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GROUND
IMPROVEMEN
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TECHNIQUES
MECHANICAL
MODIFICATION
HYDRAULIC
MODIFICATION
PHYSICAL &
CHEMICAL
MODIFICATION
MODIFICATION
BY INCLUSIONS
&
CONFINEMENT
SHALLOW
SURFACE
COMPACTIO
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DEEP
SURFACE
COMPACTIO
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STATIC ROLLERS
IMPACT OR VIBRATORY
EQUIPMENTS
Tamper or rammers
Plate compacters
Vibrating rollers
Impact rollers
S.NO.
EQUIPMENTS
Sheepfoot rollers
Clayey soil
Grid rollers
Vibrating plate
All type
Impact roller
TAMPER :
Tampers are devised that compact soil by delivering a
succession of light, vertical blows
They are held in place and operated by hand
Tampers are powered pneumatically (compressed air) or by
gasoline engines
They are limited in scope and compacting ability - good for small
jobs and tight spaces
Layers are limited to 6" or 150mm with a tamper
PRECOMPRESSION :
Pre loaded by means of a surcharge on the surface in an array of
Boreholes, causing a ground to consolidate.
The explosive charges generally contain 30% gelatin dynamite of special types
having ammonite and 60% dynamite. Normally the charges place at 2/3 of the
thickness of required stratum to be densified for founding building structure.
The charges should be placed at (3-8) m interval and for a particular location 3-5
blasts are usually generated to have required compaction.
Now we will know the mechanism of compaction. This method of compaction is
suitable for cohesionless soil of fully saturated condition. Shock waves generated
by explosion results liquefaction to sand resulting a densification of the
surrounding depositions. But in case of partial saturated soil capillary action
obstruct the densification tendency by preventing soil particles to come close. So
this method is not useful for partial saturated soils.
The following
influence(R):
expression
gives
an
idea
about
radius
Where
M=mass of explosive charges (kg)
C=constant (considered 0.04 in case of 60% dynamite)
of
HEAVY TAMPING:
A large mass is dropped in to the ground surface, causing compaction and
possibly long term consolidation.
VIBRATION PILES:
Densification is achieved by a vibratory probe or piles.
Hydraulic Modification:
Free pore water is forced out of soil via drains or wells.
Course grained soils; it is achieved by lowering the
ground water level through pumping from boreholes, or
trenches.
In fine grained soils the long term application of
external loads (preloading) or electrical forces
(electrometic stabilization)
Techniques involved in hydraulic modification are:
Sand drains
Dewatering by electro-osmosis
Well point drainage
SAND DRAINS
Sand drains is a process of radial consolidation which increase rate of
drainage in the rate of drainage in the embankment by driving a casing
into the embankment and making vertical bore holes. These holes is
back filled with suitable grade of sand.
Zone of influence
Dewatering by Electro-Osmosis :
Electro-Osmosis is a method of drainage of cohesive soils in which a
direct current is used. When a direct current Is passed through a
saturated soil between a positive electrode (anode) and a negative
electrode (cathode), pore water migrates to the cathode.
The cathode is a well point which collects the water drained from the soil.
The water collected is discharged, as in a conventional well point system.
Anodes are in the form of steel rods located near the toe of the slope of
the excavation. Cathodes are in the form of perforated pipes, resembling
well points, installed in the soil mass about 4 to 5m away from the slope of
the cut.
The electrodes are so arranged that the natural direction of flow of water
is reversed and is directed away from excavation. This arrangement is
required to prevent sloughing of the slopes. In many cases, mere
reversing of the direction of flow helps in increasing the stability of the
slope even if there is no significant decrease in the water content of the
soil.
The system requires about 20 to 30 amperes of electricity per well at a
voltage of 40 to 180. The consumption of energy is between 0.5 to 10
kWh/m3 of soil drained. Because of specialised equipment and high
electricity consumption, drainage by electro-osmosis is expensive
compared with other methods. The drain water in a cohesive soil of low
permeability (k=1x10-5 to 1x10-8m/sec)
Electro-osmosis also helps in increasing the shear strength of the
cohesive soil.
When adhesives are injected via boreholes under pressure into voids
within the ground or between it and a structure the process
is called grouting.
