This guide to current industry practice and recommended practice guidelines for structural slurry walls is a composite of the opinions of practicing engineers, construction experts and the DFI Slurry Wall Committee. This guide is intended to provide information for the design and construction of structural slurry walls in the United States and highlights the major considerations in selecting structural slurry walls for temporary and permanent use in foundation construction. Included in the manual are: Nomenclature used in slurry wall construction; Related terms and construction methods; Definition of a slurry wall and other standard teminology; A history of slurry wall construction; Industry practice standards; DFI practice guidelines; 20-page list of slurry wall projects constructed in North America.
Edited by: Raymond J. Poletto PE, Chairman & Editor
Sponsored by: 2005 DFI Slurry Wall Committee