Acceleration of Consolidation – Vertical Drains

Very slow consolidation of saturated soft clay or organic soil is a process which often requires up to 20-25 years. Consolidation can be accelerated by installing vertical drains to a depth of up to 35 meters, shortening its settlement rate from several years to several months.

This advanced technology, employing geotechnical products, improves vertical water transport, thus permitting immediate use of the soil while preventing damage caused by differential settlement over the years. This solution, using prefabricated vertical drains with a rapid implementation timetable, is economically preferable compared with other alternatives.