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http://dx.doi.org/10.9711/KTAJ.2018.20.5.773

An experimental study on the viscosity features of sealant (bentonite-cement slurry) in umbrella arch method  

Sagong, Myung (Korea Railroad Research Institute)
Lee, Jun S. (Korea Railroad Research Institute)
Park, Jeongjun (Korea Railroad Research Institute)
Cho, Chungsik (Geotech Engineering Co., Ltd.)
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Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association / v.20, no.5, 2018 , pp. 773-786 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, viscosity features of sealant (bentonite-cement slurry), which is used for umbrella arch method in tunnel, were studied. The sealant must secure optimal strength and capacity for the waterproof and stabilization of borehole as well as to satisfy groutability. In this study, the variation of viscosity was measured with different mixing processes. With an increase of initial mixing period with water and bentonite mixture, the required time for the rapid increase of viscosity of the sealant is shorten. With increase of mixing period, the possibility of swelling of bentonite will increases and this can lead increase of the viscosity of the mixture. In addition, the behaviors of sealant vary with a drastic increase of the viscosity: thixotropy and rheopexy. Furthermore, the bentonite/water mixing period influences on the bleeding features of the sealant. Further study is required to introduce the guideline, which can be applicable in the field in the aspect of required capacity of the sealants and mixing processes of the ingredients.
Keywords
Umbrella arch method; Sealant; Bentonite; Viscosity; Tunnel reinforcement;
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