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    Precast paver base questions

    Do not use sand. It will wash out on top of concrete use crushed limestone as a base. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    sub foundation washout

    In cases like this I suggest filling the hole with a large grout bag and pumping it full with grout to support the foundation. The grout bag will contain the mix and provide support. If you do not use a bag the mix will flow into all cavities and could plug drain pipes or just keep on flowing...
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    Sealing leaking cracks / macropores in soil around a pond outlet structure

    We have done some permeation grouting with micro-fine grout that flows in cracks like water and sets up.This was to seal leaks around concrete pump structures on river dikes . This will work but its not a low cost process. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Pending Disaster? Mosul Dam, Iraq

    L ooks like they are grouting constantly and the grout is being washed out. Does anyone have any info on what the Italian engineers are proposing to do. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Soldier Pile/Precast Lagging Marine Wall repair

    Use Fabriform grout bags to contain the concrete without polluting he water. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Cement grouting pressure

    Grout pressure at the pump is not the same as the pressure at the end of the grout tube it can drop by 75% or more depending on length. Specifying grout pressures is pointless. Grout voids at whatever pressure you think is working its all a matter of the site. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Grouting in Karst Terrain

    As you grout you will get pressure spikes. I would say about 50 PSI should be more than reasonable but it will often spike above .Often when you are pumping the pressure will be minimal, depends on the depth and head required. Generally you pump until the grout reaches the surface again.It may...
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    Grouting in Karst Terrain

    Grouting large voids underground. You have two major problems. How big is the void and where does the void stop .It may be connected to other voids, usually impossible to tell.The volume of grout needed can be unknown. Is water flowing and how fast. If it is flowing at any more than a crawl...
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    Effects of Injection Grouting (Below Slab) on Soil Subgrade Modulus

    You can drill into the underlying soil in a regular pattern and compaction grout. This will strengthen the soil base and force the soil up to support the slab in a more consistent manner. This will be a much more expensive project than mud jacking. Mud-jacking is always a compromise as it...
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    Backfill soil seepage, between concrete seawall panels, prevention

    You could place a fabriform filter mat behind the wall .It will permit water to pass but stops all fines. Grouting is also possible. You could fill behind the wall with clear crush and grout the material from the bottom up. You would need also grout tubes installed in the material to permit...
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    Islands Trust prohibiting Erosion Control

    Fabriform concrete mats might be allowed as erosion control.They are not used frequently in BC but BC hydro has occasionally installed fabriform downstreem from their dams. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Cement Grouting

    I asked around and the answer I received is below. This definitely sounds like an "Oil Well" type of Cementing product, which is available It will require some "Lab work" using a GEL Strength Tester (which is able to test cement slurries at temperatures up to 400°F/204°C and pressures as high...
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    Try to evaluate the leaking of a grout in a soil

    The only way to evaluate is to drill some test holes. Grouting is not amenable to accurate estimating of quantities required. You try it, see whats working. If your using too much material change grouts, add expanders change methods . You have to decide on the job whats appropriate as you...
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    Solution for fill under an old bridge

    Stay away from sand if possible . If there is any slope it will wash out. You could use any size of aggregate to fill the voids or several different size aggregates then grout. If small aggregate is used you will need grout tubes installed and you will pump from the bottom up. If large...
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    Bond breaker for underwater contraction joint

    it may be possible to use a metal mesh and a fabriform bag as a form. Just pour concrete normally into the bag. Its an easier method to carry out this type of repair. Works perfectly underwater. If you need a joint use two bags. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Undermining of Mortared Stone Dam

    You need to grout any voids and do permeation grouting to the ground around the dam. Not cheap, and probably too expensive for this small a dam. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com
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    Underwater concrete repair of slab

    You can pour concrete into a fabriform bag and the top will be reasonably smooth . the bag will also accomodate and flow into any large holes below the concrete. To fill deeper narrow holes you will need to use a grout tube and grout through the bags after the bags have been filled, Anchoring...
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    Berth Protection from ship scour

    Mats can be made to any size. Usually sections sizes are multiples of 2.8M or so thats based on a loom width. Section size is usually based on how much concrete the divers are able to pour each time . Normally mat design is based on site drawings . Mats are mostly custom made for the project...
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    Berth Protection from ship scour

    You can use Nylon articulated fabriform concrete mats, provided there is good clearance below the props. The mats also come in various polys but these are much weaker in strength and more subject to sunlight degradation. They come in thicknesses from 4 " to 20 ". The more prop wash, the...
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    Riprap alternative - under a Bridge

    You can use a fabriform concrete mat and colour as necessary to blend into the background. We have done this for a large 14th century heritage bridge where the foundations were exposed at low tide and we did not want to clash with the old structure. Intrusion Prepakt /marineconcrete.com

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