Case study: Dynamic Compaction, Heathrow

CLIENT:

Readie Construction

Scope of works:

In 2015 GeMech were appointed by Principal Contractor Readie Construction to carry out Dynamic Compaction of a highly variable – both in terms of its nature and thickness – Made Ground deposit, to facilitate the use of ground bearing foundations and internal ground bearing slabs for a large commercial development South of Heathrow.

Work on the Southern boundary was successfully completed within 15.0m of the Network Rail boundary, without any excess vibration or disruption to the running lines.

Validation testing included plate load testing, zone load testing using 1.5m square test plates, and seismic geophysical testing using the Continuous Surface Wave (CSW) method.

Technique:

Dynamic Compaction

Contract Value:

£390,000.00