Slurry season is finally here in Ireland! With the ban lifted in the Republic, it’s all systems go for contractors across the country. In this video, Conor catches up with Ultan from Duffy Agri Contracts to get the lowdown on their slurry outfit. From the latest tankers to umbilical spreading setups, Ultan gives us a full breakdown of the gear they’re running and how they’re tackling the busy season ahead. | GRASSMEN

🟩 Construction of a slurry supported diaphragm wall initiates with the excavation of a narrow trench using a mechanical or hydraulic grab. Throughout the excavation, a bentonite or polymer slurry is continuously circulated to provide hydrostatic support and prevent trench collapse. Upon reaching the specified depth, the trench remains stabilised by the slurry head until reinforcement cages are installed and the slurry is displaced by tremie placed structural concrete, forming a continuous load