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system againt floating pipe

Thread starter carmoch
Start date Oct 5, 2012

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Oct 5, 2012

carmoch

Geotechnical

Hello,

we have to install 2 pipes (100 inches each other) in a swamp area (soft clays with water level 1.5 m below ground). The trouble is that the client wants to install a layer of gravel or crush rock above the pipes for avoid the buoyancy. I don´t believe in that system because it could produce an important settlement in the foundation of the pipes. What´s your opinion? Could be possible a system with screw anchors? The thickness of soft soils is 10 meters.

Thanks!!!