Cambodia | Data Center Building – CMC

Project Overview

Menard Cambodia successfully implemented ground improvement works using Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) for the construction of a data center building in Phnom Penh. Initially designed with a traditional driven pile foundation, the project involved seven new office buildings that required a stable and cost-effective solution to support their structures. By opting for CMC, Menard Cambodia was able to optimize both the foundation design and project schedule, ensuring a more efficient construction process.

Ground Condition

The site presented complex soil conditions, with layers consisting of made ground, clay, silt, silty sand, and sand mixtures. The soil's composition and load-bearing capacity necessitated a solution that could enhance stability while remaining economically viable. Menard Cambodia implemented approximately 620 CMC piles with a diameter of 300 mm across the footprints of the seven buildings, designed to support a service load of 27 tons each.

Solution: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)

Menard Cambodia's engineering team designed and implemented a ground improvement solution using Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) to reinforce the soil beneath the shallow footings of the data center buildings. This innovative approach allowed for the construction of a solid foundation without the need for extensive excavation or traditional piling methods.

The use of CMC not only increased the load-bearing capacity of the soil but also significantly reduced the project timeline for the foundation works. What was initially planned to take a month using conventional piling methods was completed in just one week with the CMC technique, offering substantial time and cost savings for the client.