What Is Compaction Pile

One of a group of piles, driven in a pattern, to compact a surface layer of loose granular soil to increase its bearing capacity.

What is compaction piling?

The principle of compaction piling is to forcefully compact loose soil by introducing significant quantities of additional granular fill throughout the soil mass. This method introduces a far greater quantity of fill material into the soil mass than the sand piling method, which it superficially resembles.

Where are compaction piles used?

Sand compaction piles have extensively been used in many countries for offshore development projects. These piles help improve the stability by reducing the liquefaction potential and settlement of various structures constructed on” the land reclaimed from the sea.