The geotechnical data extracted from the drilling reports indicated that throughout the entire site, the following soil profile was found:

• A layer of topsoil to a thickness of +- 0.25m
• A deposit of sand and silt to loose to dense compactness over a thickness of +- 2-3m
• Till of medium to dense compactness beyond

Menard Canada proposed the Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) technique as an ideal solution. The RIC process densifies the granular soils in place to significantly increase the soils bearing capacity and eliminate the liquefaction potential. A bearing capacity of between 130 and 200 kPa was required, depending on the size of the foundations varying between 1mx1m and 3mx3m and depending on the elevation of the underside of the foundation. Modifying the compacted areas required a rapid response from the teams to quickly and efficiently adjust the treatment program throughout the process. The Cone Penetration Tests (CPT) made it possible to validate the achievement of the performance criteria established in the specifications.