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The construction of deep station boxes and shafts on Crossrail has necessitated the re-emergence of diaphragm walling, A diaphragm wall is formed from panels and the wall constructed by digging each panel section in sequence using bentonite slurry to support the excavation. Following excavation, massive reinforcement cages are lifted into place and the slurry is replaced with concrete. Taken from 'The changing face of diaphragm wall cage construction‘. #diaphragwall

Diaphragm Walls - We're the Experts! Diaphragm walls have a static and/or sealing function and can serve as cut-off walls for dams or excavation pits, as foundations or as enclosures of structures. They are executed as concrete or steel-reinforced concrete walls, built from ground level. They are excavated in sections by duty-cycle cranes, using suitable diaphragm wall grabs or cutters, with the aid of a stabilizing fluid, between previously fabricated guide walls, which serve primarily to guide the excavator, allow fluctuations in level of the stabilizing fluid and carry temporary loads from the reinforcement or stop end elements. When the final depth is reached, temporary or permanent stop ends are installed in the trench, the stabilizing fluid is desanded and reinforcement cages are installed. Then the concreting is carried out. #diaphramwall #foundations #bauerpower #passionforprogress

"Fortifying the Future: Guniting in Action, Strengthening Tunnels for Durability and Safety." Guniting is a technique used in tunnel construction to apply a layer of shotcrete, a mixture of cement, sand, and water, onto tunnel walls. This process enhances structural integrity, waterproofing, and support. It involves a nozzle spraying the shotcrete at high velocity onto the tunnel surface, creating a dense and durable layer. Guniting is particularly effective in stabilizing rock formations, preventing soil erosion, and reinforcing tunnel linings. The method is adaptable to various tunnel shapes and sizes, providing a cost-efficient and time-saving solution for construction projects. Overall, guniting plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and longevity of tunnels by fortifying their structural elements against natural forces and wear. #tunnel #tunnelling #engineering #civilengineering #civilengineer #construction #civilconstruction #engenhariacivil #engenharia

Diaphragm Walls - We're the Experts! Diaphragm walls have a static and/or sealing function and can serve as cut-off walls for dams or excavation pits, as foundations or as enclosures of structures. They are executed as concrete or steel-reinforced concrete walls, built from ground level. They are excavated in sections by duty-cycle cranes, using suitable diaphragm wall grabs or cutters, with the aid of a stabilizing fluid, between previously fabricated guide walls, which serve primarily to guide the excavator, allow fluctuations in level of the stabilizing fluid and carry temporary loads from the reinforcement or stop end elements. When the final depth is reached, temporary or permanent stop ends are installed in the trench, the stabilizing fluid is desanded and reinforcement cages are installed. Then the concreting is carried out. #diaphramwall #foundations #bauerpower #passionforprogress

Pile foundation... A pile foundation is a type of deep foundation used in construction to transfer the load of a structure to deeper, more stable soil layers or bedrock when the surface soil is too weak or unstable to support the structure. Piles are long, slender columns typically made of steel, concrete, or timber, driven or drilled into the ground. There are several types of piles, including: 1. End-bearing piles: These transfer the load directly to a solid layer of rock or dense soil at the bottom. 2. Friction piles: These rely on the frictional resistance between the surface of the pile and the surrounding soil to carry the load. 3. Combination piles: These use both end-bearing and friction mechanisms. #Pilefoundation #Bearingcapacity

Did you know the earth spins counterclockwise? With all that movement and gravity pulling us down. We encounter what's called thermal pulling on our infrastructure. It can cause movement leading to vertical cracking and even bowed panels that need straightening. When this happens, you can see failing caulk joints and even water penetration issues if the voids are large enough. When it comes to the longevity of your precast concrete or masonry call RHK Construction for your preventative and deferred maintenance solutions. https://wix.to/2IRtDGg

Ummmm.... Not good! Soil nailing is a slope stability technique used by geotechnical engineers that utilizes additional reinforcing, typically steel bars (soil nails), to stabilize an area of steeply inclined soil that has the potential of slope failure due to internal and/or external stresses. The soil nails are drilled into the soil at predetermined depths, angles, and spacing to provide the desired support. The soil nails provide additional reinforcement by helping to carry the excess internal stresses that could potentially cause the area of inclined soils to fail along one or more of the potential slope failure planes. Once the soil nails are in place a temporary facing layer (shotcrete) is placed followed by placement of a permanent facing layer (cast-in-place concrete). The facing layer provides the appearance of a retaining wall structure, but actually provides little structural support to the retained soil. As is the case in all retained soil and slope stability applications, drainage is a key component to ensuring that the overall earthen system performs as designed. #God #bless you all! and if you want to help with my grandsons situation it would be greatly appreciated. I have included the #gofundme link here: https://gofund.me/f976d125 #paypal email is: Edward Davidson [email protected] @EDavidson007 #cashapp: https://lnkd.in/gi56HwpW #venmo is : Ed Davidson [email protected] @Ed-Davidson-6 GiveSendGo: https://lnkd.in/gKUB9h6i #zelle: [email protected] #eddavidson #safedy #thereyahaveit #soilstabilization #construction

*Applications of soil nailing* *1* Stabilization of existing retaining wall. *2* Excavating retaining structures in urban areas for high rise buildings and underground facilities. *3* Landslide redemption stabilization of highway and roadway embankments and cut slopes. *4* Tunnel portals in unstable and steep stratified slopes. *5* Construction and retrofitting bridge abutments. *6* Steep cutting stabilizations. *7* Stabilizing of over steep existing embankments. *8* Provide long term stability to existing concrete structures without demolition and rebuilding costs. *Advantages of Soil Nailing* *1* Soil nailing can be used on new construction, temporary structures,remodeling process, and to repair the existing wall system with comparative ease. *2* Soil nailing helps limit the slopes boundaries. Hence more space is available. *3* It needs minimum slope preparation for nailing operation. *4* No restriction on wall height. *5* The construction time is lesser as compared to the traditional slope stabilization method. *6* The cost is generally lesser than constructing a retaining wall instead. *7* It may prevent slope erosion with applied with mesh and shotcrete. *8* This technique is flexible, relatively quick, and easy to install. *9* Time-saving & cost-saving.

"Fortifying the Future: Guniting in Action, Strengthening Tunnels for Durability and Safety." Guniting is a technique used in tunnel construction to apply a layer of shotcrete, a mixture of cement, sand, and water, onto tunnel walls. This process enhances structural integrity, waterproofing, and support. It involves a nozzle spraying the shotcrete at high velocity onto the tunnel surface, creating a dense and durable layer. Guniting is particularly effective in stabilizing rock formations, preventing soil erosion, and reinforcing tunnel linings. The method is adaptable to various tunnel shapes and sizes, providing a cost-efficient and time-saving solution for construction projects. Overall, guniting plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and longevity of tunnels by fortifying their structural elements against natural forces and wear. #tunnel #tunnelling #engineering #civilengineering #civilengineer #construction #civilconstruction #engenhariacivil #engenharia