Case 1
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Introduction
Type of Building: Residential
Rising dampness is associated with the absorption of moisture of a material in contact with water or damp ground primarily thorugh capillary sorption . The height of rising dampness is mainly determined by the forces of capillarity.Masonry like bricks contain large number of capillaries of various sizes [1].
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