Rigid Inclusion Benefits and Uses
Ideal Soil Conditions
- Soft clay
- Silt
- Peat
- Loose sand
- Gravel
- Fill
- Organic soil
Applications
- Heavy loads on commercial or industrial floor slabs
- Road or rail loading docks
- Silos and water tanks
- Residential buildings that typically require driven piles
- Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls
- Bridge abutments
- Embankments
Benefits of Rigid Inclusions
- Use shallow-build foundations on soil types that are not normally compatible
- Reduces soil settlements for ground-bearing foundations
- Vibration-free process, making it ideal for sensitive locations
- Optimizes the amount of steel and concrete needed
- Therefore, sustainable
- Cost-effective
- Quicker process
Related Case Studies
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Rock Island Police Department
The City of Rock Island proposed to build a new Police Department. The main building at the new facility is L-shaped with a short leg.
Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base, IL
A new, six-story, 169,000 sq ft Visiting Quarters was planned for Scott Air Force Base. CNC Foundation’s design worked exactly as expected.
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