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Journal : Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum

Developing a Small-Scale Experimental Method for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Soil Improvement Using Prefabricated Vertical Drains Misriani, Merley; Hakam, Abdul; Joleha, Joleha; Elianora, Elianora; Pebrilista Putri, Eka; Hasian, Dodi Kifrah
Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum Vol. 11 No. 2 (May 2025)
Publisher : Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/jcef.13547

Abstract

Soft soils pose significant challenges in infrastructure development due to their low bearing capacity and high compressibility, which cause settlement and deformation over time through consolidation. Despite advancements in soil improvement techniques, faster and more efficient methods for accelerating soil consolidation remain crucial for achieving structural stability in a reasonable timeframe. Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVD) have been widely adopted to accelerate soil consolidation, with their effectiveness typically evaluated through field-scale studies. However, field experiments can be time-consuming, costly, and influenced by site-specific variables, making controlled assessments challenging. We developed a small-scale laboratory experiment to evaluate the effect of PVD on soil consolidation. Soil samples were collected from the Padang-Pekanbaru Toll Road construction site in West Sumatra, Indonesia. Under controlled laboratory settings, two models were constructed—one with PVD and one without—using PVC pipes (20.32 cm diameter, 3.0 m height) filled with saturated soil to simulate field-scale soil columns. We found that PVD significantly enhanced soil consolidation. The rate of settlement on conditions without PVD was 1.2 times slower than that with PVD, particularly under lower loads. In contrast, PVD-enhanced models exhibit 5.3 times faster and greater settlement than conditions without PVD, along with 7.15 times higher water discharge. Metrics such as the coefficient of consolidation (Cv) and t90 values reinforced that PVD accelerated the consolidation process, particularly when subjected to higher loads. This study ultimately supports the development of more reliable laboratory methods for evaluating PVD applications, thereby enhancing design decisions across various consolidation scenarios and providing valuable insights for future infrastructure projects.
Co-Authors Abdul Hakam Adaira, Salsabila D. Adha, Ulfa K. Akbar, Bagus Muhammad Aksana, Anandaku Alfian Malik Alifian Malik Anjeri, Wan Muhammad Antos Gazali Aprilia, Khoirunnisa Ari Sandhyavitri Azhari Bambang Sujatmoko Benny Hamdi Rhoma Putra Bochari - Buchori Buchori Buchori Buchori, Buchori Chelsy Safira Choryn Munadiyatul Haq Edi Yusuf Adiman Elvi Yenie, Elvi Ere Zij Sheagle S Ermiyati Ermiyati fakhri Fakhri Fakhri Febri Rahman Gunawan Wibisono Gussyafri Halimah Tusaddiah Hasian, Dodi Kifrah Hendra Taufik Hendro Ekwarso Hidayati, Ermi Horas Saut Horas Saut.M.M Ichsanuddin, Muhammad Imam Suprayogi Iskandar Iskandar Ismeddyanto, Ismeddiyanto Jauhari, Agit Joleha, Joleha Karizal Karizal Kurniawaty Fitri Kurniawaty Fitri Leo Sentosa Linda Erly Linda Erly Lisa Suryani M Andy Kurniawan Lubis M Yusa M. Nurul M. Rahmad Hidayat M. Rilly A Yogi M. Rilly Aka Yogi M. Yusa Marbun, Douglas Mardani Sebayang Marpaung, Horas Saut Marpaung, Horas Saut M Meliana Siagian MERLEY MISRIANI Mubarikah Mubarikah Muhamad Yusa Muhammad Ichsnuddin Muhammad Idris Muhammad Shalahuddin Muhammad Yusa Nasution, Rahmi N. A. Neni Hermita Nurdin Nurdin Nurul Amalia Nurul Amalia Pebrilista Putri, Eka Pedia Aldy Pramono, Riko Aditiya Purba, Mika Putra, M Riko Putri Dwi Wulandari Rahman, Febri Rahmi Nur Anisah Nasution Rama Setiawan Rian Trikomara Iriana Ridha Amalia Rinaldi Rinaldi Rinaldi Rinaldi Rizky Anandaku Aksana Rizky Ridho Prakasa Rizqy Ridho Prakasa Rurianti, Dwi Visti Safridatul Audah Salsabila Ditha Adaira Salsabila, Assyfa Saut MM, Horas Saut, Horas Siagian, Rizky M. Sitepu, Epa Lukesih Sri Djuniati Sri Djuniati Suprasman Suprasman Ulfa Khairiyah Adha Visti Rurianti, Dwi Wan Muhammad Anjeri Fachrowi Wulandari, Putri D. Yogi Yogi Yohanna Lilis H Yosi Alwinda Yusa, M Yusa, Muhammad YUSNITA YUSNITA Zaleha Trihandayani Zulfahmi Zulfahmi Zulkifli Nurdin ZULKIFLI ZULKIFLI