06.12 2022
Equipment failure at a construction or mining site is often attributed to poor quality or non-working equipment, when in fact the problem may be due to subsidence in the base soil.
Minor deviations in base level due to soil settlement can result in inconsistent positioning of machine and machinery parts, resulting in unequal loads on equipment. This can have a significant impact on the smooth operation on site. Ignoring the problem for an extended period of time can lead to equipment failure. The result will be downtime, costly equipment repairs (maintenance), reduced productivity, and in some cases, worker safety risks.
Site operators are encouraged to check the technical condition of equipment for early signs of deformation. Many signs include:
The most common causes of subsidence are drainage and water disposal problems, under-compacted backfill soil, and mechanical vibrations from equipment operation.
It is always a good practice to eliminate the consequences of base subsidence before equipment failure, as this can minimize downtime and repair costs. Through modern soil engineering methods, this is easier and faster to solve than most experts believe. GeoResin geopolymer resin injection technology is a proven, convenient, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods such as silicification or cementation. With GeoResin technology, the geopolymer resin is injected into loosened or unstable soils and rocks at low pressure to strengthen them to the required level. GeoResin technology promptitude and efficiency allow it to carry out the work on soil compaction in any situation, even when it is not allowed to interfere with the work of the site. Depending on the scope of work, the project can be completed within a few days, and be performed in parallel with construction work.
GeoResin also offers new materials for filling large cavities or voids. Lightweight yet strong resins are an economical and environmentally inert solution for a variety of geotechnical engineering challenges. Areas of application include decommissioning of fuel tanks, water pipes, sewage pipes, and tunnels, as well as mass filling of large cavities and even abandoned mines.
