Abstract:
Soil stabilization using lime, cement or a combination is a proven method to improve the load bearing capacity of a soil. This is needed when one does not have the luxury of building the foundation on competent supportive soils. Soil stabilization not only builds a solid platform for ongoing construction activities, it winterizes the site from weather delays and addresses over optimum soil conditions. In-situ soil stabilization eliminates the need for importing competent material to bridge the weak site soils, or exporting unusable site spoils.
Through lab testing and analysis we can develop a mix design using the in-situ soils and the correct reagent and percentage to achieve specified soil performance requirements necessary to support high ground pressure equipment.
Griffin Soil has been involved with many projects in the SF Bay Area. The talk will cover all aspects of the design, lab testing and construction necessary to facilitate a predictable load transfer pad.