CHEPTER:-2:- TYPES OF TERRACING

2.1:- TYPES OF TERRACINGS

Proper terracing contributes to a great extent to the waterproofing. Junction

arrangement of a terracing with parapets is of utmost importance. Where a terracing is
not embedded inside the parapet wall as per arrangements in annexure-I, alternative
arrangement is possible to make the joint water proof by arrangements shown in
annexure-V. A brief review of the various types of terracing used and precautions to
be taken are given below:-

2.1.1:- BRICK BAT COBA

This involves lying of 80 – l00 mm thick coba concrete on a prepared surface

with graded broken brick aggregate. Concrete can be lime concrete or cement concrete
with water proofing compound. This is useful for giving the surface the required slope
so as to drain out water quickly. Since brick-ballast is hygroscopic, very good
workmanship, mixing of all the ingredients in correct proportion and adequate