Which statements below describes how a bentonite slurry is u

Which statements below describes how a bentonite slurry is utilized in excavating trenches? (select all that apply)

Solution

Option A,C and D are correct.

Slurry gels and around the soil particles that it comes in contact with,stabilizing the face it means when we use this bentonite slurry in to trenches the slurry getting contact with surround soil and it get stabilize and form a strong surface not to inflow the underground water.

Bentonite clay drops out of suspension rapidly, coating the bottom of the trench creating a smooth bottom surface to cast concrete in this case the bentonite slurry gets a smooth surface at the bottom of the trench.

Bentonite slurry exerts positive static pressure on the inside surface of the trench