Lecture "waterproof concrete guidelines and structures" (in German)

The construction of waterproof structures using waterproof concrete is regulated by various guidelines and standards. In our lecture event, which complies with the continuing education regulations (approval has been applied for from the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Architects and the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Engineers), the lecturers will provide an overview of guidelines and responsibilities, information on suitable sealing solutions, building with fresh concrete composite systems, precast walls and report on practical experience from construction sites.

We cordially invite you to this event on 7 October 2025 in our training rooms in Rhede/Westphalia!

Duration: From 8:00 a.m. to approx. 3:30 p.m. (including a tour of the company)

Location: KRASO GmbH & Co. KG, Baumannweg 1, 46414 Rhede

Refreshments will be provided! After the presentations, you are invited to take part in a tour of our company!

Prof. Dr. Rainer Hohmann (Dortmund University of Applied Sciences) is Professor of Building Physics at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences. He is a member of the expert committee ‘Building and Roof Waterproofing’ of the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt), the DIN committee for DIN 18197 ‘Sealing joints in concrete with joint tapes’, the DIN committee for DIN 18541 ‘Joint tapes made of thermoplastics for sealing joints in in-situ concrete’, the DAfStb committee ‘Water-impermeable concrete structures’ and the DBV working groups ‘Injection hose systems and swellable inserts for construction joints’ and ‘High-quality use of basements’.

Dipl. Ing., Dipl. Wirtschaftsing. (FH) Thomas Zitzelsberger Studied civil engineering at the University of Wuppertal and industrial engineering at the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, 1995–2011 various activities in the field of concrete technology and special building materials. 2011-2021 Construction consulting for building waterproofing with a focus on fresh concrete composite systems. Since 2021, he has been working at the engineering firm Schiessl Gehlen Sodeikat GmbH with a focus on waterproofing planning, planner consulting and the preparation of expert reports on waterproof concrete structures, as well as the development and planning of waterproofing systems.