Abstract:
The trench cutter technology (also known as hydro mill) is well-known for constructing diaphragm walls for complex retaining structures.
This however is not the only purpose, for which the technology can be used.
The world demands much more than just retaining structures.
For instance, the installation of groundwater barriers, named Cut-Off-Walls (COW) is a very common field of application. Example for deployments are sealing purposes for dams or encapsulation of contaminated areas.
Also, the use of the system to install barrettes for foundation purpose can be a good alternative to pile foundations systems.
But there are more ideas, not only for the standard deep foundation demands.
Recently, the technology could also satisfy the idea of using the trench cutter technique as bulk sampling equipment.
Such kind of new ideas obviously also require the adaption of equipment and tools to facilitate corresponding demands.
Some reference projects as well as developments and specific solutions will be described and a general outlook will be given, after the Paper/The Presentation explains the installation process in general
Keywords: Trench Cutter, Diaphragm wall, Barrettes, Cut-Off-Wall
Abstract: Theme 7