When you see a sign that says “Wet Cement,” it seems natural to conclude that the turf needs to dry out before it’s safe to traverse.

Scuba operations were an essential part of stabalizing the Scioto Mile shoreline.

Nope.

Think about underwater cement projects. How do they dry out? Part of shaping the shoreline on the Scioto Mile actually involves pouring grouted cement stabilizers under the water. The project requires scuba divers, concrete pumps with hoses, big rocks and a whole lot of river.

Believe it or not, the concrete grout will set up underwater. The hardening process is a function of time, not air. It’s not special secret-recipe stuff –the cement medium itself sets best underwater. Water keeps moisture in, acting like a natural sealer.

The result of all that super-sealed grout? The project will have a super-stable shoreline, with big rocks that have the extra support of concrete grout grips.

Thank heavens for WET CEMENT!

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