Consolidación por vacío de suelos | 90/118 | UPV

Title: Vacuum Consolidation of Soils Description: This learning object defines vacuum consolidation of soils, the installation of the vacuum system, and the advantages and disadvantages of this ground improvement technique. Yepes Piqueras, V. (2022). Vacuum Consolidation of Soils. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://riunet.upv.es/handle/10251/18... DER Automatic description: In this video, the professor explains the process and characteristics of vacuum consolidation of soils, a patented ground improvement technique. An introduction to how vacuum preloading works is provided, and the learning objectives are outlined: understanding its implementation and evaluating its pros and cons. Vacuum consolidation involves installing a network of vertical and horizontal drains under an impermeable membrane, creating a vacuum equivalent to the pressure of a three- to four-meter-thick layer of sand. This method, used in various infrastructure projects since the late 1980s, allows for the treatment of soft soils to depths of ten to forty-five meters and generates minimal residual settlement. The vacuum technique provides accelerated isotropic consolidation without altering the total soil pressure or lowering the water table, often proving faster and more economical than traditional preloading. However, it is not effective in large areas or with deep sand layers, and requires meticulous monitoring to prevent vacuum loss. In conclusion, vacuum consolidation offers a localized and effective ground improvement system for soft soils, with certain limitations for use in large areas or with specific geological conditions. Author: Víctor Yepes Piqueras Course: This video is 90/118 of the course Construction Procedures | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV).    • Curso Procedimientos de Construcción | Uni...   Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV): https://www.upv.es More videos at:    / valenciaupv   Access our MOOCs: https://upvx.es #Construction #Geotechnics #ConstructionProcedures #CivilEngineering #GroundImprovement #VacuumConsolidation #ConstructionEngineering