Polymer based slurries are becoming increasingly popular among foundation contractors as a choice of soil stabilizer. Being environmental friendly, improving the structural capacity of the foundation element and optimizing the production rate of work progress and cost makes polymer-based slurries an ideal replacement for conventional Bentonite slurries as soil stabilizer. Reverse circulation drilling (RCD), is a dynamic drilling system, widely used in installation of bored piles and diaphragm walls due to its ability to reach deeper excavations. This method of drilling is compatible with the usage of the long chain polymer slurries with exceptional results.
Subjects: Polymer slurry, long-chain polymer, soil stabilization, reverse circulation drilling, pile foundation
Author: Goncalo Antó nio de Araú jo Costa and Sri Ram Ramankutty I.R.
Publisher: DFI, EFFC