Compression and Uplift of Rammed Aggregate Piers in Clay

Full scale compression and uplift load tests were conducted on 3 Rammed Aggregate Piers (trademark Geopier) in the upper surficial clay fill at the NGES (National Geotechnical Experimentation Site) located at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The tests were conducted to evaluate the performance of this intermediate foundation system in a fine-grained soil. The field investigation also included measurements of vertical and lateral soil deformation to evaluate the active zone of soil resistance. The results show viable uplift and bearing capacity application for the foundation system in fine grained soils. Possible applications include foundation support and/or as a form of ground improvement.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Adams, Michael
  • Lutenegger, Alan J
  • Lillis, Christopher
• Conference:
  • GeoSupport 2004: Innovation and Cooperation in the Geo-Industry
  • Location: Orlando Florida, United States
  • Date: 2004-1-29 to 2004-1-31
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 497-507
• Monograph Title: GeoSupport 2004. Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mixing, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay soils; Compression; Fine grained soils; Foundations; Piers (Supports); Soil components; Soil mechanics; Soil stabilization; Uplift pressure
• Identifier Terms: Geopiers; National Geotechnical Experimentation Site
• Uncontrolled Terms: Rammed aggregate piers
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01000149
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784407134
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 9 2005 9:46AM