CMC Foundation System for Embankment Support -- A Case History

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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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Plomteux, Cyril
  • Porbaha, Ali
  • Spaulding, Charles
• 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; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 980-992
• Monograph Title: GeoSupport 2004. Drilled Shafts, Micropiling, Deep Mixing, Remedial Methods, and Specialty Foundation Systems

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Columns; Construction management; Embankment foundations; Geotechnical engineering; Pile foundations; Settlement (Structures); Soft soils; Soil stabilization
• Uncontrolled Terms: Controlled modulus columns
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; I42: Soil Mechanics; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01000241
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784407134
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 12 2005 9:47AM