Vibro Compaction 

A No-Spoil, Highly Effective Approach to Ground Improvement

Vibro Compaction is a ground improvement method for stabilizing loose granular soils and some specific fill types for in-situ densification. It significantly densifies the soil by using a down-hole probe that vibrates at very high frequencies. Together with a managed volume of water added, localized liquefaction of the soil is caused.

How it Works

The Vibro Compaction technique allows the soil particles to rearrange themselves in a much denser formation and, therefore, increases the overall density and strength of the existing soils by significantly reducing any settlement and minimizing any differential settlement. Vibro Compaction has a very wide range of uses and can be used for parking areas, runways, roadways, and many other types of areas requiring ground improvement for a solid foundation.

Advantages

Mitigates liquefaction
Reduces settlement
Highly Economical
Significant depths of treatment
Simpler foundation design: lowers project risk

Technical details

  • Loose soils
  • Uncompacted fill soils
  • Granular soils
  • Treat soils up to 45m deep  
  • Bearing pressure of up to 300 kPa SLS 

A vibrating probe, usually suspended from a crane or excavator, is lowered into the ground using its own weight. As the probe penetrates deep into the existing soil, it injects high-pressure air and/or water to help the probe move down into the ground until it reaches the desired design depth. The probe is then gradually lifted in successive passes, which produces a cylinder of densified soil. 

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Quality Assurance

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

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From Vancouver to Quebec City, here is what project managers, superintendents and engineers say after working with our crews.

FRAM + SLOKKER

“Menard was very professional and got their work done quickly and without issues, well ahead of schedule.”

Chris Munnings

High Rise Project Manager

AECON

“Starting two weeks early and finishing two weeks early put us one month ahead of schedule.”

Zain Jessani, P.Eng.

Project Engineer

SKYGRID CONSTRUCTION

“The CMC method avoided deep shoring and dewatering while limiting excess soil on our site.”

Nicholas Schady

Superintendent

PEMBINA PIPELINE

“An excellent job installing the stone columns in extremely challenging ground conditions.”

Richard Gagné, P.Eng.

Project Manager

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