This paper is a case study to demonstrate the applicability of a new horizontal jet grouting construction technology to from a ring of improved ground around the tunnel periphery which will guarantee the stability and impermeability of the opening using dual-rod, called Twin-Jet.
Normally, the soil-cement admixture after the mixing in a fluid state, which will flow out from the horizontal hole. For the purpose to solving this crucial problem, Twin-Jet technology was invented to solidify soft soil and fractured rock instantly.
The fundamental principles of the Twin-Jet method are introduced and sodium silicate(water-glass) is selected as the binder to accelerate the hardening process of an admixture of grout and soil under high pressure of about 10 to 40MPa to create the instant solidification.
A filed test was conducted in the tunnel at OOO in Pusan. Field and laboratory results showed that the admixture can be quick gelled within 10 to 20 seconds. The diameter of jet-grouted column reached 0.6 meter and the strength after 28 days reached 2.0MPa.