In Situ Study on Reinforced Effect of Silt by Ram-Compaction Gravel Pile with End Expansion

Abstract:

Ram-compaction gravel pile with end expansion is widely adopted in the treatment of silty clay foundations. In this paper, the bearing properties of rammed gravel pile reinforced foundations and soil between piles were investigated by use of static load tests and heavy-duty dynamic penetration test. It is demonstrated that the settlement curves (P-S curve) of ram-compaction gravel pile with end expansion reinforced foundation and soil between piles were monotonic, without turning point being observed. With the increases of pile length, the bearing capacity of pile increases. According to the experimental results from heavy dynamic penetration tests and static load test, the strength of soil between piles is improved, which also have effects on the elimination of the uneven settlements. Comparison the results between heavy-duty dynamic penetration tests and over-heavy dynamic penetration tests shows that the later one is suitable on testing of the soil properties between piles. In addition, from in-situ measurements of uplift deformation of different depths, it is found that uplift behavior occurs with depth more than 0.5m, whit largest uplift value of 21cm. The result provides a reference for the design and construction of rammed gravel pile reinforced foundation.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 446-449)
• Pages: 3428-3431
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.446-449.3428
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Chao Liang Ye, Huai Ping Feng, Yao Jun Liu
• Keywords: DPT, Ram-Compaction Gravel Pile with End Expansion, Soil between Piles, Static Load Test, Uplift Deformation

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