The "geosynthetic-reinforced soil on piles" foundation system is virtually settlement-free and thus ideal for rapid embankment construction. The soil reinforcement for the soft ground is provided by a combination of piles, and earthworks reinforced by high strength geogrids (e.g. Fortrac) and geotextiles (e.g. Stabilenka).
Advantages:
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settlement free during construction and operation
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Immediate operation/serviive possible
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no preloading or consolidation times required required