Stabilisation of Hurst Castle
Stabilisation of Hurst Castle using geopolymer injection solution Background Hurst Castle, located in Southern England, is a historic fortress with origins dating back to the reign of Henry VIII. Initially constructed as a coastal defence fortification, it underwent significant expansions during the Napoleonic Wars, transforming into a gun emplacement castle. This historical site faced a […]
Canal Towpath Void Filling and Water Sealing
Background The canal towpath void filling and water sealing project, aimed to address a critical infrastructure issue identified by the local council. The canal towpath in Cromford, a historic structure, was experiencing significant water leakage into the adjacent field. This leakage was not only a structural concern but also a potential environmental hazard, threatening the […]
- Infrastructure
- Rails
Ground stabilisation Work at Shildon Coal Drops
Ground Stabilisation Work at Shildon Coal Drops The Grade 2 listed Victorian-age masonry retaining wall, known as the Shildon Coal Drop, is located in the town of Shildon, County Durham. The retaining wall was originally used as a locomotive refuelling station, and the Timothy Hackworth Museum Railway line runs along the toe of the retaining […]
- Roads
Void Filling and Stabilisation at Jiggers Bank
At a site near Telford known as Jiggers Bank, the road had to be closed due to some serious land movement that had caused fractures to the road. As part of the work to repair the site, Geobear was contracted to fill the voids and stabilise the arches beneath the road. This video, with input […]
- Rails
Viaduct void infilling
Geobear’s Innovative Solution for the Warford and Watercourse Viaduct This case study explores Geobear’s successful intervention at the Warford and Watercourse Viaduct in Cheshire, Runcorn, a project commissioned by Network Rail. The primary challenge was to waterproof the viaduct spandrels and fill voids to prevent rainwater ingress without causing environmental harm to the underlying watercourse. […]
- Residential
Subsidence resolved at a property in Ireland
Subsidence in a Co. Wexford Property Executive Summary This case study examines the effective resolution of significant subsidence issues in a detached two-storey property in County Wexford, Ireland, utilising innovative Geobear solutions. Faced with extensive cracking in the structure, the homeowner sought a permanent and less disruptive solution than traditional concrete underpinning. Geobear’s approach, involving […]