Soil stabilization by heating and by freezing the ground is considered
thermal methods of modifications.
Soil-lime Stabilization
Lime stabilization improves the strength, stiffness and durability of fine
grained materials. In addition, lime is sometimes used to improve the
properties of the fine grained fraction of granular soils. Lime has been
used as a stabilizer for soils in the base courses of pavement systems,
under concrete foundations, on embankment slopes and canal linings.
Quicklime is the most commonly used lime; the followings are the
advantages of quicklime over hydrated lime
higher available free lime content per unit mass
denser than hydrated lime (less storage space is required) and
less dust
generates heat which accelerate strength gain and large reduction
in moisture content according to the reaction equation below
CaO+H2O
Ca(OH)2 + HEAT
Soil-Cement Stabilization:
Soil-cement is the reaction product of an intimate mixture of pulverized
soil and measured amounts of Portland cement and water, compacted to
high density. As the cement hydrates, the mixture becomes a hard,
durable structural material. Hardened soil-cement has the capacity to
bridge over local weak points in a sub grade. When properly made, it
does not soften when exposed to wetting and drying, or freezing and
thawing cycles.
FlyAsh
Fly ash is a byproduct of coal fired electric power generation facilities;
it has little cementitious properties compared to lime and cement.
Most of the fly ashes belong to secondary binders; these binders
cannot produce the desired effect on their own. However, in the
presence of a small amount of activator, it can react chemically to
form cementitious compound that contributes to improved strength of
soft soil. Fly ashes are readily available, cheaper and environmental
friendly.
GROUTING
Among other technique of stabilization techniques, the grouting is one
of the most expensive methods where some kind of stabilizing agent
inserted into the soil mass under pressure. The pressure forces the
agent into the soil voids in a limited space around the injection tube.
The agent reacts with the soil and /or itself to form a stable mass. The
most common grout is an admixture of cement and water, with or
without sand.
The three basic functions involved in soil and rock grouting are as
follows:
Permeation or penetration
In this situation the grout flows freely with minimal effect into the soil
voids or rock seams.
Compaction or controlled displacement
In this case the grout remains more or less intact as a mass and exerts
pressure on the soil or rock.
Hydraulic fracturing or uncontrolled displacement
In this condition the grout rapidly penetrates into a fractured zone
which is created when the grouting pressure is greater than the tensile
strength of the soil or rock being grouted.
The vibroflot is suspended from a crane and seats on the surface of the ground
that is to be improved. To penetrate the material, the bottom jet is activated and
the vibration begins.
The water saturates the material to create a quick sand condition (i.e.
temporarily liquefying the material), which allows the vibroflot to sink to the
desired depth of improvement.
At that point, the bottom jet is stopped and the water is transferred to the upper
jet. This is done to create a saturated environment surrounding the vibroflot,
thereby enhancing the compaction of the material.
The vibroflot remains at the desired depth of improvement until the material
reaches adequate density. The density of the soil is measured by using the
power input (via the electric current or hydraulic pressure) as an index. As the
material densifies, the vibroflot requires more power to continue vibrating at
which point an ammeter or pressure gauge displays a peak in required power.
Once this point is reached, the vibroflot is raised one lift (generally ranging from
1 to 3 feet) and compaction ensues until the peak amperage or hydraulic
pressure is reached once again. The peak power requirement can be correlated
to the density of the soil, so an accurate measurement of the in situ density can
be recorded
STEPS OF VIBRO-FLOTATION
ADVANTAGE OF VIBROFLOTATION
When the process is done properly, it will reduce the possibility of
differential settlements that will improve the foundation condition of
the proposed structure.
It is the fastest and easiest way to improve soil when bottom layers
of soil will not provide good load bearing capacity.
It is a great technology to improve harbor bottoms
It can be done around existing structures without damaging them .
It does not harm the environment
No excavations are needed, reducing the hazards, contamination of
soils and hauling material out from the site
No need to manage table water issues, neither the permits required
to manage water discharge and dewatering issues.
When vibroflotation is performed at a site, it will reduce the possibility
of liquefaction during an earthquake
METHODS OF STONE
COLUMN
WET/TOP
FEED
METHOD
DRY/BOTTO
M FEED
NETHOD