Civil

Background The Cooperative de Obras Y Servicios Publicos de Santa Teresita made Kryton's Argentinean distributor a key contributor to the construction of a local wastewater treatment plant. The plant is designed to have capacity for 100,000 inhabitants and to service the local regions of Santa Teresita, de Mar del Tuyu, and Parti do de la … Read More

Background A major concern to engineers working on the St. Kilda Beach parkade is the structure's proximity to salt water, groundwater soluble contamination and the potential for rebar corrosion in the concrete. The parkade will accomodate 460 cars on two levels and is designed to be well below grade. The top side of the parkade … Read More

Background The 27.7 km (17 mile) Beijing subway tunnel travels underground, from Songjiazhuang, in south Beijing, to Beitaipingzhuang in the north. The route lightens traffic on the city’s north-south axis along the third ring road. Many cracks in the finished concrete tunnels were actively leaking water and it was feared that the reinforcing steel, tracks, guide … Read More

Background Part of a network of water treatment plants, the Seletar Water Reclamation Plant is a key component in Singapore's plan to become self-sufficient in the production of fresh water. The Seletar plant processes nearly 250,000 cubic meters (327,000 cubic yards) per day of wastewater from the city's sewers. This high-quality water can be mixed … Read More

Background The River Erne, at 90 kilometers (60 miles long), is the second largest waterway in Ireland and has been the source of major hydroelectric development since 1946. One of the two massive hydroelectric dam structures on the waterway, Cathleens Fall, needed structural repairs to the 25 meter (82 foot) deep vertical shaft that runs … Read More

Background The Sewage Pumping Station of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is located next to a tributary of the Yamuna River in Jasola, New Delhi. It serves an important purpose as a treatment facility and pumping station. Its location along the bank of the Yamuna River entails a very high water table and the base … Read More

Background Constructability and cost effectiveness were key concerns for engineers on the above ground tank built in Norwalk, Connecticut. Built indoors to supply water in case of fire emergencies to a large retail mall and a health spa. The water containment tank was built approximately 6 meters (20 feet) high, 9 meters (30 feet) wide and … Read More

Background The Sibelco Silica-sand silo in Jakarta required a waterproofing system that would protect the contents of its silos from moisture. Wet Silica-sand adds significant cost and inefficiency to their business. The Silica-sand within the silo must be kept 100% dry. Solution In 1998, Krystol T1 & T2 system were utilized to waterproof the suspended … Read More

Background In 1998 the City of Prague began construction on a connecting bridge to one of the most important tunnels in the Czech Republic, the Tunnel Mrazovka, which is part of the speedway that rings Prague. The city required materials that would enhance concrete beyond its natural capability for reduced cracking and resistance to water … Read More

Background The Water Works valve chamber situated 4 meters (13 feet) below grade had constant standing water. In fact, the chamber was always filled to the top at ground level. Many attempts to waterproof the concrete chamber were attempted with no success. Waterworks, Croatia was skeptical regarding suppliers claims of waterproofing abilities. Solution In April 1998, … Read More