Underground Infrastructure Settlement

Pipes, Utility Vaults, Lines & Conduits, and Tunnels can develop multiple problems over time. Some of these problems such as leaking and corrosion can be addressed it the concrete repair and waterproofing section. Many of these types of infrastructures can develop movement (either heave or settlement) from soil conditions.

With the right team of forensic engineers we can develop a good understanding of the problem with its underlying causes and develop a plan to fix the problem at its source. The plan may consist of Cement grouting, Chemical Grouting, Micro Piles, Helical Piers, or Carbon Fiber Reinforcement.

Chemical Grouting offers the dual benefits of soil stabilization and moisture control through soils. On the other hand perhaps the build up of hydrostatic pressure on a wall may exacerbate the problem, and cellular concrete modified to become open celled to allow moisture to pass through may be required.

These types of technologies are very cost effective compared with removal and replacement involving excavation, particularly if the undergrounds are located under surface infrastructure, such as buildings, equipment, or property that may belong to others.

Call us today on the front end to help develop engineered sustainable, tailor fitted solutions that can be built in to your project from the start.