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grout curtain [1 record]

Record 1 1999-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cofferdams and Dewatering (Construction)
OBS

curtain grouting: A deep narrow continuous zone of grouted foundation material formed beneath a dam. Generally carried out through the base of the cut-off wall as this helps to make the top of the grout curtain secure. Grouting is done at high pressure through a row of holes normally drilled vertically downwards.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épuisements et batardeaux (Construction)
CONT

Rideau. Dispositif plan vertical destiné à s'opposer au passage de l'eau et du sol à l'état liquide. EX : rideau de palplanches, rideau injecté. Synonyme : écran.

OBS

injection : Procédé de traitement du sol consistant à remplir les vides, naturels ou anthropiques, par un coulis acheminé par tubes et mis en place par gravité ou sous pression.

OBS

Les injections ont pour but de consolider et de rendre étanche la masse traitée (roche, maçonnerie, béton), en forant un minimum de trous, et en consommant un minimum de ciment [...] Les principales applications des injections sont : Asseoir des ouvrages lourds sur des sols médiocres. Écrans pendant étanche le sol de fondation (barrages) [...]

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