Abstract:Many of the port construction sites are formed through land reclamation or sediment deposition.In the construction of storage yards,it is common to build heavy storage yards on such soft foundation.Due to the poor bearing capacity of such foundation and the large settlement after loading,foundation treatment must be carried out before the construction of heavy storage yards.In response to the problems of time-consuming,labor-intensive,and costly conventional treatment methods for soft soil foundation,this study investigates the use of high-strength steel wire grids combined with cushion materials to form a reinforced cushion structure on soft foundation.The interlocking effect of the steel wire grid and cushion fillers is fully utilized to form a mesh like structure similar to a suspended surface,which rapidly spreads the vertical stress to the surrounding areas,making the vertical stress distribution on the soft foundation wider and more uniform.Ultimately,the goal of eliminating uneven settlement is achieved,and the goal of constructing a heavy-load storage yard on soft foundation with only simple treatment is successfully achieved.Practice has proven that it can effectively shorten the construction period and save project costs,with significant results.
