Chemical Grouting
Seals seepage paths and stabilizes soils to control groundwater movement
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Cut-Off Wall Construction
What is Cut-Off Wall Construction?
Cut-off wall construction involves creating impermeable underground barriers that block groundwater migration and prevent soil erosion. Using trenchless polymer injection, cut-off walls are installed without open excavation, protecting infrastructure from water infiltration and foundation instability.
Problems Solved
- Groundwater migration causing erosion or instability
- Seepage through levees, dams, and embankments
- Soil loss beneath structures from water infiltration
- Cracking or displacement in walls, foundations, and subgrades
- High costs and risks from traditional excavation methods
Types of Polymers Used
High-Density Polyurethane Foams
- Expands to densify and stabilize loose backfill soils
- Provides lightweight reinforcement without added soil pressure
- Cures rapidly to minimize operational disruption
Structural Polyurethane Resins
- Creates rigid reinforcement zones behind walls and utilities
- Transfers structural loads to stable ground layers
- Extends service life of supported structures
Hydro-Insensitive Polymers
- Expands and cures in wet or groundwater conditions
- Seals voids and prevents erosion in saturated soils
- Provides long-term durability in challenging sites
Watertight Barriers for Long-Term Groundwater Control
Cut-off wall construction with polymer injection provides a trenchless method to stop groundwater migration and protect infrastructure. These solutions are fast, durable, and cost-effective compared to traditional methods.
Restore Stability to Critical Backfill Zones
- Blocks groundwater infiltration and soil erosion
- Creates watertight, long-lasting underground barriers
- Requires no open excavation or extended downtime
- Protects infrastructure foundations and embankments
Key Applications
Levees & Dams
Stops seepage and protects water-control structures
Flood Protection Systems
Creates watertight barriers beneath embankments
Underground Facilities
Seals groundwater away from basements and tunnels
Utility Corridors
Prevents infiltration into pipelines and vault structures
Tank Farms & Pads
Protects containment areas from groundwater migration
Transportation Corridors
Stops erosion and seepage beneath highways and rail embankments
Services
Cut-off wall construction is supported by these services:
Soil Stabilization
Soil Stabilization
Reinforces weak soils around cut-off wall systems
Void Filling
Void Filling
Eliminates cavities contributing to groundwater flow
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Waterproofing & Leak Sealing
Creates watertight barriers against infiltration
Structural Reinforcement
Structural Reinforcement
Restores long-term durability in compromised foundations
Grout Curtain Barrier Systems
Grout Curtain Barrier Systems
Forms continuous subsurface barriers to block seepage and protect structures from groundwater intrusion
How the Process Works
1
Investigation
Sites inspected for seepage, soil loss, or infiltration risks
2
Planning
Cut-off wall design developed based on site and hydrogeology
3
Access
Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal disruption
4
Injection
Expanding polymers form impermeable barriers in soil zones
5
Monitoring
Placement tracked in real time to ensure continuous cutoff walls
6
Validation
Final inspection confirms watertight, reinforced performance
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