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Abstract
Concrete is a construction material, used in wide variety of situations. So it is very important to consider its durability as it has indirect effect on economy, serviceability and maintenance. In case of hydraulic and water retaining structures, concrete is directly exposed to water or humid environment. Hence, permeability of concrete becomes major concern for the durability of such structures. Water proofing compounds can be used to improve the pore structure of concrete and hence to reduce the water permeability of concrete. Nowadays, a number of waterproofing products are available in market which works on reduction of permeability of concrete. Few of them are required to be added while mixing the concrete ingredients and few others are applied on the concrete surface. The main aim of this project is to study the effect of waterproofing compounds added at ratio of 2%,6% &10% to the concrete and its durability and mechanical properties of concrete are determined.