Application Research on Dynamic Compaction Replacement Pier Foundation Treatment Methods

Abstract

The dynamic compacted replacement pier technique is a new ground-treatment technology, which developed from the dynamic consolidation method. It can be used for the improvement in high-saturated silts and soft plastic to flow plastic clays, which cannot be treated using dynamic compaction method. T his new approach has many advantages, such as its simple equipment, significant reinforcing effects, construction time-saving, low-cost, no requirement of dewatering, and etc. In this paper, combined with engineering examples, according to analysis and evaluation of the monitoring results, it is feasible to adopt dynamic compaction replacement pier in uneven thickness hard plastic silt-clay foundation. Concrete-gravel dynamic compaction replacement pie can enhance the bearing capacity of pier and compound foundation. It provides a practical basis to expand the application scope of dynamic compaction replacement foundation treatment and enrich this technology.