A common question when it comes to waterproofing is which system to use. Sheet membrane or a liquid spray membrane? Liquid Spray Membrane – BluSeal TF05 BluSeal TF05, our spray applied membrane is designed to permanently consolidate and seal brickwork, concrete structures and rock excavations from gas and/or water transmission. The membrane is also […]
Civil Engineering Tips
Is Concrete Repair Worth the Effort?
Posted in BluCem, BluRez, Cements, Grouts & Mortars, Civil Engineering Tips, Ground Stabilisation & Concrete Repair
Is Concrete Repair Worth the Effort? At Bluey, concrete repair is a major focus of ours. We endeavour to offer solutions to repair concrete rather than let asset owners spend more on a complete replacement project. One of the common misconceptions with cracked or damaged concrete is that, for the best result, it’s more productive […]
BluRez Resins and Epoxy Systems – From Pool Decks to Aeroplane Hulls
Posted in BluRez, Civil Engineering Tips
Epoxy resins provide unique features which make them suitable for high-performance civil engineering applications. They’re exceptionally high bond to steel and concrete surfaces, combined with resilience to vibration and high tensile strength are often the reason they are used in the most demanding of environments. The full BluRez range can be found below this article. […]
Boring the Brisbane Airport Link Tunnel and Grouting the Road Deck Simultaneously
At the time it was Australia’s largest road infrastructure project. A 6.7km toll road featuring twin 5.1km tunnels connecting Brisbane’s CBD with the Northern Suburbs Airport Precinct. Since their completion in 2012, the tunnels and roadways are now part of a valuable Brisbane asset, assisting traffic flow and easing congestion. Upon starting the project, the […]
How Bluey and Specialist Site Services Helped the RMS Repair the M1 Motorway in Record Time
There are a number of reasons that structural foundations weaken and deteriorate. Whether it’s a design flaw, changes in the application, natural causes such as drought, earthquakes or flooding or even just the passage of time; assets need remediation. In the past, when foundations deteriorated, entire sections of assets would be removed and later replaced. […]
The Checklist for Tunnel Waterproofing Success – Part 2
Engineering is an important part of the waterproofing process. Bluey employs qualified, full-time engineers that specialise in tunnel waterproofing. This second instalment to our project checklist has been made by them, to ensure that project design consultants understand the strict detailing that is required to work in accordance with World’s best practices. 11) Check for […]