What is DPC? Question Answer

Question 1. What is a Damp Proof Course/moisture-resistant course?

Answer: A damp proof course (DPC) is generally applied at the basement level, which limits the movement of moisture through the walls and floors.

Question 2. What is the abbreviation DPC in the construction industry?

Answer: DPC stands for Damp Proof Course.

Question 3. What are the desirable properties of DPC material?

Answer: Desirable properties of DPC material are:

A. It should be impermeable.

B. It should be strong, durable, and capable of withstanding dead and live loads without damage.

C. It should be dimensionally stable.

D. It should not contain fusible salts such as sulfates, chlorides, and nitrates.

Question 4. What are the types of DPC materials?

Answer: A. Flexible Materials: Materials like bituminous felts (which can be hessian-based or fiber/glass fiber-based), plastic sheets (polyethylene sheets), etc.

B. Semi-solid materials: Putty, asphalt, or a combination of materials or layers.

C. Solid materials: Materials such as prime bricks, stones, slates, cement concrete, etc.

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