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The rapid impact compaction system
As challenging soil sites become the norm, the search
is on for innovative and cost-effective methods to
support new building construction. When spread
footings simply don’t work, traditional approaches
to poor soils such as over-excavation and replacement or
deep foundation systems can be costly, time-consuming and
cumbersome. Owners and developers who are constantly
battling rising construction costs and tight project budgets
are wary of the risks associated with these “remove it” (over-excavation
and replacement) or “go through it” (deep founda-tion)
methods. Factors such as unpredictable weather, water
and soil conditions can quickly result in extra cost and delay.
Many in Canada are now realizing that there is a third
option to consider – “improve it.” There are a number of
proven and cost-effective ground improvement techniques
available to improve challenging soils that avoid the risks
By Neil Isenegger, P. Eng., GeoSolv Design/Build Inc.
TECHNICAL
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GEOSOLV DESIGN/BUILD INC.
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