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Combination of Vibro Stone Columns & Vibro Compaction as a Sustainable Foundation Solution: Field Study
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Geotechnical engineers have crucial role in influencing the sustainability credentials of any foundation solution because of its early position in building infrastructure projects. The construction of foundations has a profound impact on the carbon footprint, primarily due to the extensive use of heavy machinery and the consumption of materials such as steel and cement, which are often derived from anthropogenic sources. The increased utilization of steel, cement, and diesel in foundation construction leads to substantial release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Therefore, geotechnical engineers play a vital role in influencing the sustainability credentials of such projects from the outset. Geotechnical engineers have the responsibility of implementing countermeasures to mitigate direct carbon emissions by identifying and finalizing the environmental friendly foundation solution. This involves selecting optimized designs, employing the most efficient machinery, and utilizing naturally available materials. This paper presents a case study focusing on the foundation system adopted for a sewage treatment plant, showcasing how these measures put into practice. Reduction of carbon footprint is demonstrated by implementation of alternative construction materials and a more efficient construction process. This is achieved by combination of vibro compaction and stone columns. The study utilizes the carbon calculator to quantify the environmental impact, developed by EFFC (European Federation for Foundation Contractors) and DFI (Deep Foundations Institute). The results of analysis highlight positive effects on significant reduction of overall carbon footprint (approx. 14% compared to tender design). The design optimization involves utilizing locally available natural materials, reducing transportation distances, and employing machinery more effectively, all of which contribute to lowering carbon emissions. The present study sheds light on the extent of carbon emission reduction across all three scopes, as per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 guidelines (IPCC), by implementing ground improvement technologies.
Combination of Vibro Stone Columns & Vibro Compaction as a Sustainable Foundation Solution: Field Study
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7182-4491
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0941-4774
Geotechnical engineers have crucial role in influencing the sustainability credentials of any foundation solution because of its early position in building infrastructure projects. The construction of foundations has a profound impact on the carbon footprint, primarily due to the extensive use of heavy machinery and the consumption of materials such as steel and cement, which are often derived from anthropogenic sources. The increased utilization of steel, cement, and diesel in foundation construction leads to substantial release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Therefore, geotechnical engineers play a vital role in influencing the sustainability credentials of such projects from the outset. Geotechnical engineers have the responsibility of implementing countermeasures to mitigate direct carbon emissions by identifying and finalizing the environmental friendly foundation solution. This involves selecting optimized designs, employing the most efficient machinery, and utilizing naturally available materials. This paper presents a case study focusing on the foundation system adopted for a sewage treatment plant, showcasing how these measures put into practice. Reduction of carbon footprint is demonstrated by implementation of alternative construction materials and a more efficient construction process. This is achieved by combination of vibro compaction and stone columns. The study utilizes the carbon calculator to quantify the environmental impact, developed by EFFC (European Federation for Foundation Contractors) and DFI (Deep Foundations Institute). The results of analysis highlight positive effects on significant reduction of overall carbon footprint (approx. 14% compared to tender design). The design optimization involves utilizing locally available natural materials, reducing transportation distances, and employing machinery more effectively, all of which contribute to lowering carbon emissions. The present study sheds light on the extent of carbon emission reduction across all three scopes, as per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 guidelines (IPCC), by implementing ground improvement technologies.
Combination of Vibro Stone Columns & Vibro Compaction as a Sustainable Foundation Solution: Field Study
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7182-4491
https://orcid.org/http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0941-4774
Geotechnical engineers have crucial role in influencing the sustainability credentials of any foundation solution because of its early position in building infrastructure projects. The construction of foundations has a profound impact on the carbon footprint, primarily due to the extensive use of heavy machinery and the consumption of materials such as steel and cement, which are often derived from anthropogenic sources. The increased utilization of steel, cement, and diesel in foundation construction leads to substantial release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Therefore, geotechnical engineers play a vital role in influencing the sustainability credentials of such projects from the outset. Geotechnical engineers have the responsibility of implementing countermeasures to mitigate direct carbon emissions by identifying and finalizing the environmental friendly foundation solution. This involves selecting optimized designs, employing the most efficient machinery, and utilizing naturally available materials. This paper presents a case study focusing on the foundation system adopted for a sewage treatment plant, showcasing how these measures put into practice. Reduction of carbon footprint is demonstrated by implementation of alternative construction materials and a more efficient construction process. This is achieved by combination of vibro compaction and stone columns. The study utilizes the carbon calculator to quantify the environmental impact, developed by EFFC (European Federation for Foundation Contractors) and DFI (Deep Foundations Institute). The results of analysis highlight positive effects on significant reduction of overall carbon footprint (approx. 14% compared to tender design). The design optimization involves utilizing locally available natural materials, reducing transportation distances, and employing machinery more effectively, all of which contribute to lowering carbon emissions. The present study sheds light on the extent of carbon emission reduction across all three scopes, as per Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 guidelines (IPCC), by implementing ground improvement technologies.
Combination of Vibro Stone Columns & Vibro Compaction as a Sustainable Foundation Solution: Field Study
Spri. Proceed. in Materials
Singh, Shamsher Bahadur (Herausgeber:in) / Gopalarathnam, Muthukumar (Herausgeber:in) / Roy, Nishant (Herausgeber:in) / Annam, Madan Kumar (Autor:in) / Chafale, Anurag (Autor:in)
International Conference on Advances in Concrete, Structural, & Geotechnical Engineering ; 2024 ; Pilani, India
23.03.2025
9 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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