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Geobear has worked with over 215,000 properties around the world to help property owners, construction companies, government agencies, and others treat common ground issues. Typical problems that we solve include uneven floors, concerns over future settlement, inadequate bearing capacity, voiding, differential settlement or cracked walls or structures.
Applications include void filling, ground improvement and stabilisation, slab lifting, foundation stabilisation, and subsidence repairs.
Our geopolymer injection solutions are suitable to treat a variety of properties including factories, warehouses, commercial offices, historic buildings, retail locations, hotels, utilities, and more. Plus, our non-invasive approach works with minimal disruption to normal operations, tenants, or existing construction timelines.
Some of the most common signs of foundation issues caused by weak or unstable ground include cracks in concrete foundations, pads, or driveways that run diagonally and continue to expand over time. As the situation worsens, you’ll often notice cracks in walls, or tile flooring. In some cases, this will cause doors or windows to stick or jam as the framing of the property experiences increased pressure due to the shifting foundation. Often, on commercial projects, your engineering professionals might identify foundation or ground issues – especially weak ground or soil composition issues that would cause difficulties for your project.
One of the most common ways to stabilise a structure in the UAE is piles or piers. When a structure sits on soils that are loose, the building or other structure may start to sink into the ground. A pile or pier connects to the foundation of the affected structure and can restore stability to it.
At Geobear, we use geopolymer injection methods to treat the root cause of the issue. Our technicians inject a special geopolymer solution into affected ground that expands into weak areas and hardens to stabilise the ground. By addressing the soil instability that is causing the problem, you can arrest the settlement itself.
When faced with weak ground, stabilisation projects, or void filling, it’s best to consult with experts to identify which solution is the most effective for your specific project. Moreover, you’ll also determine what is more cost-effective and less likely to affect your construction timelines.
The first step if you suspect a foundation issue due to weakened ground is to conduct a site analysis. Our team at Geobear has experts who inspect the affected area, measure any movement, and define a preliminary treatment plan. Our experts can advise as to the best course of action or, in the rare case that geopolymer injection isn’t the best solution, refer you to someone who can address that property’s specific issue. This makes it easy for you to make a single phone call and get the help you need – no scrolling the internet for hours.
Every Geobear project begins with a site visit. During this 45-minute to 1-hour appointment, our experts will walk the site with you, understand the situation, and take detailed measurements of the affected areas.
Creating your treatment plan requires a thorough understanding of the issue. Your consultant will let you know if you need a drain survey, soil study, or other engineering service to diagnose and treat the issues affecting the floor.
Once all of the assessments and reviews are completed, we have enough information to design a solution. Your dedicated expert will get to work creating drawings and specifications which are then reviewed internally by multiple geopolymer professionals.
After you’ve reviewed the plan and agreed to move forward, we’ll schedule your work with our team of highly skilled technicians. They’ll mark and drill holes per the site plan, inject geopolymer resin into the holes per specification, and stabilise the floor.
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We deliver projects on any sort of building or structure – from residential properties, conservatory extension to problems to 80,000m2 warehouses and road infrastructure. In most cases we will have the best solution, so get in touch today.
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