Ottawa Culvert

The Challenge - Culvert Deterioration

A culvert, constructed in the 1930s, was showing signs of significant wear and deterioration due to decades of exposure to environmental factors and continuous use. The degradation of the culvert poses risks including potential collapse, roadway failure, and environmental harm. To restore the structural integrity of the culvert, a culvert liner is proposed to be installed. A grouting material is required to fill the annular space between the liner and the existing culvert which ensures a secure and stable installation. Traditionally a cementitious grout is used to fill these voids but cementitious solutions are slow, require expensive equipment mobilizations, need custom bulkheads to be put in place and are labour intensive. Cementitious solutions are also an environmental risk as uncured product can run into nearby waterways.

The Solution - Void Filling

Once the culvert liner was positioned, Poly-Mor installed Geotechnical polyurethane to grout the annular space. The material locked the culvert liner into place with no risk of floating or misalignment. Polyurethane requires significantly reduced equipment mobilization, eliminates the need for bulkheads to be constructed, reduces labour requirements and is environmentally safe with no risk to waterways. Using geotechnical polyurethane as the solution meets all modern engineering standards and ensure the extended life of the culvert with minimal maintenance.

The Result

The culvert liner was successfully installed and the voids were grouted and completely filled. The project was completed early and under budget with a significant savings in labour. Poly-Mor Canada can be counted on for our professionalism, expertise and high-quality products.

If you are currently facing challenges related to slab settlement, leak sealing, or weak soil stabilization, we encourage you to get in touch with us at Poly-Mor. Our team of experts is ready to assess your unique situation and provide you with a free, no-obligation quotation. We take pride in delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions that exceed expectations.