30.11 2021

ELIMINATION OF SETTING AND REPAIR OF CONCRETE POOLS

Decreasing the water level in a concrete pool can be caused by various reasons. In addition to natural evaporation and problems with a faulty pipeline, more serious situations are possible when cracks form in the pool due to subsidence of the foundation. In this case, urgent restoration works are necessary.

Cracks in concrete pools occur due to uneven settlement of the concrete bowl, the cause of which is poor soil compaction or soil jamming in the area of ​​the pool, for example, a breakthrough in water supply communications. Since the appearance of cracks leads to water leakage, further deterioration of the situation is inevitable. The soil under the pool will erode even more and, as a result, it will become impossible to operate the object.

To correct the situation, it is not enough to simply close and waterproof the cracks in the concrete. First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the cracks. If their appearance is caused by uneven settlement of the structure, the soil under the pool should be strengthened, as well as its foundation should be stabilized. It can be done in just 1-2 days without concrete and earthworks. For this, you need to use the method of deep injection of geopolymers GeoResin.

Deep Lifting technology

Elimination of cracks caused by uneven settlement of concrete pools requires a comprehensive approach. First of all, it is necessary to fill the voids in the soil that have formed under the pool, and also, if necessary, to strengthen excessively moistened soil. Often it is necessary not only to stop subsidence and stabilize the position of the pool, but also to raise the concrete structure. And only then, after eliminating the cause, it makes sense to lay and waterproof the cracks in the concrete.

To raise and stabilize the position of the pool in the ground, the method of injecting geopolymers Deep Lifting, performed by the GeoResin company, is suitable. This method involves the introduction of geopolymer material into the soil under the pool, which expands and fills all voids in the soil. At the same time, geopolymers displace water and strengthen weakened and overmoistened soil, additionally performing the function of waterproofing the structure in the horizontal plane. Injection is carried out through wells with a diameter of 8-16 mm, which are laid immediately after the completion of the work. Injections can be made around the perimeter of the pool, as well as directly into the base of the bowl.

Principle of action of geopolymers

The GeoResin geopolymer injection method is characterized by a non-destructive effect and is extremely effective for strengthening the soil and stabilizing the position of concrete structures. Geopolymer resins GeoResin create a powerful vertically directed pressure, which allows you to return the settled basin to the design level and eliminate the cause of cracks in the concrete bowl.

The process of raising and stabilizing the pool takes place under the careful supervision of specialists and is adjusted with the help of a laser level (accuracy up to ± 1 mm). At the same time, the structure of GeoResin geopolymer resins has waterproofing and water-repellent properties. The GeoResin material does not come into contact with water and retains its characteristics for a long time, including in excessively humid environments.