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Irrigation Head Gate Void Fill Erosion Control Soil Stabilization

Problem

Erosion of support soils beneath this concrete head gate had happened over time caused by turbulent water eroding soils beneath the inlet floors and undermining the structure. The voids created beneath the inlet had grown large enough that the foundation of the structure was compromised. In high water events, the undercut of the water could potentially wash out the entire head gate.
FC Excavation, the general contractor responsible for repair of the head gate was hired to provide a permanent solution to stop water from undercutting and carrying soil away from beneath the floor of the structure. An in situ solution, that would not require excavation or ripping out and replacing the concrete was preferred. They were also looking to make the repair during the fall when water was not being diverted through the head gate and have it solid before irrigation started in the Spring.

Solution

Concrete Stabilization Technologies partnered with Josh Frappart of FC Excavation in designing a permanent solution to fill voids and create an impermeable curtain wall beneath the head gate to support the structure and prevent future erosion.

Upon investigation of the site, it was discovered that voids as large as 2 cubic yards exist-ed beneath the head gate. To create a stronger base, the FC Excavation crew first added rock and soil into the large voids. Injections were then made into the soil, creating support pressure and filling the voids.

The hydro-insensitive expanding structural polymer (ESP) consolidates and strengthens the weak base soil and lenses out to fill voids, reinforces and densifies the soil, and creates a permanent barrier against water erosion.

Once the crew had finished injections, the contractor brought in rip rap to be placed on top of the repaired area.

Result

The entire repair of this undermined head gate was completed in 6 hours.

The expanding structural polymer installed by CST’s technicians efficiently and effectively rehabilitated this irrigation head gate with ZERO EXCAVATION.

The ESP used to repair the head gate will effectively mitigate against future erosion. The impervious barrier created beneath the structure will divert water from forming a channel beneath the head gate.

CST’s expanding structural polymer repair process is highly effective for preventing seepage and controlling erosion caused by water. Because of its hydro-insensitive characteristics, the ESP can be installed in wet environments and does not degrade in water. This in situ repair process saves irrigation districts and land owners the high cost and downtime of rip out and replace while providing a permanent solution.

Challenge

  • Create a permanent solution to undermining and channeling caused by water.
  • Fill voids without having to excavate the structure.
  • Consolidate the soil and rock material into an effective support system for the structure.

Benefits

  • ZERO EXCAVATION in situ repair process.
  • Hydro-Insensitive material.
  • Easily reach areas where large equipment would cause damage, or unable to access.
  • Effective rehabilitation of existing infrastructure eliminates cost of rip out and replace.
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City of Buffalo WY Swimming Pool Void Fill Soil Stabilization

Problem

The City of Buffalo Wyoming’s public pool had experienced large amounts of water loss due to leaks in the main fill lines beneath the pool. Cracks in the concrete floor of the pool had also contributed to the water loss.

The leaks were causing ponds of water to develop beneath the pool, weakening base soils and this massive structure’s support system.

The City needed a solution that would seal the leaks in the main lines and underseal the floor of the pool to stop water loss.

Because of the large size, tearing out the concrete to repair the leaks would be extremely expensive and would cause major disruption for the public with a lengthy closure.

The City was looking for an in situ repair that would seal the leaks, stabilize base soils and allow the pool to be returned to service quickly.

Solution

CST partnered with City of Buffalo Public Works Director Les Hook, and department staff to design an in situ repair to seal the leaks, stabilize and void fill the soils to support the pool.

Through a thorough investigation of the pool, it was determined that the ponding water was mainly collecting beneath the deeper end.

Injection holes were drilled, and the crew installed expanding structural polymer, starting at the shallow end, and working towards the deeper end of the pool.

The injection pattern was carefully designed to only void fill and underseal the bottom of the pool without lifting any of the concrete.

As injections were made, water was displaced and pushed out from beneath the pool and the saturated support soils.

Result

A total of 30,454 square feet area was successfully void filled and under sealed in a matter of a few days using CST’s expanding structural polymer injection technologies.

The repair did not require any excavation and the pool was immediately available to be refilled and put back into use following completion of CST’s polymer injection process.

The City saved thousands of dollars avoiding a rip out and replace scenario.

The hydro-insensitive characteristics of CST’s expanding structural polymer is ideal for rehabilitating leaking infrastructure. The Zero Excavation repair process is an ideal solution for repairing water lines, sewer connections, dams, inlets, irrigation structures, manholes and ground water cutoff walls. The high ten-sile strength of the material mitigates against channeling and is an ideal void fill and soil stabilization solution.

