Transcription of INTRODUCTION TO GEOPIER SYSTEM - FPA
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INTRODUCTION TOGEOPIER SYSTEMMr. Gerry Kehler, PE (Georgia)Mr. Tommy WilliamsonApril 14, 2010 OUTLINE1. History of Foundation Support2. GEOPIER SYSTEM Construction3. Engineering Basics4. Different soil types5. Limitations6. Industrial Applications7. Case studyTwo choices:History of foundation systems1. Shallow 2. DeepGood soilBadsoilGood soilOK soilIn early 1990 s a third choice emerged:Intermediate Foundation systems1. Shallow 2. Deep 3. IntermediateGood soilsOK soilBadsoilGood soilOK soilHistory of foundation systemsThe GEOPIER Systems are made up of Rammed Aggregate Pier elements. With time, the GEOPIER SYSTEM gained popularity with cost and schedule of foundation systems1. Created by forming a cavityRammed Aggregate Pier Construction2. Adding thin lifts of Aggregate, andRammed Aggregate Pier Construction3.
Created by forming a cavity Rammed Aggregate Pier Construction. 2. Adding thin lifts of Aggregate, and ... • Undocumented fill. GEOPIER LIMITATIONS ... MSE Wall Location. Typical Soil Conditions 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 w% Depth (m) GWT CL SM SM, SW
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