An Ideal Solution to Improve Virtually Any Poor Soil Type

An effective combination of two Menard techniques, Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs) and Stone Columns work together to create this unique ground improvement approach. By combining the two methods together, they create strong vertical elements with a rigid inclusion topped with a compacted granular column.

  • Increases bearing capacity 
  • Improved stress distribution
  • Effective on many soil types: customized system solutions 
  • Ideal for layered sites with granular soils over compressible layers 
  • Fill 
  • Organics 
  • Sand 
  • Clay 
  • Silts 
  • Treat soils up to 45m deep 
  • Bearing pressure of up to 400 kPa SLS 
  • 300-460mm-diameter CMC elements installed 

Bi-modulus Columns (BMCs) are installed with the concrete ending a minimum of 1m below the point where the granular top will be installed. Then, following the initial curing period, the granular top is installed right above the semi-cured CMC to fuse together, ensuring continuity through both elements and ultimately creating a stone column permeated into the CMCs "head."

How it Works

In combination, Controlled Modulus Columns (CMCs) and Stone Columns force the upper soils to become stable, especially in areas with high seismic activity. The thickness of the overall load transfer platform becomes reduced, and, therefore, it performs even better under extreme forces and in deeper and poorer soil types. This method has proven to be an especially cost-effective approach when used in areas where extreme seismic activity occurs.


Our Promise of Quality Assurance

When you get a ground improvement proposal from us, you will always get straightforward pricing, so you will never have to worry about any unexpected project extras. The cost that we quote you is your project’s cost; it’s that simple. Furthermore, we will always work to meet and exceed all your expectations by performing tasks using the most thorough quality control measures possible to ensure a positive outcome for your project; this is our promise to you.

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