摘要 |
<p>There is disclosed a ground improvement structure for improving the load bearing capabilities of ground comprising a column of particulate material and at least one reinforcement element, inserted through at least part of the column in the direction of the axis of the column, wherein the reinforcement element is in the form of one or more of the group comprising a rod, a flat strip, a cable, a hollow cylinder, a cage. <??>Also disclosed is a method for improving the load bearing capabilities of ground comprising the steps of a) forming a hole in the ground; b) filling the hole with particulate material to form a column; c) inserting a reinforcement element into the hole or column before, during or after step a) or b), wherein the reinforcement element is in the form of one or more of the group comprising a rod, a flat strip, a cable, a hollow cylinder, a cage. <IMAGE></p> |