The American Concrete Institute Committee 350, Environmental Engineeri
ng Concrete Structures, recognized a need for standardized criteria as
well as a standardized method of testing reinforced concrete structur
es for watertightness. AWWA's Committee 400, Waterproofing, was also i
nterested in documenting the state-of-the-art of watertightness testin
g and criteria for reinforced concrete tanks. A joint subcommittee was
subsequently formed to prepare a report containing recommendations on
watertightness for reinforced concrete containment structures. This a
rticle presents the findings of the joint report.