analysis on Waterproof and Drainage Systems of Pit House in the West of Henan Province

Abstract:

This paper analyzes on the unique concept, design and construction of waterproofing and drainage of Pit House in the west of Henan Province, China. The drainage design of Pit House concentrates on the water shutoff for controlling of catchment area and preventing rainwater flooding, the water drainage for draining water from roof, and the water seepage for draining off rain from underground courtyard. The waterproof mainly focuses on the protection to key waterproof parts of building materials and easy ways of building technology.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 238)
• Pages: 482-485
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.238.482
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Gui Xiu Wang, Hong Guang Li
• Keywords: Concept, Design, Drainage System, Pit House, Structure, Waterproof System

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