Shetlands Plans Undersea Tunnel Network Like Faroes
Nowhere needs concrete waterproofing systems more than undersea tunnels – with the Shetland Islands planning to offer an all-weather alternative to ferries.
Nowhere needs concrete waterproofing systems more than undersea tunnels – with the Shetland Islands planning to offer an all-weather alternative to ferries.
There are many times when a tunnel needs a leak sealing, preventing water ingress and enabling it to continue being used for road, rail, foot, or cycle traffic. But the task may be a somewhat larger one if the tunnel has been derelict and closed for many years. Such could be the case for the …
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One of the longest underground water supply aqueducts in the UK is set for significant concrete repairs, Nearly 80 years after it first began operating.
It is important that structural leak sealing takes place in concrete structures before rainy weather occurs to avoid flooding and deterioration of buildings.
Concrete waterproofing companies may be heavily involved as under-fire water companies seek repairs to avoid punishments for leaks and pollution spillages.
Storms, floods and strong winds can cause significant damage to major concrete infrastructure. How can they be repaired quickly enough to avoid second impacts?
Bubbling or blistering concrete is often a sign of significant environmental issues, but effective and timely repairs can minimise its effect and reverse it.
The concrete repair work undertaken on the A12 Margaretting Bypass was unusual for a road of its type, but could it set the tempo for future concrete roadworks?
Concrete waterproofing companies will be among those hoping to see faster decision-making in favour of major tunnelling projects after the general election.
Concrete is an astonishingly robust material that can survive for far longer than its estimated lifespan, but this tendency can become a double-edged sword.