Do you realize that the stabilization of soil is as important as the strength of the structural of the building that we construct? Yes, you should know that as most of the project involving of at least the piling work to stabilize the soil where the building gonna built.
Well, soil characteristic are so unique and need to be investigate to determine the properties of each soil. The bearing capacity, shear strength, and many more that will determine if the dream building can be construct. Mostly, Engineer will come out the solution for clients and it normally involve different construction method. In other words, soil can be treated.
Specialist is able to offer solutions to various geotechnical problems by applying different ground improvement techniques.
Some of the techniques are as per below:
Vibro Compaction is a method of densifying granular soils using a depth vibrator. The effect is enhanced shear strength and stiffness.
The particles of non-cohesive soil can be rearranged by vibration.
The Vibro Compaction process
Vibro Replacement is the installation of stone columns in clayey or silty soils using a depth vibrator. The improved soil matrix has higher shear strength and stiffness. In addition, the stone columns function as large diameter drains for rapid consolidation.
The necessity of replacement method for fine grained soils
(such as clays and silts)
The installation process of Vibro Replacement
Compaction Grouting is a technique that creates grout bulbs by injecting a stiff grout into the soil. This grout bulb displaces and compacts the in-situ soil.
Jet Grouting utilizes a fluid jet (air, water and/or grout) to erode and mix the in-situ soft or loose soils with grout. The result is significantly increased shear strength and stiffness. In sandy soils, permeability can be reduced to control water flow.
