When Minimal Disruption around Existing Structures is Key<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>The Compaction Grouting method is a zero-spoil ground improvement technique that efficiently densifies and stabilizes<\/a> loose granular soils with low load-bearing capacities. It is particularly effective in use around existing structures and in environments where access is very limited and near vibration-sensitive areas. It has also been proven to be one of the most effective ground improvement techniques for stabilizing underground voids and sinkholes.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/menardcanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/08\/Menard-Techniques_Vect-08_Compaction-grouting.v3.png\" "\\"Menard-Techniques_Vect-08_Compaction-grouting.v3\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>brochure coming soon<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Advantages<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Zero vibrations or spoils<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Rapidly increases bearing capacity<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Minimizes soil liquefaction<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Ideal for tight access sites<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
- Deep foundation alternative: lower project cost<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Soil Types<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Fill soils\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
- Liquifiable soils\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n
- Loose granular soils<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Technical Specifications<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Treat soils up to 20m deep<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Treat voids\/sinkholes<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Installation Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe densification of site soils starts with the injection of a mortar, usually with a high viscosity, and under pressure through an injection type of pipe. This injection of mortar is done at an exact flow rate, displacing the <\/span><\/span>soil<\/span><\/span> around the drilling tool and subsequently compacting it. This is done repeatedly with the pipe being removed in even lifts, producing a pillar of overlapping grout bulbs. As the bulbs expand and set, they consciously expand, densifying the surrounding soils in place.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/menardcanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/01\/Nice-1977-320x202.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>How it Works<\/span><\/p>\nThe Compaction Grouting Method works by creating bulb-like structures underground, one on top of the other, until a column of bulbs has been created. This is done by displacing the poor soils in stages and at depth by injecting a high-density cement mixture into the ground utilizing drilled <\/span><\/span>casings.<\/span><\/span> This method is especially effective in scenarios where <\/span><\/span>ground improvement<\/span><\/span> is required but where there will be no actual connection to the existing structure’s foundation, making it an unobtrusive solution to reinforcing soils without affecting existing <\/span><\/span>structures<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>![](\"https:\/\/menardcanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/09\/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-1048-\u00d7-250-px-2000-\u00d7-693-px-8.png\" "\\"Copy")
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\nOur Promise of Quality Assurance<\/span><\/p>\nAll of our ground improvement proposals will always have straightforward pricing, so you will never have to worry about any unexpected <\/span><\/span>project<\/span><\/span> extras. The cost we quote you is your project’s<\/a> 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.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWe invite you to review our testimonials below and see what makes Menard Canada different.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>
The Compaction Grouting method is a zero-spoil ground improvement technique that efficiently densifies and stabilizes<\/a> loose granular soils with low load-bearing capacities. It is particularly effective in use around existing structures and in environments where access is very limited and near vibration-sensitive areas. It has also been proven to be one of the most effective ground improvement techniques for stabilizing underground voids and sinkholes.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The densification of site soils starts with the injection of a mortar, usually with a high viscosity, and under pressure through an injection type of pipe. This injection of mortar is done at an exact flow rate, displacing the <\/span><\/span>soil<\/span><\/span> around the drilling tool and subsequently compacting it. This is done repeatedly with the pipe being removed in even lifts, producing a pillar of overlapping grout bulbs. As the bulbs expand and set, they consciously expand, densifying the surrounding soils in place.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> How it Works<\/span><\/p>\n The Compaction Grouting Method works by creating bulb-like structures underground, one on top of the other, until a column of bulbs has been created. This is done by displacing the poor soils in stages and at depth by injecting a high-density cement mixture into the ground utilizing drilled <\/span><\/span>casings.<\/span><\/span> This method is especially effective in scenarios where <\/span><\/span>ground improvement<\/span><\/span> is required but where there will be no actual connection to the existing structure’s foundation, making it an unobtrusive solution to reinforcing soils without affecting existing <\/span><\/span>structures<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> All of our ground improvement proposals will always have straightforward pricing, so you will never have to worry about any unexpected <\/span><\/span>project<\/span><\/span> extras. The cost we quote you is your project’s<\/a> 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.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n We invite you to review our testimonials below and see what makes Menard Canada different.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Advantages<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Soil Types<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Technical Specifications<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Installation Process<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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\nOur Promise of Quality Assurance<\/span><\/p>\n