Array of Tunnel Products

01 Oct 2020 Editorial Team

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Mapei’s range of tunnel products have been used for various purposes like waterproofing and improving cohesion in the monumental Atal Tunnel.The strategic Rohtang tunnel also called Atal Tunnel, which has been named after the late former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. It is one of the most strategic projects for India in recent times, and Mapei is proud to be a part of this monumental project. Its products like Mapeplan TU and Resfoam 1KM have played key roles in waterproofing the tunnel.Mapei offers support for all the underground work, from the initial steps right up until the last of the materials is applied in tunnel construction. Its range of products is the most complete one could wish to have “to complete your whole”. Six categories of Mapei tunnel products1. Concrete technologies – Products range from super-plasticisers to accelerators and retarding agents to “accessory” products, dedicated to every type of underground shotcrete and concrete applications.2. Injection systems, consolidation and anchoring – A complete range of ready-to-use cementitious mixtures, cement-free mixtures and chemical resins for underground injection in different types of rock, soil or concrete structures to improve the properties of the ground, stop water leakages, improve internal cohesion, anchoring, bolting, etc.3. Waterproofing systems – A wide range of waterproofing systems for all water conditions: From synthetic geomembranes and spray-applied waterproofing membranes to complementary products for waterproofing systems.4. Renovation, maintenance and repair technologies – Products for renovation, maintenance, repair and waterproofing activities, ready-to-use shotcrete and injection products.5. Coating underground constructions – Finishes for coating underground constructions as protective paints, cementitious mortars and innovative technology for installation of ceramic liners.6. Mechanised tunnelling – A complete range of products and on-site technical service to support clients throughout all underground projects, from start to finish.Other tunnel projects in Mapei’s accountThe Underground Technology Team (UTT) is the division of Mapei dedicated to underground work. Mapei worldwide has been part of many prestigious tunnel projects. Here are few recent tunnel projects:Zmorh Tunnel, IndiaStrengen Tunnel, AustriaSimplon Tunnel, SwitzerlandOritisel tunnel, ItalySitina Tunnel, SlovakiaLocica Tunnel, SloveniaAmberg Tunnel, AustriaKrolsky Railway Tunnel, RussiaHobson Harbour Tunnel New ZealandLofast 2 Tunnel, NorwayThird Harbour, USACircle Line Tunnel C822, Singapore.Other areas of specialisationApart from tunnel construction and renovation, Mapei India is also specialised in admixtures for concrete, repair and structural strengthening of bridges and viaducts, all kinds of buildings, seismic retrofitting, waterproofing of all kinds of structures, elastic sealants and adhesives, cementitious and resin flooring, acoustic insulation, thermal insulation, resilient flooring and sports flooring.(Communication by the management of the company)

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