An examination of the mechanical interaction of drilling slurries at the soil-concrete contact

• Published in: Journal of Zhejiang University. A. Science Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 294 - 304
• Main Authors: Shakir, Ressol R., Zhu, Jun-gao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg SP Zhejiang University Press 01.04.2010
• Subjects: Civil Engineering; Classical and Continuum Physics; Engineering; Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Simple shear test; Drilled shaft foundation; Drilling slurry; Mudcake; TU4; Concrete surface; Bentonite; Polymer; Soil structure interaction

Evidence gained from previous field tests conducted on drilled shaft foundation shows that using drilling slurries to stabilize a borehole during the construction may influence the interfacial shear strength. This paper deals with an exhaustive study of the effects of drilling slurries at the contac...