A presentation on VIBROFLOTATION by Solomon Omitogun, MSc Engineering/Hydrogeology, 2018/2019 Dept. of Geoscience, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria ([email protected])
A presentation on VIBROFLOTATION by Solomon Omitogun, MSc Engineering/Hydrogeology, 2018/2019 Dept. of Geoscience, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria ([email protected])
A presentation on VIBROFLOTATION by Solomon Omitogun, MSc Engineering/Hydrogeology, 2018/2019 Dept. of Geoscience, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria ([email protected])
A presentation on VIBROFLOTATION by Solomon Omitogun, MSc Engineering/Hydrogeology, 2018/2019 Dept. of Geoscience, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria ([email protected])
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OMITOGUN SOLOMON T.
189078021 (APPLIED SOIL MECHANICS FOR CIVIL ENG.)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA, LAGOS NIGERIA 2019 Vibrofloation is one of the latest ground improvement techniques applied by the rearrangement of soil particles into a denser configuration by the use of powerful depth vibration. It is a Deep Foundation Technique used for Ground improvement by soil consolidation to considerable depth, up to 75 meters. It uses a probe called Vibro-flot (which could be powered electrically or hydraulically) to strengthen the soil by deep compaction. It involves the introduction of backfill granular material (Sand or Granite) to form Stone columns interlocking with surrounding soil. Developed in Germany in the 1930s for in – situ densification of thick layers of loosed granular soil deposits. Process involves the use of a vibroflot (called the vibrating unit). The device is 2 m length. Vibrating unit has an eccentric weight inside it and can develop a centrifugal force. Openings at the bottom and top of the unit are for water jets. The entire compaction process can be divided into four steps. Step 1 The jet at the bottom of the vobroflot is turned on, and the vibroflot is lowered into the ground. Step 2 ◦ The water jet creates a quick condition in the soil, which allows the vibrating unit to sink. Step 3 ◦ Granular material is poured into the top of the hole. The water from the lower jet is transferred to the jet at the top of the vibrating unit. This water carries the granular material down the hole. Step 4 ◦ The vibrating unit is gradually raised in about 0.3 m lifts and is held vibrating for about 30 seconds at a time. This process compacts the soil to the desired unit weight. Most coarse-grained soils with fines content of less than 10% are considered acceptable for this method, i.e. sands, gravels, and slags. APPLICABLE SOIL TYPES
The orange area represents the grain size distribution of soils
suitable for vibroflotation (Bauer Maschinen GmbH, 2012) 1.Soil Penetration 2. Densification at specified depth 3.Retract vibroflot 4.Backfill Vibro Compaction method Vibro Replacement method (Wet top feed) Vibro Displacement method (Dry method) Vibro Compaction method This method allows granular soils to be compacted. This method is only used to compact sandy soils. Vibro Replacement method (Wet top feed) This method involved the partial replacement of poor soil material, by flushing out the weak soil with Water/Air Jet and replacing with granular material. Vibro Displacement method (Dry method) This method is used where the environment plays a critical role in project. Little or no water is used in the construction. The vibro-flot is inserted in to soil and the soil is displaced laterally as the stone column is being formed and compacted. Type of environment Type of environment Soil condition Type of environment Soil condition Type of equipment Type of environment Soil condition Type of equipment Procedures adopted Type of environment Soil condition Type of equipment Procedures adopted Skill/experience of the site engineer It reduces the possibility of differential settlements that will improve the foundation condition of the proposed structure. It reduces the possibility of differential settlements that will improve the foundation condition of the proposed structure It is the fastest and easiest way to improve soil when bottom layers of soil will not provide good load bearing capacity. It reduces the possibility of differential settlements that will improve the foundation condition of the proposed structure It is the fastest and easiest way to improve soil when bottom layers of soil will not provide good load bearing capacity. It is faster than piling method. It can be done around existing structures without damaging them. It can be done around existing structures without damaging them. It does not harm the environment It can be done around existing structures without damaging them. It does not harm the environment No excavations are needed, reducing the hazards, contamination of soils and hauling material out from the site Vibro-compaction is not effective where the fines (silt and clay) exceeds 20 per cent. Coarser grain size limit is applicable to vibro- compaction. Cannot be used in low permeable soils. The vibroflotation technique has been proven to be an effective and economic method of improving the loose granular non-cohesive soils for a wide range of applications. This technique is good for improving the bearing capacity of the ground as well as the shear strength and compressibility characteristics of granular soils which reduce total and differential foundation settlements.
