Raising and strengthening of roads, taxiways, and railway tracks
There is no need to stop traffic flows and create conditions for traffic jams and dissatisfaction among road users...
Ground engineering continues to play a vital role in identifying issues that typically affect the stability of major roads, bridges, tunnels, and public transport networks. In many cases, it helps address challenges by extending the service life of these critical assets. Uretek frequently delivers projects aimed at restoring a wide range of infrastructure facilities without disrupting daily transport operations or affecting users. Each project is unique in terms of size, location, and accessibility, and therefore requires a tailored solution.
Effective and timely maintenance and upgrades are essential to ensure the long-term durability of transport infrastructure. A well-planned approach also helps avoid unnecessary budget expenditures while minimizing inconvenience and disruptions to public transport operations. In some cases, Uretek engineering solutions can also reduce the need for full replacement of large-scale transport infrastructure.
Below are some innovative and customized solutions used by Uretek to restore transport infrastructure, including projects in Russia.
Maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, and interchanges.
Uretek has developed flowable resins used to repair the effects of soil settlement impacting bridge approaches. Settlement at the approach to a roadway caused by heavy traffic can lead to the surface sinking into the ground, disrupting the smooth transition between the road and the bridge. The Uretek process is highly effective in lifting and leveling these joints by injecting resin into the road base, filling all voids to create a solid foundation for a smoother transition. The solution is cost-effective and quick to implement, minimizing traffic disruption.
Fonterra’s representative office in Russia, one of the largest companies in the Australasian region, faced settlement issues on one of its busy transport routes. Unstable soils and voids beneath a 150 mm concrete slab caused approximately 100 m² of surface area to settle by as much as 50 mm. Using Uretek resins, Uretek Ground Engineering was able to fill the voids and lift the slab back to its design level with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Decommissioning pipelines beneath major intersections and airport runways.
Uretek materials can help road operators safely decommission backup sewer pipes or culverts located beneath road networks and airport runways. For example, Uretek was used to completely fill a 450 mm diameter, 390 m long low-pressure gas pipeline beneath a heavily trafficked intersection in the Novy Urengoy area. The pipeline needed to be safely decommissioned as part of a transport modernization and urban landscape upgrade project led by local authorities. The use of Uretek significantly reduced both time and costs, allowing full traffic flow to resume a week earlier than expected.
Stabilization of railway tracks and underground shafts. When two newly constructed elevators serving an underground concourse and platforms at a railway station on Sydney’s city loop required stabilization, Uretek used its resins to support the surrounding rock and eliminate voids at connection points. This provided a safe, stable, and reliable solution with minimal disruption to pedestrian access in and around the station.
In another railway project, Uretek resin injection was used to fill large voids beneath track slabs in the 8.8 km Kaimai Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in New Zealand. A specially developed solution was then used to bond the subgrade to the slab (with prestressing) and restore support for the railway tracks. Early detection and rapid response helped prevent extensive damage to the tunnel base, avoiding potential closure and costly slab replacement. Additionally, this work prepared the tunnel to accommodate larger and heavier trains in the future.
Effective and timely maintenance and upgrades are essential to ensure the long-term durability of transport infrastructure. A well-planned approach also helps avoid unnecessary budget expenditures while minimizing inconvenience and disruptions to public transport operations. In some cases, Uretek engineering solutions can also reduce the need for full replacement of large-scale transport infrastructure.
Below are some innovative and customized solutions used by Uretek to restore transport infrastructure, including projects in Russia.
Maintenance of roads, highways, bridges, and interchanges.
Uretek has developed flowable resins used to repair the effects of soil settlement impacting bridge approaches. Settlement at the approach to a roadway caused by heavy traffic can lead to the surface sinking into the ground, disrupting the smooth transition between the road and the bridge. The Uretek process is highly effective in lifting and leveling these joints by injecting resin into the road base, filling all voids to create a solid foundation for a smoother transition. The solution is cost-effective and quick to implement, minimizing traffic disruption.
Fonterra’s representative office in Russia, one of the largest companies in the Australasian region, faced settlement issues on one of its busy transport routes. Unstable soils and voids beneath a 150 mm concrete slab caused approximately 100 m² of surface area to settle by as much as 50 mm. Using Uretek resins, Uretek Ground Engineering was able to fill the voids and lift the slab back to its design level with minimal disruption to daily operations.
Decommissioning pipelines beneath major intersections and airport runways.
