Peter Geddes Burnett
Engineers in Kenilworth, IL
License number
Colorado 3743
Issued Date
Feb 28, 1959
Renew Date
Jun 25, 1990
Expiration Date
Jun 25, 1990
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
PO Box 70, Kenilworth, IL 60043
Professional information
Reducing Leakage Through Sandbag Dikes Using A Bentonite Or Other Clay Mud Slurry
US Patent:
5915879, Jun 29, 1999
Filed:
Sep 18, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/933317
Inventors:
Peter G. Burnett - Kenilworth IL
John J. Wanner - Denver CO
John J. Wanner - Denver CO
International Classification:
E02B 312, E02D 1720
US Classification:
405116
Abstract:
A method for reducing water leakage through sandbag dikes is disclosed, wherein a bentonite or other clay mud slurry is applied to the sandbags. The mud slurry may further include a water loss reducing chemical and/or a water blocking material. The mud slurry may be applied to the river side of the sandbags and may be covered with a plastic sheeting before the river level reaches the sandbags. The mud slurry, and any included chemicals and/or water blocking materials(s), form a coating on both woven plastic fabric and cloth sandbags as well as sandbags of non-porous plastic for reducing water flow through and between the sandbags. The plastic sheeting also makes it feasible to repair the dikes after the sandbags have become submerged by the rising water. That is, hoses can be inserted between the sandbags and the plastic sheeting for injecting the mud slurry at points having excessive leakage.