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Method and apparatus for introducing and joining diaphragms in slotted walls

US4838980A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1987
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/1798
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus of introducing and joining diaphragms in slotted walls. The slotted inner connecting pipe of one diaphragm is introduced into the slotted outer connecting pipe of another diaphragm. An apparatus for fusing together the two connecting pipes is placed within the interior of the inner pipe and can move through the latter. The apparatus has a heating device for heating and fusing the two connecting pipes together.

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