Managing Groundwater and Hydrostatic Pressure in Underground Structures Using Drainage Mesh Solution

Managing groundwater in underground construction remains a persistent challenge for engineers. Water ingress and the resulting hydrostatic pressure can cause long-term damage to tunnel linings and retaining structures, leading to deterioration, corrosion, and costly maintenance. Methods of managing water pressure is a difficult discipline and soil conditions can be uncertain and risky, both during construction and over the lifetime of the structure.

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Johnny Poulsen

Johnny Poulsen

Tunnel and underground waterproofing solutions

Overview

Water management remains one of the most demanding aspects of underground construction. Groundwater ingress and hydrostatic pressure can lead to serious long-term damage, corroding reinforcements, weakening linings, and driving up maintenance costs.

This exclusive webinar explores a practical and proven solution: managing water pressure in underground structures using a systematic drainage mesh approach. Learn how this innovative method integrates directly into monolithic shotcrete layers, allowing for continuous, controlled water redirection before pressure builds up behind the lining.

Key Takeaways

✅ Understand the challenges of groundwater and hydrostatic pressure management
✅ Learn about continuous drainage design integrated into tunnel linings
✅ Discover how the drainage mesh approach can reduce construction time, CO₂ footprint, and long-term maintenance costs
✅ Explore real-world case studies from international underground construction projects

About the Presenter

Johnny Poulsen
CEO, Dolenco Tunnel Systems

With over 25 years of experience in waterproofing and concrete repair solutions, Johnny Poulsen has built and led multiple businesses in specialized underground construction markets. His extensive international expertise spans tunnels, basements, and retaining structures, with a focus on sustainable and adaptable solutions.

Today, as CEO of Dolenco Tunnel Systems, he continues to drive innovation in drainage and waterproofing technologies to meet the ever-evolving challenges of underground construction.

Event Details

🗓 Date: Wed, 29 Oct
🕒 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 GMT
🌐 Platform: Online Webinar (link provided upon registration)

Why You Should Attend

If you’re looking to enhance durability, cut project costs, and build resilience against groundwater pressure, this session will provide actionable insights and solutions you can apply directly to your next project.

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