Civil Engineering

Bentonite in civil engineering applications is traditionally used as a thixotropic, support, and lubricant agent in diaphragm walls and foundations, in tunneling, in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and pipe jacking. Bentonite, due to its viscosity and plasticity, is also used in Portland cement and mortars. We use to consider the following decisive factors to meet the client’s permissive standards.

  • Base to natural sodium bentonite
  • Extensively used in stabilized excavation
  • Fine particle size penetrates deep into cleavages and cracks to clog pores
  • Thixotropic properties retained even in highly saline conditions