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Slurry trench method and apparatus for constructing underground walls

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5837085
In a system for constructing a narrow underground wall, this patent describes the system including a first apparatus for excavating from one end of a slurry filled trenched and a second apparatus for filling the trench with a wall forming material. The improvement comprises flotation means and wherein at least a part of the first apparatus is floated at the surface of the slurry in the trench on the flotation means.
Assignee:
Finic, B.V., Rotterdam
Patent Number(s):
US 4696607
OSTI ID:
5837085
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English