Where sites are underlain by sands and gravels, we are able to use our vibrating poker technology to improve the density of these soils.
The vibrating poker generates horizontal vibrations which allows the sand and gravel particles to be rearranged into a denser configuration, by first destroying the existing fabric and then allowing them to reconfigure themselves into a denser arrangement.
Benefits:
- Reduction in the risk of liquefaction in earthquake areas
Enhanced bearing capacity
A reduction in the total and differential settlements
Ground bearing foundation solutions can be adopted reducing the need for reinforced foundations
No need for imported material
No spoil generated
Application:
- Reclaimed land areas (e.g. ports) are created from dredged sands and gravels
In seismic zones where sites are underlain by sands and gravels
