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MSE Wall Repair

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What is MSE Wall Repair?

MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) wall repair restores the strength and performance of retaining walls that rely on reinforced backfill soils. Using trenchless polymer injection, voids are filled, soils are stabilized, and settlement is corrected to extend the service life of MSE structures.

Problems Solved

  • Settlement or loss of support behind retaining walls
  • Voids forming in reinforced backfill soils
  • Structural misalignment or bulging in wall panels
  • Erosion undermining wall stability
  • Costly wall replacement due to untreated soil issues

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
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Benefits of MSE Wall Repair

MSE wall repair with polymer injection strengthens reinforced backfill soils, corrects settlement, and restores structural alignment. These solutions prevent costly replacements and extend the performance of retaining walls.

Extend the Life of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls

  • Restores support and stability in MSE walls
  • Eliminates voids and prevents settlement failures
  • Provides durable reinforcement without excavation
  • Extends service life of retaining wall structures

Key Applications

Highway Retaining Walls

Stabilizes soils supporting MSE walls along transportation corridors

Bridge Abutments

Reinforces backfill supporting approach structures

Rail Infrastructure

Restores performance of retaining walls along rail lines

Commercial Developments

Protects MSE walls supporting retail and office properties

Industrial Facilities

Stabilizes large retaining structures near plants and heavy equipment zones

Municipal Infrastructure

Extends service life of walls supporting utilities and public works

Services

MSE wall repair is supported by these services:

Chemical Grouting

Chemical Grouting

Seals voids and densifies backfill to enhance soil-structure interaction

Soil Stabilization

Soil Stabilization

Improves stability of MSE wall foundations

Settlement Mitigation

Settlement Mitigation

Corrects wall misalignment and settlement

Void Filling

Void Filling

Eliminates subsurface cavities behind wall structures

Structural Reinforcement

Structural Reinforcement

Provides durable, long-term wall performance

Retaining Wall Stabilization

Retaining Wall Stabilization

Strengthens wall systems and prevents movement or structural displacement

How the Process Works

1

Investigation

MSE walls inspected for settlement, voids, or misalignment

2

Planning

Injection design tailored to reinforced soil structures

3

Access

Small-diameter injection points installed with minimal disruption

4

Injection

Expanding polymers stabilize soils and restore wall support

5

Monitoring

Performance tracked in real time for uniform reinforcement

6

Validation

Final inspection confirms restored wall stability and alignment

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