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🟩 Construction of a slurry supported diaphragm wall initiates with the excavation of a narrow trench using a mechanical or hydraulic grab. Throughout the excavation, a bentonite or polymer slurry is continuously circulated to provide hydrostatic support and prevent trench collapse. Upon reaching the specified depth, the trench remains stabilised by the slurry head until reinforcement cages are installed and the slurry is displaced by tremie placed structural concrete, forming a continuous load

1K views · 11 reactions | In the second of our series on farm safety, we look at the top safety tips when working with slurry. Slurry season can be a particularly hazardous time on the farm. Whether you are storing it, agitating it, or spreading it, there are many safety considerations… This is a series from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in partnership with Axa and Agriland Media Group. | Agriland.ie | Facebook