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Shortlisted Papers

The use of polymer solutions for deep excavations: lessons from Far Eastern experience

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Pages 262-271 | Received 24 Mar 2014, Accepted 12 Aug 2014, Published online: 11 Dec 2014

Figures & data

Figure 1. Marsh funnel viscosity of Telmarch polymer fluid at different concentrations.[Citation11]

Figure 1. Marsh funnel viscosity of Telmarch polymer fluid at different concentrations.[Citation11]

Figure 2. Mixing tanks and pumping equipment used for a bored piling project in Hong Kong.

Figure 2. Mixing tanks and pumping equipment used for a bored piling project in Hong Kong.

Figure 3. Air-lifting operation for base cleaning at a polymer-supported pile bore in Hong Kong.

Figure 3. Air-lifting operation for base cleaning at a polymer-supported pile bore in Hong Kong.

Table 1. Test methods and polymer fluid specifications for the Tuen Mun Station project in Hong Kong.

Figure 4. Effects of support fluid type and construction time on bored pile performance in Bangkok, Thailand.

Figure 4. Effects of support fluid type and construction time on bored pile performance in Bangkok, Thailand.

Figure 5. Effects of support fluid type and viscosity on bored pile performance in Bangkok, Thailand.

Figure 5. Effects of support fluid type and viscosity on bored pile performance in Bangkok, Thailand.

Table 2. Construction details and load test results for four trial piles constructed using polymer–bentonite mixes and bentonite fluids in Bangkok, Thailand.[Citation23]

Figure 6. Hydrated gel particles for control of polymer fluid loss in coarse grounds.

Figure 6. Hydrated gel particles for control of polymer fluid loss in coarse grounds.