Category
- Concrete Waterproofing
Ensenada International Terminal Grain Tunnel
The tunnel remains dusty dry protecting valuable grain.
The Ensenada International Terminal is a maritime terminal that handles cargo and containers from around the world. It is also responsible for loading, receiving, stockpiling and protecting grain. In 2008, the Ensenada Port Authority added a below grade concrete tunnel to house a belt transportation system to the terminal as well as a new grain silo to supplement its grain loading system.
Due to the terminal’s location on the Pacific Coast, withstanding hydrostatic pressure and keeping the concrete – and grain – dry was essential. Any water leakage could ruin entire containers of grain, costing the Port Authority thousands of dollars.
Applying Krystol Treatment to the joints.
The terminal’s owners turned to Ӱ for help. Ӱ used its flagship product, , to waterproof the concrete as well as the and . The project was completed in 2009. Read the full case .
