Dam & Irrigation
Preserving Structural Integrity of Dams
The long-term structural integrity of dams and irrigation systems depends on keeping moisture from contacting the steel reinforcement. Inadequate waterproofing, cracks, failing joints, biochemical attacks, alkali aggregate reaction and abrasion are problems often found in this challenging environment.
Deteriorating concrete can lead to water loss, reduction in water flow and expensive unplanned maintenance. Failing or compromised dams and irrigation systems can even threaten public safety and environmental quality, so it is critical to protect and maintain them. Whether specified for new construction, or used for repairing and rehabilitating dams and irrigation systems, Xypex Crystalline Technology blocks water ingress into the structure and extends the life of these critical structures.
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Tunnel 45
Located next to the Mediterranean, the tunnel faced several challenges due to chemicals in the water and extreme hydrostatic pressure. Tunnel 45 was constructed using Xypex Admix C-1000 NF, which was added to the concrete mix at the time of batching, speeding up the construction schedule.
UPOV Zaprešić Wastewater Collection & Treatment Plant
The UPOV Zaprešić project involved the construction of new wastewater treatment and collection structures that required reliable performance under continuous exposure to wastewater, moisture, and aggressive environmental conditions.
Pre-Sedimentation Tank Renovation
The project involved the urgent restoration of a 36-meter-diameter pre-sedimentation tank at a wastewater treatment plant that processes over 4 million cubic meters of industrial water annually. The tank has been successfully used for decades to treat wastewater from the paper industry.
Google Campus
The redevelopment of the historic Arnulfpost site into the Google Campus Germany required a comprehensive waterproofing strategy for a large-scale, water impermeable underground structure, including a new parking garage and rehabilitation of protected historic buildings.
