diaphragm wall
diaphragm wall (core wall, cut-off trench) A nearly impervious wall or core at the base of a dam or similar structure which reduces percolation. Bentonite suspensions are used in support of deep trench excavations formed for the construction of cast-in-place concrete diaphragm walls.
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