Wick drain and strip drain connection

[Francisco A.]

Hi forum,
Wanted to know whether somebody could share a connection detail between wick (vertical) drains and strip (horizontal) drains for soil improvement applications. Thanks!

 

[spinspecdrt]

Several options.

 

[HTURKAK]

The horizontal drains laid on vertical wick drains in the filter material ( sand , gravel..)

Snap from the book SOIL IMPROVEMENT AND GROUND MODIFICATION METHODS..(by PETER G. NICHOLSON )

https://www.keller-na.com/expertise/techniques/wick-drains

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