Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing a series of case studies showing how ππ’π¨πππ¦ππ§ππππ’π¨π§ addresses complex π ππ¨ππππ‘π§π’πππ₯ and π ππ¨ππ§π―π’π«π¨π§π¦ππ§πππ₯ challenges. We begin in π¨πSwitzerland, with a demanding intervention beneath a π°historic masonry wall located on a steep slope within a π§π±groundwater protection zone S3. The objective: stabilize weathered sandstone and mitigate differential settlements beneath a patrimonial structure β while meeting strict environmental and structural constraints.
Our low-viscosity, biocementation solution was designed to consolidate the weathered rock mass down to the healthy rock layer where groundwater naturally drains.π·
Monitoring combined complementary techniques:
β’ Photogrammetry
β’ Ground-penetrating radar (GPR)
β’ Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)
Results confirmed effective consolidation of the weathered rock mass, without structural movement and with full compatibility with the protected groundwater environment.
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Why biocementation delivered value:
β’ Zero vibrations β safe for heritage structures
β’ Very ow viscosity β penetration into fractured and weathered formations following natural groundwater flow paths
β’ Controlled treatment in complex stratigraphy
β’ Compatible with strict groundwater protection regulations
More case studies across a range of geologies and geographies will follow soon. Stay tuned.
For information:
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