Uretek materials can help road operators safely decommission backup sewer pipes or culverts located beneath road networks and airport runways. For example, Uretek was used to completely fill a 450 mm diameter, 390 m long low-pressure gas pipeline beneath a heavily trafficked intersection in the Novy Urengoy area. The pipeline needed to be safely decommissioned as part of a transport modernization and urban landscape upgrade project led by local authorities. The use of Uretek significantly reduced both time and costs, allowing full traffic flow to resume a week earlier than expected.
Stabilization of railway tracks and underground shafts. When two newly constructed elevators serving an underground concourse and platforms at a railway station on Sydney’s city loop required stabilization, Uretek used its resins to support the surrounding rock and eliminate voids at connection points. This provided a safe, stable, and reliable solution with minimal disruption to pedestrian access in and around the station.
In another railway project, Uretek resin injection was used to fill large voids beneath track slabs in the 8.8 km Kaimai Tunnel, the longest railway tunnel in New Zealand. A specially developed solution was then used to bond the subgrade to the slab (with prestressing) and restore support for the railway tracks. Early detection and rapid response helped prevent extensive damage to the tunnel base, avoiding potential closure and costly slab replacement. Additionally, this work prepared the tunnel to accommodate larger and heavier trains in the future.
Every project is an exception that proves the rule
Don’t face this challenge alone. Get as much information as possible to make an objective decision. From our experience, 2 out of 3 clients who contact us choose to carry out an inspection and review the recommendations.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
Don’t put it off — trust the experience and professionalism of our team, and we will help you save and restore what matters to you.
If you’ve reached this section, it means you are ready to take responsibility for the future of your property. We value your care and invite you to take the first step toward saving your valuable asset that is undergoing deterioration. However, don’t rush your decision — your well-being and safety matter.
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Start with a minimally required inspection of your building at a reasonable cost to avoid risks and make an informed decision. By obtaining a clear picture of the scale of the problem, you will be able to decide on the next steps. You have three options:
Carefully monitor the progression of damage using professional tools, identifying the “point of no return”
Develop a solution plan taking into account structural, financial, and practical constraints, and implement it
Seek alternative solutions from third parties based on the conducted inspection
Risks caused by foundation deformation and damage:
Damage to communications that are laid under or near load-bearing structures;
Damage to the building's internal communications;
Damage to load-bearing walls, partitions, and ceilings;
Повреждение систем водоотведения;
Damage to the pavement and external buildings;
Shortening the life of the building;
Pre-emergency condition and the need for unscheduled major repairs;
Inconvenience of building operation and life-threatening conditions;
Heat loss and mold are caused by damaged waterproofing.
What happens to a building or structure?
What caused the cracks or structural displacements?
Is there any point in waiting for improvements or changes, and what kind of changes are we talking about?
Is a cosmetic repair sufficient, and for how long?
What will happen if I don't do anything, and by when?
Will "store-bought or do-it-yourself" solutions help, and what exactly?
Will the "familiar foreman" be able to solve the issue?
Is it possible to slow down or stop the destruction process?
Is it possible to return to the previous state? What are the options?
When is the best and cheapest time to start solving it? Or can it be done later?
What can you get for X rubles?
How much does the solution cost, and what are the implementation conditions?
Questions Uretek can answer:
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
No demolition or removal works required
International expertise and database of projects
Work warranty and safety from 5 to 60 years
Long‑term stable polymer resin
Visible and instrumentally verifiable results
Custom material and technical solution design for each project
Results immediately after work completion
Suitable for different types of structures
Environmentally neutral technology and waste disposal
Increases service life and property value
Approved international technologies
Brand history and technological development since 1978
By contacting URETEK, you will be able to:
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Figure out what's going on -
Increase the operating time of the facility -
Make an informed and well-considered decision for yourself -
Take control of the asset's condition -
Stop the loss of asset value -
Choose the most suitable way to implement the solution
ПРИМЕРЫ РЕАЛИЗОВАНЫХ ПРОЕКТОВ
Almost instant results
Choosing and defining the appropriate solution together with the client
Only top brands of equipment and tools
The possibility of implementing the project in stages according to the client's required schedule
Post-project monitoring and promptness in case of necessary improvements. 24/7 communication
Parallel improvement of the characteristics of hydro-, heat- and vibration insulation of structures
We guarantee:
5 year
minimum warranty on completed work
0,5 mm
precision of the performed work
2-3 days
for completing a standard project
material curing time
18 sec
savings compared to other technologies
25%
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