Description
Book SynopsisThe first on the use of polymer support fluids in the construction industry, this book provides a detailed study of their use in civil engineering, covering all major aspects including fundamental material properties, laboratory and site testing, as well as case histories and specifications.
Table of ContentsContents: BACKGROUND 1. Introduction to fluid-supported excavation in the construction of deep foundations 2. Limitations of bentonite 3. Introduction to polymers and their fluids 4. Existing commercial polymer systems SITE ISSUES 5. Polymer fluid use on site: mixing, transport, cleaning, property maintenance and disposal issues 6. Monitoring techniques - field and laboratory TECHNICAL DETAILS 7. Applications of polymer fluids to the construction of deep foundations 8. Flow behaviour and complex rheological properties of polymer fluids 9. Analysis of case histories data - successes and failures FINAL REMARKS 10. Specifications 11. Conclusions Case studies: * Glasgow, UK * Stratford (London), UK
