Piers, Wharfs, Docks and Terminals
Expert Solutions to Strengthen Structures and Improve SafetyConcrete pier repair is a cost-effective solution for marine concrete structures that have degraded over time. Epoxy Design Systems has extensive experience performing marine concrete wharf and dock repairs for U.S. and international customers.
Benefits of Working With Epoxy Design Systems
Our team carries, Jones Act, USH&L, P&I and General Marine liability coverages to perform structural repairs on marine concrete structures. Successful past projects include the restoration of Galveston's Historic Pleasure Pier, Royal Carribean Cruise Terminal, Galveston, Port Houston, Corpus Christi Ports, St. Croix U.S.V.I, and repairs for the U.S. Navy on the Island of Diego Garcia, Panama Canal
Epoxy Design is committed to excellence, safety, and high standards.
Factors That Affect Marine Concrete Structures
Marine environments pose unique challenges for concrete structures. Constant exposure to saltwater and the weather, coupled with potentially heavy loads, can cause concrete to degrade.
Factors that affect marine concrete structures include:
- Abrasion / scour: The flow of water, traffic, and wind can create wear on marine concrete surfaces
- Corrosion: Saltwater contributes to the deterioration of minerals in concrete and can lead to chipping, flaking, and spalling
- Impacts: Repeated impacts from marine vessels compromise the structural integrity of marine structures
- Loads: Heavy loads from equipment put stress on structural members
- Marine life: Algae growth and other marine life can compromise the structural integrity of concrete in marine environments
- Change of use application
Our Concrete Pier Repair Services
The Epoxy Design team offers complete dock and pier concrete repair services to counteract these forces. Depending on the local conditions, uses of the structures, and damage present, we provide:
- Crack repair: We use epoxy and urethane crack injection, patching, and sealing to address cracks
- Shotcrete to repair large areas of distressed concrete below deck
- Pier pile repair jackets infilled with epoxy or cementitious grout
- Corrosion mitigation: Embedded galvanic cathodic protection systems protect against corrosion
- Structural reinforcement: Incorporating engineered design, using CFRP
- Splash zone protection: Marine-grade coatings, sealants, and waterproofing protect docks, piers, and wharfs from abrasion and wear
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