Tunnel Water Proofing with Mirai WPM-PVC MEMBRANE (Complying to BIS 15909:2020)

Construction of Tunnel 10,including Escape Tunnel, Cross-Passages, Cut & Cover, Bridges, Slope Protection works, Earthwork in Cutting and filling, Development of Station and allied works between chainage 27.700 to chainage 32.100 in connection with Bhanupali-Bilaspur-Beri New Railway Line in Districts Rupnagar of Punjab and Bilaspur of Himachal Pradesh State.

Project

Bhanupali - Bilaspur-Beri Rail Project

Location

Himachal Pradesh

Client

Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd(RVNL)

  • Main Client: RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited) RVNL is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, established in 2003. It specializes in transportation infrastructure development and fast-track implementation of railway projects. 
  • Main Contractor: Max Infra(I) Pvt Ltd 
    MAX INFRA (I) PRIVATE LIMITED, a flourishing brand in Civil Engineering, Design and Construction business with a set mark of three decades well established, celebrated and proven record in India. We have considerable expertise in executing large and complex projects exclusively diversified in the field of Tunnels such as Railways, Irrigation and Highways. Besides Tunnels, our expertise is spread across sectors like Water Supply Projects, Large Canals, Reservoirs, Barrages, Bridges, Lift Irrigation schemes, Hydro Projects and Mining. 
  • PMC: ALTINOK -LION Joint Venture 
    ALTINOK Consulting Engineering Limited Liability Company is among the first and well-known independent consultancy firms in Turkey. Since 1963, the company earned its reputation from serving private and public sectors while involving in wide range of engineering projects. 
    LION GROUP has four pre-eminent companies under its ambit, Lion Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd. (LECPL), Lion Insulation Pvt. Ltd. (LIPL), Lion Renewable Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (LREIPL), Synergy Engineers Group Pvt. Ltd. (SEGPL). The organization's aim and vision revolve around contributing to building sustainable infrastructure for the nation by rendering quality services. 

RVNL and Max Infra faced significant challenges in identifying a reliable waterproofing solution with a 100-year of lifespan for the tunnel 10 of the Bhanupali–Bilaspur Railway project. 

Despite extensive efforts, no other provider was able to deliver a solution that met the technical and performance requirements of this critical infrastructure. 

Recognizing the complexity of the project, we proposed an innovative and robust waterproofing system tailored to their specific needs. Our solution incorporated a state-of-the-art PVC membrane designed to have a lifespan of 100 years, ensuring long-term durability and reliability. This approach not only addressed their concerns but also instilled confidence in our capabilities, leading RVNL and Max Infra to entrust us with the waterproofing responsibilities for Tunnel 10. 

This milestone highlights our commitment to engineering excellence, problem-solving, and providing customized solutions for challenging projects. 

We provided RVNL and L&T with a Pressure Release Waterproofing System specifically designed for tunnel construction. The system comprises: 

  • PVC Membrane (Mirai WPM, 2.0 mm thick): A robust waterproofing layer offering long-lasting protection against water ingress and structural deterioration. 
  • Geotextile (MIRAI GTX500, 500 GSM): A high-strength, non-woven polypropylene geotextile that enhances drainage and protects the membrane from damage during installation and operation. 

PVC membrane waterproofing is particularly effective in tunnels constructed using methods like NATM (New Austrian Tunnelling Method), which often encounter high-pressure aquifers. These membranes act as barriers against water intrusion, preventing corrosion and deterioration, ensuring long-term durability.  

Project Statistics: 

  • Total area to be waterproofed in our scope : 50,000  sqm 
  • Types of tunnels : Railway Tunnel 
  • Total amount of MIRAI WPM used : 50,000  sqm 
  • Total amount of MIRAI GTX used : 50,000 sqm   
  • System installed as per DVS 2212 guidelines by trained and certified PVC welders

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