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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2021
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2018
Applicant:
Ingios Geotechnics, Inc., Northfield, MN (US);
Inventor:
David J. White, Boone, IA (US);
Assignee:
Ingios Geotechnics, Inc., Northfield, MN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D 3/08 (2006.01); E02D 3/12 (2006.01); E01C 3/04 (2006.01); E02F 9/20 (2006.01); E02F 3/96 (2006.01); E02F 5/20 (2006.01); E01C 19/23 (2006.01); E01C 19/38 (2006.01); E02F 9/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D 3/08 (2013.01); E01C 3/04 (2013.01); E02D 3/12 (2013.01); E02D 3/123 (2013.01); E02F 9/2004 (2013.01); E01C 19/23 (2013.01); E01C 19/38 (2013.01); E02D 2200/1607 (2013.01); E02D 2200/1671 (2013.01); E02D 2250/003 (2013.01); E02D 2250/0007 (2013.01); E02D 2300/0079 (2013.01); E02D 2600/40 (2013.01); E02F 3/967 (2013.01); E02F 5/20 (2013.01); E02F 9/2271 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems and methods to provide pressed aggregate-filled cavities for improving ground stiffness and uniformity are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes using a mechanism to press into a ground surface in a substantially downward direction to create a concavity. The method also includes substantially or completely filling the concavity with unstabilized or chemically stabilized aggregate, soil, or sand. Further, the method includes using the mechanism to press the aggregate within the concavity to achieve a desired ground stiffness.