摘要: |
This article provides details on the construction of a very large wick drain project carried out in North America. Part 2 of this paper discusses unique features of the project, which include considerations regarding the surface grading of the drainage blanket to provide a suitable working platform for wick drain rigs, wick drain materials and high confining ground pressure that the wick drains will experience, the effect of a dense layer, wick drain mandrel bending, cold weather considerations, automation of the wick drains installation data and data processing, and instrumentation requirements. Appropriate attention to the construction considerations provided in this article was developed throughout the project by the owner, contractor and designer, which resulted in the overall success of the project. |