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Structural, Strengthening & Repair

Reinforcing for the future

Hychem extends the life of Australia’s critical infrastructure by rehabilitating and reinforcing assets to address the challenges of ageing, capacity upgrades, and corrosion damage. We utilise a suite of lightweight, high-strength composite technologies—including FRP jackets, wraps, and laminates—to deliver durable and compliant structural solutions.

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Bridge Beams, Piers, Soffits & Decks

We deliver lightweight, high-strength composite solutions, including FRP laminates and wet layup systems, to increase load capacity and extend the service life of bridge elements without adding significant dead load.

Piles, Columns & Utility Poles

Our PileMedic and FRP composite wrap systems restore structural capacity and extend the design life of deteriorating concrete, steel, and timber piles and columns, providing a durable, corrosion-proof solution in the harshest environments.

Tunnels & Shafts

We utilise advanced, spray-applied geopolymers like GeoCast and composite strengthening systems to provide structural relining and reinforcement for tunnels and shafts, ensuring long-term integrity and safety.

Marine Piles & Seawalls

Our SPiRe and PileMedic systems are specifically engineered to rehabilitate and protect marine piles and seawalls, delivering a robust, corrosion-proof barrier that halts chloride attacks and extends asset life in heavy tidal zones.

Pile Repair
Port Adelaide, SA

We came across QuakeWrap and were very impressed with the innovative design and product range, it ticked all engineering requirements and design life expectancy.


— Tony Polec
Government of South Australia
Department for Infrastructure and Transport

Culvert Repair
Georgetown, QLD

Cost saving due to low budgets in the area with a 50+ year design life with little maintenance was exactly what we needed for this area.


— Andrew Schelberg
Queensland Government
Department of Transport and Main Roads

Culvert Repair
Finch Hatton, QLD

An aesthetically pleasing yet structural repair was designed and successfully completed on me within budget with no disruption to the roadway above.


— Alan Voll
Queensland Government
Department of Transport and Main Roads

Seawall Repair
Port Kembla, NSW

We are extremely impressed with the innovative technology presented to us on this project. These systems sped the installation time compared to conventional methods.


— Jaime Silva
Construction Coordinator (Civil)
Bluescope

Pipe Installation
Maudsland, QLD

We were impressed with the quality of the manufactured pipes supplied. The ease of installation meant minimal traffic control measures.


— Tony White
Queensland Government
Department of Transport and Main Roads

Case Study

Hychem engineers long-term durability for the Adelaide Public Realm

Our team utilised an integrated suite of rapid-curing MMA/PMMA membranes and lightweight screeds, ensuring the structural integrity of one of South Australia’s most significant civic hubs long into the future.

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