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Apr 26, 2012
CMC Foundation System for Embankment Support—A Case History
Authors: Cyril Plomteux, Ali Porbaha, and Charles SpauldingAuthor Affiliations
Publication: GeoSupport 2004: Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mixing, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems
Abstract
A wide range of deep foundation systems has recently been developed for construction of embankments on soft soils. Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) is one technique of ground modification, originally developed in France, for support of light structures such as highway and railway embankments. This paper presents the case history of a column supported embankment project in which 2193 CMC columns were installed up to a depth of 12.5 m to minimize settlement of an embankment. Main challenges were soft ground condition of the site, and the need for an accelerated construction technology for timely delivery of the project. Evaluation of various alternatives, design considerations, construction related issues and monitoring system are discussed in detail.
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GeoSupport 2004: Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mixing, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems
Pages: 980 - 992
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© 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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ASCE Technical Topics:
- Case studies
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Construction sites
- Deep foundations
- Engineering fundamentals
- Foundation construction
- Foundations
- Geomechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Highway and road management
- Highway and road structures
- Highway transportation
- Infrastructure
- Methodology (by type)
- Project management
- Research methods (by type)
- Soft soils
- Soil mechanics
- Soils (by type)
- Transportation engineering
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Cyril Plomteux
Drainage & Ground Improvement, Inc., 275 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Ali Porbaha
Department of Civil Engineering, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California 95819-6029
Charles Spaulding
Menard Soiltreatment, Inc. - 1331 Airport Freeway - Suite 302 - Euless, TX 76020
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