Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Reinforces foundations supporting heavy equipment, production floors, and storage assets.
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Underpinning
What is Underpinning?
Underpinning is a structural stabilization method that restores foundation support and corrects settlement by strengthening the underlying soils. Using precision polymer injection, URETEK reinforces and densifies weak subgrade zones, transferring loads to more competent layers below. This trenchless approach provides reliable foundation stabilization without excavation or structural interruption.
Problems It Solves
- Foundation settlement or uneven load transfer
- Structural cracking or differential movement in buildings
- Weak or compressible soils beneath footings or slabs
- Deterioration of original foundation bearing strength
- Need for added support due to new loads or extensions
Types of Polymers Used
High-Density Polyurethane Foams
- Expands to densify and reinforce foundation soils
- Restores bearing capacity with minimal surface impact
- Provides rapid curing for immediate load transfer
Structural Polyurethane Resins
- Forms rigid load-bearing columns beneath foundations
- Improves structural support and reduces differential settlement
- Extends the service life of existing foundations
Hydro-Insensitive Polymers
- Performs effectively in wet or saturated conditions
- Prevents further soil weakening or erosion from groundwater
- Maintains compressive strength over time
Benefits of Underpinning
URETEK’s underpinning solutions provide deep foundation stabilization using expanding polymer injection. The process corrects settlement, restores structural alignment, and delivers long-term support—without invasive excavation or heavy equipment.
Restore Foundation Stability Without Excavation
- Restores foundation stability and load-bearing performance
- Corrects settlement and structural misalignment
- Provides rapid, non-disruptive foundation repair
- Strengthens subgrade soils beneath critical assets
Key Applications
Commercial Buildings
Reinforces foundations supporting heavy loads and equipment
Industrial Facilities
Strengthens soils beneath tanks, machinery, and concrete slabs
Bridge Approaches & Abutments
Stabilizes bearing soils and prevents structural displacement
Historic & Sensitive Structures
Provides non-invasive underpinning for preservation and protection
Infrastructure Foundations
Restores stability under roadways, utilities, and public assets
Residential Foundations
Restores bearing strength and corrects settlement beneath homes
Industries & Applications
Compaction grouting supports a wide range of markets and infrastructure systems, including:
Municipal & Government Infrastructure
Municipal & Government Infrastructure
Restores bearing strength beneath public buildings, utilities, and transportation assets.
Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Provides foundation support for treatment facilities, lift stations, and containment structures.
Energy & Utility Infrastructure
Energy & Utility Infrastructure
Stabilizes soils beneath substations, pipelines, and tank foundations.
Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation Infrastructure
Strengthens bridge abutments, roadway subgrades, and retaining structures.
Bridge Infrastructure
Bridge Infrastructure
Restores foundation integrity for bridge piers, columns, and support structures.
How Our Process Works
1
Investigation
Foundation and soil conditions analyzed to determine depth and extent of settlement.
2
Planning
Injection design developed to reinforce bearing strata and correct alignment.
3
Access
Small injection ports installed adjacent to or beneath foundation elements.
4
Injection
Expanding polymers injected to compact and stabilize soils below the footing.
5
Monitoring
Pressure and movement tracked in real time for controlled lift and densification.
6
Validation
Post-treatment inspection confirms restored load-bearing capacity and stability.
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