Introduction
Engineers that are unfamiliar with the numerous types of ground improvement techniques often fail to make the appropriate distinctions between Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)® rigid inclusions and Stone Columns (SCs)/Aggregate Piers (APs), particularly at the design stage. It is necessary to be aware of the various design parameters and site-specific construction considerations when recommending the appropriate technique for a given project site.
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