CE 468

GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN

2009 – 2010 SPRING SEMESTER

PROBLEM 1: DEEP COMPACTION

A site investigation study (borings, field and laboratory tests) together with a study of seismic
activity at the location showed that liquefaction potential is high. Study the following two ground
improvement alternatives below for a 4-storey school building to be constructed at the site.

1- Sand compaction piles (Vibroflotation)

2- Dynamic Compaction (Heavy Tamping)

2m z(m)

Loose to Medium Dense SAND

Fine Content (FC) : 5 %
D10 = 0.1 mm
10m D60 = 1.0 mm
γ = 19 kN/m3
γsat = 21 kN/m3

SANDSTONE

Depth, z (m) N45

1.5 8
3.0 8
4.5 9
6.0 11
7.5 13
9.0 13
10.5 15