DIAPHRAGM WALL CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES

Diaphragm wall construction is used extensively in Europe and a special plant has been developed for excavating the trench using fluid mud to support the walls. Various types of grab reverse-circulation excavating machines are described and illustrated and specifications are quoted for the quality of the slurry. The normal procedure is to backfill the trench with tremie concrete around a reinforcement cage. Alternatively, precast concrete panels may be used or cement may be added to the bentonite for hydraulic cut offs.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Nash, K L
• Publication Date: 1974-12

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 605-620
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 100
  • Issue Number: C04

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bentonite; Cutoff walls; Diaphragm walls; Excavating equipment; Slurry; Tremie concrete; Trench backfill; Trenches
• Old TRIS Terms: Cutoffs; Slurries
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00265650
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE 11025
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 27 1975 12:00AM