Vibro Compaction
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Vibrocompaction
Introduction
A loose soil or non-homogeneous granular fill can
be compacted to depth by the penetration of
vibrating probes or vibroflots. The main purpose of
Vibrocompaction is to increase the density of the
insitu soils by vibration.
The maintained vibrations and the addition of
water via jets along the probe lead to localised
liquefaction of the soil, allowing the grains to rearrange in to a denser arrangement.
The grid and depth of compaction points will
Vibro Compaction works at London Gateway Port
depend on the initial characteristics and the design
criteria to be reached. A flexible design approach
can then deliver a uniform result.
Grains before
compaction
Grains after
compaction
Vibro Compaction of marine caissons
In non-cohesive granular soils, such as sand and
Advantages
gravels, the passage of the vibrating probe causes
a localised liquefaction and an almost immediate
densification and settlement. In cohesive soils, the
vibrating probe after withdrawal leaves a hole
Effective treatment at depths 2m to >20m.
Optimised and localised treatment offering flexible solution for differing soils.
Applications
which is then filled with granular aggregates.
Improvement of hydraulic fills and dredged fills
for platforms, embankments, & foundation
Anti-liquefaction treatment of soils
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Vibrocompaction
1. Using the rigs pull down force, water jetting and sustained vibration allows the probe to penetrate to the
design depth.
2. Water jetting is then decreased, and the resulting soil cone facilitates the re-arrangement of the soil particles. Granular fill can then be incorporated at the surface (top feed) into the created void. The water flow
down the vibrating probe assists in the transportation of the backfill down to the compaction zone at the
vibrating probes base
3. The vibrating probe is gradually lifted to produce a cylinder of compacted ground of 2-4m diameter, depending on the soil and vibroflot used. This densification creates a conical crater, that is then filled with the
granular backfill, as the probe is removed
SOILS SUITABLE FOR VIBROCOMPACTION
Zone A
These soils unsuitable for Vibrocompaction.
Zone B
Suitable for Vibro Compaction,
but settlement time may be relatively long.
Zone C
Soils ideal for Vibrocompaction,
fines content <12%.
Zone D
Vibrocompaction may be possible, but operational difficulties
may arise.
Grading of Granular Soils suitable for Vibro Compaction
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Zone E
Genarally not suitable for Vibrocompaction as larger sized boulders may resist the penetration
of the Vibrocompaction probe.
