| Belzona Protects Tunnel Against Erosion | | | Industry: | | | Application:Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF) | | | Customer Location:Honduras | | | Application Date:November 2006 | | | Application Situation:Spawning tunnel of 50 meters in length and 6 meters in diameter. | | | Problem:The high flow damaged the tunnel’s walls due to erosion and solutions with conventional concrete were unsuccessful in the past. | | | Products:Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz)
Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade) | | | Substrate:Concrete | | | Application Method:The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-14 and TCC-15. | | | Belzona Facts:The application of Belzona 4111 in the areas highly susceptible to erosion and leaks guarantees a bonded and highly resistant surface. The general protection of the tunnel with Belzona 5811 provides high resistance to flow. The company tested a section for four months and Belzona 5811 was intact. | | | Photographs Description
- General view
- Mortar application
- Restored tunnel
- Belzona 5811 application
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