Civil Engineering PE

Answer: C - The primary purpose of a slurry-wall is to prevent the seepage of water into a designated area. Slurry walls are used during construction to stabilize soils by preventing seepage of groundwater, freshwater, or seawater into a project area. Slurry walls to mitigate stability or groundwater contamination concerns can protect at-risk existing structures. Slurry walls are commonly constructed of a soil-bentonite mix.