Ground Vibrations Induced by Dynamic Compaction and Rapid Impact Compaction

Marc Lauzon, Jean-François Morel, Samuel Briet, Nelson F. Beaton

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: Ground Improvement/Remediation

ABSTRACT: This paper presents results of ground vibrations measured on two projects where ground densification was performed with both conventional Dynamic Compaction, using a crane, and Rapid Impact Compaction using an excavator mounted hydraulic hammer rig. The gathered results permit a normalisation method developed for Dynamic Compaction and an evaluation of the effects of soils type and working methods on resulting ground vibrations.

RÉSUMÉ: Cet article présente lde compactage dynamique au moyen données obtenues ont permis et des méthodes de travail sur le niveau de vibrations généré.

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Marc Lauzon; Jean-François Morel; Samuel Briet; Nelson F. Beaton (2011) Ground Vibrations Induced by Dynamic Compaction and Rapid Impact Compaction in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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