Challenges

  • Design a cost effective repair solution to void and seal beneath the pool without tearing out the massive con-crete floor.
  • Complete repairs efficiently without major disruption to the public or a lengthy closure.
  • Stay within the City’s maintenance budget.

    • Benefits

  • Zero Excavation, in situ repairs.
  • Highly effective soil stabilization, void fill, and undersealing process.
  • Hydro-insensitive material works well in saturated environments.
  • High tensile strength mitigates against erosion and channeling.
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    Drain Pan Void Fill Structural Support CDOT Region 1

    A drain pan structure running adjacent to US-287 near Broomfield Colorado had experienced significant voids of varying severity beneath the structure. The drain pan was designed to move water away from the roadway during water events and run off; however, due to issues with the design of this particular structure, water was running beneath the concrete and eroding areas beneath the pan. The integrity of the structure was compro-mised due to the weakened and eroded supporting soil.

    CDOT needed an effective solution to treat and repair the almost 800 foot long problem section of drain pan that would not only fill the voided areas, but also protect it against additional damage and structural failure that may also effect the safety of the adjacent highway.

    A thorough evaluation of the site was conducted prior to design of the repair plan for the drain pan. It was determined that the more severe voids were located on the uphill slope area of the structure. Alternate solutions, including a flowable fill, were taken into account while determining the most effective way to treat the area. However, due to the advanced features of CST’s proprie-tary injection process, and the unique characteristics of the specialized expanding structural polymer, it was determined that filling the voided areas using this process would most effectively and most efficiently solve the problem. Injections were made directly through the drain pan, filling voids, and strengthening the supporting soils.

    The entire stretch of affected drain pan was void filled and stabilized in four days without any disruption to traffic flow along the adjacent highway.

    The treatment method allowed CDOT to extend the use life of the structure and avoid the expense of tearing out and replacing the structure.

    The specifically designed repair not only eliminated the void space beneath the pan and strengthened the soils, but also provided protection to the structure against future erosion.

    Repair costs came in under budget for this project.

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    Riverton Utah Commercial Void Fill and Soil Stabilization

    In early February of 2018, a major water line break caused significant voiding be- neath the floor slab of a large commercial retail warehouse in Riverton UT. The pressure of the water was so great, in addition to causing large voids beneath the floor, it actually cracked the slab, and push water through the control joints in the concrete, flooding portions of the store. Scott Davis with Kleinfelder Engineering contacted CST concerning the damage, looking for an in situ solution to fill the voids. Soil testing performed after the water line break revealed that the soil compaction beneath the floor was good, but the voided areas would need to be filled. The solution would need to be performed without having to move permanently installed shelving units and merchandise and be completed without a lengthy closure for the business.

    CST partnered with Tradesmithe Property Management and Kleinfelder Engineering to design an in situ repair plan to fill the voids and provide continuous , uniform subgrade support. The solution needed to provide a minimum of 6,000 PSF compressive strength of the soil and maintain dimensional stability for the life of the structure. CST’s in situ soil stabilization technologies employs a high density, expansive structural polymer injected through small holes directly through the floor slab and into the subgrade soils. The polymer, in it’s liquid state travels along finding voided areas and expands to fill and re-compact the compromised soil. Injection holes are very small and are filled with grout once repairs are complete. Once cured, the polymer reaches a much higher compressive strength that easily exceeded what was required for this project.

    Once all voided areas were identified and marked, CST installed ESP material and completed void fill on a total area of 26,000 SQ FT.  All repair work was completed in 3 nights, allowing the business to stay open during the day.

    Due to the highly advanced injection techniques and equipment, permanent shelving units and merchandise did not have to be moved in order to make the repairs.

    The repair process efficiently and effectively restored compaction to the sub- grade soils and provided a solid solution to extend and preserve the useful life of the floor slab and structure.

    CST’s polymer injection process does not require excavation and is environmentally friendly while providing fast, clean, permanent results.

    • Locate all voided areas and complete repairs without moving permanently installed shelving features and
      merchandise.
    • Permanently installed shelving, fix- tures, and appliances could not be moved during the repair.
    • No excavation required.
    • Environmentally friendly.
    • Little to no disruption to business.
    • Extends the useful life of existing slabs and structures.
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    Dry Fork Mine Rail – Gillette, WY

    Load Out & Rail Void Fill & Stabilization

    CST Deep Injection Technologies were employed to fill voids and stabilize the floor in the Train load-out building and along rails in the loading area of the Dry Fork Mine in Gillette Wyoming.

    Floor stabilization, void fill, and sub-grade stabilization of the building and adjacent track area were completed in three shifts by Concrete Stabilization Technologies, Inc., providing the customer with a permanent solution for their production site.