Ground improvement methods are employed to enhance the ground’s stability, stiffness, strength, and load-bearing capacity to mitigate the risks associated with soft soil conditions.

Unstable ground conditions and soft soils can pose significant challenges to construction projects, jeopardizing safety and long-term performance. Recognizing the critical importance of ground stability, Menard Asia has emerged as a local provider of innovative solutions and expertise in soft soil and ground improvement. With a profound understanding of the complexities involved, Menard Asia offers techniques that enhance ground stability, mitigating risks and optimizing the success of various construction projects.

Soft soils, characterized by low bearing capacity, high settlement potential, and poor drainage, present a range of challenges to construction activities. When not addressed effectively, these soils can lead to ground settlement, differential settlement, and even structural failure. As a result, it becomes imperative to implement appropriate ground improvement strategies to counter the challenges posed by soft soil conditions.

Ground improvement techniques enhance the ground’s stability, stiffness, strength, and load-bearing capacity to mitigate the risks associated with soft soil conditions. Ground improvement methods normally play a crucial role in preparing a project site for subsequent construction, ensuring the long-term integrity and performance of the built infrastructure. By utilizing innovative and tailored ground improvement techniques, such as Menard Asia’s expertise, projects can overcome the limitations of soft soils and establish a solid foundation for success.

Menard Asia specializes in comprehensive ground improvement techniques, employing cutting-edge methodologies to improve soft soil conditions. Our expertise lies in providing tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of each project, ensuring enhanced ground performance and long-term sustainability.

Controlled Modulus Columns

Menard Asia’s Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) are an exemplary ground improvement technique for soft soil conditions. CMC involve the installation of vertical rigid columns into the ground, increasing the load-bearing capacity and reducing settlement potential. This technique is especially effective in strengthening foundations, stabilizing embankments, and improving the performance of projects (infrastructure, building, warehouses…).

Deep Soil Mixing

Deep Soil Mixing is a technique that Menard Asia utilizes to improve the engineering properties of soft soils. It involves the mechanical mixing of cementitious materials into the ground, creating soil-cement columns or blocks. These columns or blocks significantly enhance the soil’s strength and stiffness. Deep Soil Mixing is ideal for foundation support and enhancing stability of embankment.

Prefabricated Vertical Drain

Prefabricated Vertical Drain (PVD) comprises a corrugated plastic core covered with geotextile. The width is typically 100 mm, and the thickness are ranging from 3 to 5 mm. The installation of PVD is done through a specially constructed mast with a steel mandrel attached to an excavator to push the PVD to the required depth on a grid pattern. PVD increases the apparent mass permeability of the soft soils and thus reduces the consolidation time. It is combined with a temporary surcharge fill to expedite the primary consolidation and induce several decades of secondary consolidation (creep) settlement. The main geotechnical parameters (settlements, pore water pressure, horizontal displacements) are monitored via appropriate instruments throughout the consolidation period to validate the design and ensure safe phasing for the embankment construction.

Menard Vacuum™ Consolidation

Menard Vacuum™ Consolidation (MVC) is another effective ground improvement technique for soft soil treatment. This method involves the installation of a vacuum system that apply negative pressure to the soil, promoting the expulsion of pore water. As a result, soft soils are compressed and consolidated, significantly reducing settlement potential and increasing soil strength. Menard Asia’s expertise in vacuum consolidation enables us to provide innovative solutions that expedite the consolidation process, minimizing construction delays and optimizing ground stability.

Menard Asia’s extensive experience and dedicated team of experts set us apart in soft soil improvement. Our commitment to research and development enables us to continually refine our techniques and offer innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. Menard Asia’s in-depth geotechnical expertise, advanced technology, and rigorous quality control ensure that each project receives the highest standards of execution and performance.

Navigating soft soil challenges requires specialized knowledge and proven techniques. With Menard Asia’s innovative methodologies, such as Controlled Modulus Columns, Deep Soil Mixing, Prefabricated Vertical Drain, and Menard Vacuum™ Consolidation, Menard Asia delivers reliable and sustainable solutions that empower construction projects to thrive on solid ground. By choosing Menard Asia, clients can confidently embark on their projects, knowing that the ground stability concerns are in the hands of industry pioneers.

Menard Asia is a specialist geotechnical EPC contractor offering ground improvement and remediation works in Malaysia , Indonesia , Vietnam, Singapore, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand and other South-East Asia Countries