E – 1427 Chemicals for Grouting of Soils
$75.00
Courses Included
This course provides information and guidance for the investigation and selection of materials, equipment, and methods to be used in chemical grouting in connection with construction projects. Elements discussed include types of chemical grout materials, grouting equipment and methods, planning of chemical grouting operations, and specifications. Emphasis is placed on the unique characteristics of chemical grouts that benefit hydraulic structures.
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CHEMICAL GROUT MATERIALS
This course will give geotechnical and civil engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the chemicals that have been demonstrated to potentially be suitable for grouting soils…
Description
This course provides information and guidance for the investigation and selection of materials, equipment, and methods to be used in chemical grouting in connection with construction projects. Elements discussed include types of chemical grout materials, grouting equipment and methods, planning of chemical grouting operations, and specifications. Emphasis is placed on the unique characteristics of chemical grouts that benefit hydraulic structures.
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. CHEMICAL GROUT MATERIALS
This course will give geotechnical and civil engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to the chemicals that have been demonstrated to potentially be suitable for grouting soils…
- Learn about the different types of chemicals potentially suitable for grouting soil;
- Learn about the sodium silicate processes;
- Learn how to improve inject ability of chemical grouts;
- Learn how urethane grouts may be effective in stopping flowing water;
- Learn where and how to apply acrylate grouts;
- Learn about fillers and reactants; and
- Learn the limitations as well as the advantages of chemical grouts.
