When starting a piling project, one of the key aspects to weigh up is the strength and quality of the ground you plan to work with. It is critical, to begin with solid and safe foundations to guarantee that your project runs smoothly and efficiently. It will also mean you can avoid having to return and restore damages within the piles. We have collated a couple of our top tips on how you can improve the soil quality of the grounds of the construction site you are carrying out work on.
Compaction of Soil
The primary method to improve the soil strength is to compact the soil. This is a technique that applies vibration and severe impact to allow the soil particles to create a firmer ground which is safer to install piles into.
Grouting
Grouting is an alternative approach to improving the ground quality. It helps control groundwater during engineering projects. This can be done by injecting pumpable materials into the soil or it can be done chemically.
Pre-Compression
This next process is a ground-improving technique where the soil is compressed under high pressure before the piles are installed or complete the structural load. The pore water from the soil reduces the total volume which causes the soil particles to settle into place, therefore making it much safer to install heavy loads onto.
Soil improvement through heat or freezing.
Another method of improving soil strength for piling is to use a thermostatic process known as thermal stabilisation. This technique requires eliminating any heat from the soil and cooling it down to make the ground more stable which then in turn strengthens the soil. This makes it more durable to heavy materials such as piles.
Contact a reliable piling company for advice
If you have an upcoming piling project that you are unsure about the strength of the soil get in touch with a trusted piling company to get some professional advice that will help you make the right decisions.
Omnia Machinery can provide you with the used piling equipment you need for your upcoming projects. We stock Rotary Piling Rigs, CFA Piling Rigs, Mini Piling Rigs, Hammer Piling Rigs and much more. Browse our selection of piling and drilling machinery here. Should you have any specialist requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.