Solutions for
Military & Defense

Military and defense infrastructure operates in demanding environments. Navy shipyards, military bases, airports, drydocks, piers, hangars, tunnels, and utility structures must withstand hydrostatic pressure, saltwater, chlorides, heavy vehicles, aircraft loads, abrasion, and continuous mission-critical use. The challenge is designing concrete that remains watertight, crack-resistant, and durable for decades.

Military & Defense facilities specified for concrete durability & waterproofing:

• Navy Shipyards
• Naval Bases
• Airforce Bases and Airports
• Army Bases

Water ingress is one of the greatest threats to military infrastructure. In below-grade facilities, marine structures, tunnels, docks, and utility vaults, hydrostatic pressure can force water through cracks, joints, and capillary pores. This allows chlorides and other contaminants to accelerate corrosion, concrete deterioration, leaks, and structural damage. Waterproofing admixtures help reduce permeability, protect reinforcing steel, minimize repairs, and extend service life.

Abrasion and erosion are also major concerns. Runways, hangar floors, vehicle maintenance bays, shipyards, drydocks, and loading areas are exposed to heavy traffic, impact, grit, sand, and high-pressure washdowns. Over time, surface wear can expose aggregate, increase dusting, and create pathways for water and contaminants. Integral abrasion-resisting admixtures strengthen the concrete matrix to improve resistance to impact, abrasion, and mechanical wear.

Hard-Cem®, Kryton’s integral abrasion resisting admixture:

• Reduces abrasion caused by repeated mechanical wear from tires, steel wheels, braking forces, dragged equipment, salt, grit, and flowing water.
• Minimizes repair-related disruptions and infrastructure downtime.
• Reduces maintenance costs.
• Increases service-life by 100% or greater.

Durable concrete supports mission continuity, protects critical assets, and reduces lifecycle costs. Fewer repairs mean less downtime, lower maintenance costs, and improved facility resilience. These admixtures also support sustainability by reducing replacement concrete, demolition waste, and embodied carbon.