{"id":106486,"date":"2025-09-04T14:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/solutions\/piled-embankments\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T14:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:43:14","slug":"piled-embankments","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/solutions\/piled-embankments\/","title":{"rendered":"Piled Embankments"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-mac-block-left-image-right-description container-media box-container blockEditorJs\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-6 col-xxl-6\"><div class=\"box-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maccaferri.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Piled-Embankments_1.jpg\" alt=\"Image\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-6 col-xxl-6 title-box-txt\" style=\"text-align:default\"><p class=\"description\" style=\"color:#212429\">There are many situations where it is necessary to limit the vertical settlement of an embankment, due to the consolidation of a soft foundation. For example:&nbsp;<br><\/p><ul><li>Thick layers of soft soil can generally be problematic, as well as differential settlement&nbsp;<\/li><li>Construction adjacent to structures already on piled foundations (e.g. bridge support piers)&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sensitive serviceability limits for the embankment above&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><br><br>In these situations, the embankment is typically built on a piled foundation.<br><br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-mac-container-block box-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns blockEditorJs is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p>Paralink: strong and cost-effective<br><br><br>High strength Paralink\u00ae or MacGrid\u00ae WG geogrids, offering high strength with very low strain characteristics, used in conjunction with the piles, can take the place of the embankment foundation slab. These grids are placed in a single layer within a granular raft, immediately in contact with the pile caps.&nbsp;<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-mac-container-block box-container\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns blockEditorJs is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p>The grids, with a design that lives in excess of 120 years, working in conjunction with the soils, absorb the forces transmitted from the embankment above, transferring them vertically into the supporting piles. The presence of the Paralink\u00ae enhances the overall piled embankment performance; the result is that the piles can be spaced wider apart, reducing costs.&nbsp;<br>Uses of MacTex. For less onerous or short-term conditions, MacTex\u00ae W woven polyester reinforcing geotextiles can be considered. 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