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DIAPHRAGM WALLS
The slurry exerts hydraulic pressure against the trench walls and
acts as shoring to prevent collapse.
BASEMENT TOP-DOWN
CONSTRUCTION USING DIAPHRAGM
WALLS
PROCEDURE
DIAPHRAGM WALLS
Diaphragm walls are ideal for soft clays and loose sands
below the water table where there is a need to control lateral
movements.
REINFORCEMENT
APPLICATIONS
As permanent and temporary foundation walls for deep
basements.
In earth retention schemes for highway and tunnel projects.
As permanent walls for deep shafts for tunnel access.
As permanent cut-off walls through the core of earth dams.
In congested areas for retention systems and permanent
foundation walls.
Deep ground water barriers through and under dams.
DISADVANTAGES
They are relatively costly.
They are also unsuited to strong soils conditions where
penetration is slow and difficult due to the use of the slurry
trench method.