Global Patent Index - EP 1609914 A1

EP 1609914 A1 20051228 - Method and structure for ground improvement

Title (en)

Method and structure for ground improvement

Title (de)

Verfahren zur Verfestigung eines Untergrundes

Title (fr)

Procédé de stabilisation du sol

Publication

EP 1609914 A1 20051228 (EN)

Application

EP 05253909 A 20050623

Priority

GB 0414300 A 20040625

Abstract (en)

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>

IPC 1-7

E02D 3/08; E02D 5/48

IPC 8 full level

E02D 3/08 (2006.01); E02D 5/48 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E02D 3/08 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1609914 A1 20051228; GB 0414300 D0 20040728

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 05253909 A 20050623; GB 0414300 A 20040625