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Settlement Analysis of a Sandy Clay Soil Reinforced with Stone Columns.
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Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica . Dec2022, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p333-342. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Mat foundations are most typically used in locations featuring weak soils such as soft clays and silts, particularly when building in demanding geotechnical conditions. Because of their poor engineering characteristics and significant difficulties associated with workability, these soils are often removed or avoided by excavating down to a specific depth. However, if thick layers are present, their removal becomes unpractical, costly, and creates inconvenience during construction. To overcome this issue, various reinforcement strategies can be adopted. In this study, the use of stone columns under mat foundations was investigated via numerical modeling. Two scenarios were compared: one in which stone columns were installed without any soil removal and another in which a layer of soft ground was removed and the foundation was installed without any ground treatment. Numerical results showed the clear beneficial effect of stone columns, which can significantly reduce settlements even in the presence of a thick deformable soil layer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *STONE columns
*REINFORCED soils
*SANDY soils
*CLAY soils
*SILT
*STONE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01376365
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 161176100
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2478/sgem-2022-0020