Concrete Deep Within a Mountain: Specialty Silanes Protect the Roof of the Swiss Gotthard Tunnel
Dec 18, 2009

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  • Gotthard Tunnel - Completely closed

    Gotthard Tunnel - Completely closed

    Completely closed to traffic: to provide protection against moisture and salt ingress, the ceiling of the Gotthard tunnel was impregnated in late September with a specialty silane cream made by WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group.

  • Gotthard Tunnel - Ceiling

    Gotthard Tunnel - Ceiling

    A race against the clock: in late September, the ceiling of the Gotthard tunnel was impregnated with SILRES® BS Creme C from WACKER. The treatment affords the tunnel lasting protection against moisture and salt.

  • Gotthard Tunnel - Renovating

    Gotthard Tunnel - Renovating

    Renovating the Gotthard tunnel: specialists used compressed air to apply the silane impregnating agent.