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SEALING AND FILLING GROUTS FOR TBM TUNNELS

BDC International and its subsidiary, BDC Poland, supply high-quality cementitious materials for drilling, used in TBM tunnel construction. Their products, such as Modiretard 05 and Modiquick 02, enhance backfill grouting, ensuring durability and efficiency. Swellgel PF bentonite stabilizes the mix, minimizing segregation and maintaining fluidity. The Warsaw Metro tunnel on Bemowo exemplifies the successful application of these solutions, meeting stringent technical standards.

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DRILLING FLUID CHEMISTRY AT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SWINOUJŚCIE TUNNEL

In 2021, BDC Poland participated in the construction of the tunnel under the Świna River, providing comprehensive technical solutions. The main tasks included determining parameters and supplying the slurry system for the TBM, selecting flocculants for the drilling fluid cleaning system, and applying special agents for emerging engineering challenges. The offered system based on Swellgel MA bentonite was characterized by low viscosity allowing for increased solid phase and a flat flow curve. The knowledge, experience, and materials applied by BDC proved crucial in overcoming numerous engineering challenges.

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