Test Your Knowledge of Blindside Waterproofing Best Practices

This week’s quiz is from Blindside waterproofing: Strategies to mitigate installation surprises. Blindside waterproofing plays a critical role in the durability and watertightness of below-grade structures, yet design and coordination oversights can lead to costly construction surprises. This short quiz tests your understanding of the technical challenges and best practices in blindside waterproofing—from SOE design integration to site-specific conditions and material compatibility.

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Quiz - Aug 13
1. Which of the following Support of Excavation (SOE) features poses a significant challenge to blindside waterproofing due to permanent penetrations that rely on sealants rather than continuous membranes?
2. What is a key risk associated with back-lagged soldier piles in blindside waterproofing systems?
3. Why are stay-in-place wire mesh formworks typically prohibited by blindside waterproofing manufacturers?

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