ART successfully restored the Auglaize River Dam using the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System, creating a seamless, corrosion-resistant barrier that strengthened and protected the concrete. The project was completed in just one day with no safety incidents or operational downtime. By choosing OBIC’s advanced coating technology, the City of Bryan avoided costly reconstruction and extended the dam’s service life, ensuring safe and efficient power generation for years to come.
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Challenge
After over a century of service, the Auglaize River Dam in Defiance, Ohio, showed significant concrete deterioration from long-term exposure to water and weather.
Results
ART completed the rehabilitation of the 112-year-old dam in a single day, adhering to rigorous safety protocols and achieving zero safety incidents. The application of the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System created a seamless, corrosion-resistant barrier that significantly strengthened the dam's concrete surfaces.
Key Product
OBIC Armor System
About your Company
Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (ART) is an OBIC-certified installer recognized for precision, efficiency, and expertise in applying protective coatings to critical infrastructure projects.The Challenge
Constructed in 1912, the Auglaize River Dam has been a critical source of hydroelectric power for the City of Bryan, supplying roughly 4% of its total electricity. After more than a century of continuous operation, the dam’s concrete structure showed significant deterioration caused by constant water exposure, freeze-thaw cycles, and environmental wear. This damage threatened the dam’s reliability, safety, and energy output. The City of Bryan needed a long-lasting rehabilitation solution that could stop further decay, meet safety and regulatory standards, and maintain full operation. Bryan wanted a solution without costly reconstruction or extended downtime.
The Solution
Advanced Rehabilitation Technology (ART), recognized for its expertise in infrastructure rehabilitation, assessed the project requirements and evaluated multiple restoration technologies. ART selected the OBIC Armor Multi-Layer System for its superior performance characteristics: a combination of OBIC 1000 polyurea and OBIC 1306 closed-cell polyurethane foam. This system offered a seamless, corrosion and UV-resistant barrier tailored for high-moisture environments and prolonged durability. ART's OBIC certification ensured precise, efficient installation, enabling the team to complete the application within a single day and maintain continuous dam operations throughout the process.
The Results
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