Void Filling
Eliminates cavities and prevents washouts behind shoreline defenses
industriesmarine port infrastructure
Marine & Port Infrastructure
What is Marine & Port Infrastructure?
Marine and port infrastructure includes seawalls, bulkheads, docks, piers, and harbor facilities that protect shorelines and support commerce. Constant exposure to water, waves, and tides makes these structures vulnerable to erosion, settlement, and long-term deterioration without proactive stabilization.
Challenges in Marine & Port Infrastructure
- Erosion undermining seawalls, bulkheads, and shoreline defenses
- Soil loss and void formation behind waterfront structures
- Settlement of docks, piers, and port facilities under heavy use
- Groundwater infiltration weakening subsurface soils
- Costly downtime and disruption from traditional repair methods
Types of Polymers Used
High-Density Polyurethane Foams
- Expands to fill voids beneath foundations and slabs
- Provides lightweight reinforcement without adding load
- Cures quickly to minimize business interruption
Structural Polyurethane Resins
- Strengthens soils supporting commercial structures
- Provides rigid reinforcement for pavements and parking areas
- Extends the service life of retail and office assets
Hydro-Insensitive Polymers
- Expands and cures in wet or saturated soils
- Blocks groundwater infiltration in below-grade structures
- Maintains performance in challenging site conditions
Benefits of Marine & Port Infrastructure Solutions
Marine and port stabilization solutions restore performance while minimizing disruption to waterfront operations. Polymer injection prevents erosion, reinforces soils, and protects against settlement, extending the service life of critical shoreline and harbor infrastructure.
Durable Shoreline Protection Without Major Excavation
- Stabilizes seawalls, bulkheads, docks, and harbor facilities
- Prevents soil loss and erosion from wave action and tides
- Provides long-term durability in marine environments
- Minimizes disruption to waterfront operations and commerce
Key Applications
Seawalls
Restores structural performance and prevents voids behind shoreline barriers
Bulkheads
Stabilizes retaining systems protecting ports, marinas, and shipyards
Docks & Piers
Prevents settlement and restores safe operations in high-traffic areas
Harbor Facilities
Strengthens soils beneath terminals, storage yards, and waterfront assets
Shoreline Embankments
Protects against erosion and soil migration in coastal corridors
Marine Terminals
Supports heavy equipment and cargo handling structures under constant loading
Services & Solutions
Common stabilization and repair methods applied to marine and port assets include:
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization
Reinforces weak soils beneath waterfront structures
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Stops infiltration in seawalls and bulkheads
Retaining Wall Stabilization
Retaining Wall Stabilization
Protects bulkheads and shoreline retaining systems
Structural Reinforcement
Structural Reinforcement
Restores strength in docks, piers, and marine facilities
Settlement Mitigation
Settlement Mitigation
Corrects displacement in embankments and port structures
How the Process Works
1
Investigation
Marine structures inspected for voids, erosion, and settlement
2
Planning
Injection design tailored to shoreline and tidal conditions
3
Access
Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal waterfront disruption
4
Injection
Expanding polymers stabilize soils and restore support beneath assets
5
Monitoring
Pressures and soil response tracked in real time to ensure stability
6
Validation
Final inspection confirms restored protection and durability
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