88 Ground improvement by deep vibratory methods
Increasing load carrying
capacity
Necessary VC
Optional VC
Increasing bearing capacity and settlement
control
Improving stability of
cofferdams
Figure 3.38 Typical examples for ground improvement by vibro compaction in harbor
construction. VC, vibro compaction.
50 m
VC treatment
Reclaimed area
(not treated)
a
a
VC treatment
a—a
Figure 3.39 Plan of quay walls and breakwater with treatment area and cross section through
quay wall. VC, vibro compaction. (Courtesy of Keller Group plc, London, UK.)