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JET GROUTING
Nicholson installed 380 linear feet (116m) of jet grout
wall at the Senate tunnel and central stairs for the
extension of water cut-off around and below existing
structures. To form the deep cut-off connections,
Nicholson utilized a mono-directional jet grouting
technique using a cement-bentonite grout mix. The monodirectional jetting produced intersecting flat panels of
cement-bentonite grout, providing the required cut-off to a
depth of approximately 75 feet (23m). This method
allowed the continuous grout treatment of a relatively wide
area with a substantial schedule improvement as compared
to installing conventional jet grout columns. The
performance of the jet grouting wall was demonstrated in a
full-scale pre-production permeability test program.
Circular jet grout columns were installed for the
structural connections between the diaphragm wall and the
existing structures for support of excavation and ground
water control. For these structural columns, a neat watercement grout was utilized, resulting in higher strength. The
effectiveness of the jet grouting parameters selected by the
CONCLUSIONS
As this article goes to press, the foundation and civil
work is nearly finished and the fit-out of the CVC is in full
swing. The alternative construction sequence proposed by
PROJECT TEAM
Owner The Architect of the Capitol
General Contractor - Centex Construction Company
Architect - RTKL
Geotechnical Engineer - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.
Foundation Contractor - Nicholson Construction
Company
Nicholsons Design Engineer - GEI Consultants, Inc.