“Subsurface Solutions to Build On” – Delivered by Polymer Technologies USA, Inc.
Polymer Technologies USA is proud to announce the successful completion of a critical foundation stabilization project at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida, where our patented Deep Horizons Injection Grouting (DHIG) technology proved to be the most sustainable, cost-effective, and permanent solution available in the market today.
Project Overview
The BayCare Ballpark project required structural reinforcement beneath a newly installed scoreboard supported by deep caissons. Geotechnical investigations by AREHNA Engineering identified loose, backfilled sand and fractured Simsima limestone layers extending up to 45 feet deep. These conditions posed a high risk of differential settlement and lateral instability—especially under high wind loads impacting the large surface area of the scoreboard.
Why DHIG Was the Optimal Solution
Traditional stabilization methods—such as cementitious grouting, vibro-compaction, or deep excavation—were deemed unfeasible due to:
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Proximity to sensitive foundations and existing structures
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Limited access near a natural lake
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Historical subsidence and undocumented sinkholes
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Risk of migration, settlement, and disruption from overweight grout operations
DHIG overcame all these challenges, delivering a solution with unmatched precision, control, and environmental responsibility:
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Zero Vibration, Zero Excavation
DHIG uses non-invasive, vibration-free injection, avoiding displacement or settlement risks around the caissons and nearby utilities. -
Deep Precision Injection – 45 Feet Down
Injection pipes were installed and grouted from the base of competent limestone to the surface, effectively transferring lateral load resistance from the deep shaft upward. The result: robust support that eliminates vulnerability under high wind shear. -
Permanent Mitigation of Subsurface Voids
Past unrecorded sinkhole activity was proactively addressed. The hydrophobic, dual-component polyurethane grout expanded 15x on contact, displacing water and sealing all voids with a strong, waterproof matrix that prevents future migration or collapse. -
Environmentally Sustainable
DHIG produces no spoil, runoff, or contamination. It is a clean, closed-cell system that aligns with modern sustainability standards and eliminates the carbon-heavy footprint of cement-based grouting. -
Faster, Safer Execution
The full scope was completed in under 10 working days, despite exceeding original grout quantity estimates—all without delaying or disrupting concurrent site operations. -
Cost-Effective and Long-Lasting
The total project cost was a fraction of what traditional methods would have required, with the added benefit of long-term durability and no need for rework.
Minimal Disruption, Maximum Efficiency
Unlike conventional systems that stall or displace other trades, DHIG was deployed while the site remained fully operational. Steel erection, framing, electrical installations, grading, and site cleaning continued uninterrupted, thanks to DHIG’s compact equipment, small footprint, and low-impact application.
This integration of active trade work alongside precision injection is a powerful advantage—minimizing downtime, accelerating schedules, and maximizing productivity for general contractors and project owners.
Quality Control & Engineering Oversight
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Grouting was performed using a bottom-up injection sequence, with real-time monitoring of PSI, flow rate, elevation, and lift.
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Detailed logs documented every port, injection volume, technician name, RPM, and pressure stage.
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All data was submitted to the engineering team daily for verification.
🌱 A Smarter Way Forward
Traditional methods—used for over 100 years—are no longer the standard. With DHIG, the industry now has access to a more intelligent, flexible, and sustainable approach to subsurface stabilization. Whether for stadiums, highways, levees, ports, or oil wells, DHIG is redefining the future of ground improvement.
