Temporary works

Diaphragm walls are typically 20m to 50m deep, but may extend to considerably greater depth.

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Identify the picture shown

• Diaphragm walls

• Contiguous bored pile walls

• Secant wall piling

Identify the picture shown

• Diaphragm walls

• Contiguous bored pile walls

• Secant wall piling

The range of CFA piles is between 300mm and 1200mm in diameter and can be created up to 30 meters long.

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For larger diameter piles up to 3000mm rotary flight auger systems can be used, but these are not continuous flight and the soil has to be brought to the surface in sections.

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Bentonite is used in the construction industry mostly in a fluidic state which is commonly known as bentonite slurry because of its rheological characteristics.

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Trench Boxes are not good for rapid shoring of trench runs, box systems provide a quick and easy way of holding the ground stable.

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DRAG BOXES are simple to use, 2 sided protective shield, ideal for use when installing utility pipes in, dry, self-supporting ground in areas where any obstructions such as services, are not present.

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ROLLING STRUT BOX

A two sided protective shield with the added advantage of struts which are vertically adjustable on rollers, this box is the ideal solution to provide support within stepped excavations.

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What is the primary purpose of using bentonite slurry in construction?

• To stabilize excavations

• To provide insulation

• To enhance aesthetic appeal