The long-term performance of the end-product is more important. For this reason, we have re-visited an 18-year-old mine grouting project that took place to prevent the flooding of a gypsum mine in Shoals, Indiana.
L.Narduzo, P.E., Leak Remediation Engineer for Toronto Transit Commission
Underground Construction Magazine
2003
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is responsible for one of the largest public transportation systems in North America. The tunnel leak remediation program was built around a solid foundation of expertise in the specialty field of grouting.
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
Underground Construction Rehabilitation Technology
2010
Many U.S. municipalities and utility districts face federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandates to correct water quality problems caused by discharges from combined sanitary and storm sewer systems
Grouting has occasionally been thought of as a more temporary solution, a stop-gap. But recent testing of two 20-year old acrylamide grout rehab projects indicate that grout can certainly stand the test of time.