RAPID IMPACT COMPACTION
What it is:
Rapid impact compaction (RIC) is a variant of dynamic compaction that uses different equipment. The technique uses a hydraulic hammer and an anvil to densify granular soils at less depth than with a caterpillar crane.
How it works:
A hydraulic shovel with a 9-tonne high-frequency hammer (approximately 1 blow per second) from a maximum height of 1.2 m striking an anvil can densify the soil.
Why it’s used:
This process, especially well adapted to a wide range of projects in urban areas (small footprint / limited vibrations), increases the bearing capacity of granular soils or mixed fill while reducing post-construction settling as well as the potential for liquefaction.
Featured Rapid Impact Compaction Projects
RIVERSIDE REALIGNMENT
Ottawa, ON – 2015
KEMPTVILLE CRU
Kemptville, ON – 2010
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Montreal, QC – 2012
COBOURG COMMUNITY CENTER
Cobourg, ON – 2010
3700 DOWNPATRICK ROAD – PHASE 1
Ottawa, Ontario – 2014
BC Hydro Substation
Kamloops, BC Canada – 2017
Commercial Retail Units 8, 12, 13, & 14
Kemptville, Ontario - 2012
30 Weston Road – The Stockyards
Toronto, ON - 2011
Normandale Fish Culture Sub-Station
Normandale, ON - 2010
Normandale Fish Culture Main Station
Normandale, ON - 2011
Lansdowne Park Redevelopment
Ottawa, ON - 2012
Premium Outlet
Mirabel, QC - 2013
Ste. Anne’s Elementary School Extension
Ottawa, ON - 2013
