Numerical Modeling of Prefabricated Vertical Drain with Vacuum Consolidation Technique

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trong Nghia-Nguyen ◽  
Sanjay Kumar Shukla ◽  
Phuoc H. Dang ◽  
L. G. Lam ◽  
Samir Khatir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Modeling ◽  
Vacuum Consolidation ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain

A simple solution for prefabricated vertical drain with surcharge preloading combined with vacuum consolidation

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 304-322
Author(s):  
Trong Nghia Nguyen ◽  
Dennes T. Bergado ◽  
Mamoru Kikumoto ◽  
Phuoc H. Dang ◽  
Salisa Chaiyaput ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Simple Solution ◽  
Vacuum Consolidation ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Surcharge Preloading ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain

scholarly journals Influence of vertical drains on improving dredged mud by vacuum consolidation method

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Phan Huy Dong
Keyword(s):  
Soft Soil ◽  
Drainage System ◽  
Soil Improvement ◽  
Vacuum Consolidation ◽  
Vertical Drains ◽  
Fine Grained ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain ◽  
Reclamation Area ◽  
Preloading Method

Vacuum consolidation preloading method (VCM) has been widely adopted as an effective solution for soft soil improvement over the world. Recently, VCM has been successfully applied for improving the geotechnical properties of dredged mud, which is normally dumped at reclamation area by hydraulic pumping. However, it has been also reported that application of VCM for treatment of the dredged mud has been failed in some particular cases. The failures are mainly caused by clogging problem in vertical drains due to fine-grained soils that reduces the drainage efficiency of drainage system. To address this issue, a series of model tests have been conducted to investigate the performances of vertical drains among prefabricated vertical drain, sand drain and filter pipe. As the goal, the performances of types of the vertical drain solutions are analyzed based on the monitoring data of settlement, influencing zone surrounding the vertical drains. The test results reveal that sand drain shows the best performance among the others. In addition, the clogging problem is clearly shown in case of PVD. Keywords: dredging slurry; vacuum consolidation method; model test; PVD; filter pipe; sand drain.

scholarly journals Design Method and Verification of Electroosmosis-Vacuum Preloading Method for Sand-Interlayered Soft Foundation

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Yunliang Cui ◽  
Jianbo Tu ◽  
Xinquan Wang ◽  
Hongguo Diao ◽  
Qianru Ge
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Electrical Circuit ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Vacuum Preloading ◽  
Foundation Treatment ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Soft Foundation ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain ◽  
Preloading Method

The design method of electroosmosis-vacuum preloading for soft foundation treatment is not systematic and complete, thereby restricting the application of the technology in engineering. A design method for the electroosmosis-vacuum preloading treatment of sand-interlayered soft foundation is therefore presented. A compressible electrical prefabricated vertical drain is developed, and a vacuum sealing and draining system is designed for the application of the electroosmosis-vacuum preloading in sand-interlayered soft foundation. Calculation formulas of site resistance considering the interlayer and interface resistivity of the electrode are established to design the power supply and electrical circuit. A simple numerical simulation method is proposed to predict the ground settlement treated by electroosmosis-vacuum preloading. A field test of electroosmosis-vacuum preloading is designed using the suggested method, and comparison tests between the electroosmosis-vacuum preloading and the vacuum preloading are performed to verify the proposed technique. The test results show that the proposed design method is reasonable for the design of electroosmosis-vacuum preloading in engineering.

scholarly journals Numerical Modelling of Prefabricated Vertical Drain for Soft Clay Using ABAQUS

2015 ◽  
Vol 773-774 ◽  
pp. 1502-1507
Author(s):  
Saiful Azhar Ahmad Tajudin ◽  
Mohd Fairus Yusof ◽  
I. Bakar ◽  
Aminaton Marto ◽  
Muhammad Nizam Zakaria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pore Water Pressure ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Soft Soil ◽  
Soft Clay ◽  
Elastic Model ◽  
Clay Layer ◽  
Soil Consolidation ◽  
Consolidation Process ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain

Construction, buildings and infrastructure founded on soft clays are often affected by settlement problem. Therefore, Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD) is one of the best solutions to accelerate soil consolidation by shortening the drainage path. In this study, numerical investigation was carried out to pursue a better understanding of the consolidation behavior of soft clay improved with PVD. The consolidation process accelerated by PVD with surcharge of 50 kPa was analysed using the ABAQUS software by adopting an elastic model. The aim of this study is to compare the settlement and the required time to fully consolidate the soft soil at different drain spacings (1.0 m, 1.5 m and 2.0 m) for two different thickness of the clay layer. The results shows that the time required to completely consolidate the soft soil for 12 m and 20 m thickness of clay layer with different spacings are in the range of 3 months to 66 months. The settlement rate and excess pore water pressure dissipation are increased when the spacing of the drain closer.

Consolidation behavior of dredged ultra-soft soil improved with prefabricated vertical drain at the Mae Moh mine, Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 561-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Huy Ngo ◽  
Suksun Horpibulsuk ◽  
Apichat Suddeepong ◽  
Menglim Hoy ◽  
Artit Udomchai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Soil ◽  
Vertical Drain ◽  
Prefabricated Vertical Drain ◽  
Mae Moh ◽  
Consolidation Behavior
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