UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION IN SLURRY TRENCHES

This article reviews briefly the use of slurries in foundation construction and civil engineering works. The following four types of walls or ground support systems are described: underground structural walls; prefab diaphragm walls; trench cutoff walls; and bored pile walls. These walls are used for underpinning, where retaining walls are needed in deep excavations, for seepage and groundwater control, as load bearing elements in deep foundations, and where it is desired to minimize ground movement.

• Corporate Authors:

  Western Society of Engineers

  176 West Adams Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60603
• Authors:
  • Xanthakos, P P
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 7 p.
• Serial:
  • Midwest Engineer
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Diaphragm walls; Foundation engineering; Groundwater; Piles (Supports); Retaining walls; Seepage; Seismicity; Slurry; Slurry trenches; Structural supports; Underground structures
• Uncontrolled Terms: Underpinning
• Old TRIS Terms: Bored pile; Groundwater control; Open trench cutoff; Slurries; Slurry trench construction; Underground supporting
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00127566
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 29 1975 12:00AM