Question

________ process consists of making a number of holes in the ground and then filling these holes by the cement grout under pressure.

(a) Chemical grouting

(b) Cement grouting

(c) Freezing process

(d) Electro osmosis process

The question was asked during an internship interview.

The question is from Deep Excavations topic in section Deep Excavations, Pile Foundations and Caisson of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Cement grouting

Best explanation: In cement grouting method, the cement grout, which is a mixture of sand, cement and water is used. The term grouting is used to indicate a process of injecting the cementing materials into the cracks.