Why do waterproof boards in Guizhou tunnels age? How can we slow down the aging of waterproof boards in the Liupanshui Tunnel in Guizhou?
Release date:
2020-12-04
Generally, for aging tests, inflate the double-seam area with air to a pressure of 0.15–0.2 MPa, ensuring the length between the two weld seams measures 30–60 mm, and maintain this pressure for 1–5 minutes. If the pressure shows no significant drop during this period, the test is considered合格 (passing). For single welds, T-joints, and repair areas, perform a vacuum test using a 50 cm × 50 cm grid. The vacuum pressure must be at least 0.005 MPa, held for 30 seconds; if no bubbles appear in the soapy solution, the test passes. Additionally, indoor tensile strength tests on the welds should exceed that of the base material. Quality inspections should be carried out continuously as construction progresses. First, add anti-aging agents to the raw materials to counteract the effects of external factors such as light, oxygen, and heat—for example, by incorporating适量 of antioxidants, light stabilizers, and dark-colored carbon black. Some companies have successfully added anti-aging additives to polypropylene, resulting in only a 25% loss in strength after four years of direct exposure to sunlight. In contrast, without these additives, the material would lose nearly all of its strength within just 2 to 3 months when exposed directly to sunlight.

Generally, for aging tests, inflate the double-seam area with air to a pressure of 0.15–0.2 MPa, ensuring the length between the two weld seams measures 30–60 mm, and maintain this pressure for 1–5 minutes. If the pressure shows no significant drop during this period, the test is considered合格 (passing). For single welds, T-joints, and repair areas, perform a vacuum test using a 50 cm × 50 cm grid. The vacuum pressure must be at least 0.005 MPa, held for 30 seconds; if no bubbles appear in the soapy solution, the test passes. Additionally, indoor tensile strength tests on the welds should exceed that of the base material. Quality inspections should be carried out continuously as construction progresses. Why does aging occur? And how can we slow down the aging of the waterproof panels in the Liupanshui Tunnel in Guizhou? Let’s analyze this together below:
Delay Generally, for aging tests, inflate the double-seam area with air to a pressure of 0.15–0.2 MPa, ensuring the length between the two weld seams measures 30–60 mm, and maintain this pressure for 1–5 minutes. If the pressure shows no significant drop during this period, the test is considered合格 (passing). For single welds, T-joints, and repair areas, perform a vacuum test using a 50 cm × 50 cm grid. The vacuum pressure must be at least 0.005 MPa, held for 30 seconds; if no bubbles appear in the soapy solution, the test passes. Additionally, indoor tensile strength tests on the welds should exceed that of the base material. Quality inspections should be carried out continuously as construction progresses. Generally, for aging tests, inflate the double-seam area with air to a pressure of 0.15–0.2 MPa at a length of 30–60 mm between the two weld seams, and maintain this pressure for 1–5 minutes. If the pressure shows no significant drop during this time, the test is considered合格 (passing). For single welds, T-joints, and repair areas, perform a vacuum test using a 50 cm × 50 cm grid. The vacuum pressure must be greater than or equal to 0.005 MPa, held for 30 seconds; if no bubbles appear in the soapy solution, the test passes. Additionally, indoor tensile strength tests on the welds should exceed that of the base material. Quality inspections should be conducted continuously as construction progresses.
First, add anti-aging agents to the raw materials to inhibit the effects of external factors such as light, oxygen, and heat—for example, by incorporating适量 of antioxidants, light stabilizers, and dark-colored carbon black. Some companies have successfully added anti-aging additives to polypropylene, resulting in only a 25% loss in strength after four years of direct exposure to sunlight. In contrast, without these additives, the material would lose nearly all of its strength within just 2 to 3 months when exposed directly to sunlight.
Second, implement proactive protective measures in the project—for example, minimize the exposure time of materials to sunlight as much as possible, or cover them with compacted soil and rock (with a recommended thickness of at least 30 cm) or submerge them in deep water.
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