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Tanks constructed over compressible soils impart heavy loads that can cause differential settlement that threatens the integrity of the tank structure. Soil mix columns, mass mixing, vibro replacement, and aggregate piers create reinforced platforms for more uniform settlements and to resist seismic loading. Jet grouting and compaction grouting underpin tanks to stop settlement and can be performed in limited access, and compaction grouting can relevel tanks. Compaction grouting and slurry grouting fills voids and lifts floors. Hayward Baker’s solutions keep tanks full throughout North America.

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  • Wet soil mixing to support oil storage tanks in Galliano, LA.
  • Mass stabilization with dry soil mixing of soft wet organics to support 11 fuel storage tanks in Port Everglades, FL.
  • Vibro replacement stone columns to increase bearing and mitigate liquefaction for planned ethanol plant structures in Stockton, CA.
  • Jet grouting for underpinning to facilitate re-leveling, and for settlement control beneath existing oil storage tanks in Galena Park, TX.
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  • Mass stabilization with dry soil mixing of soft wet organics to support 11 fuel storage tanks in Port Everglades, FL.
  • Vibro replacement stone columns to increase bearing and mitigate liquefaction for planned ethanol plant structures in Stockton, CA.
  • Jet grouting for underpinning to facilitate re-leveling, and for settlement control beneath existing oil storage tanks in Galena Park, TX.
The site for 11 new fuel storage tanks was underlain by soft clayey silt with peat lenses, which would experience significant short-term and long-term compression, resulting in excessive settlement of the tanks. Hayward Baker designed an innovative mass stabilization program that created a stiff soil matrix beneath each tank.

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Fuel Storage Tanks, Port Everglades, FL

The site for 11 new fuel storage tanks was underlain by soft clayey silt with peat lenses, which would experience significant short-term and long-term compression, resulting in excessive settlement of the tanks. Hayward Baker designed an innovative mass stabilization program that created a stiff soil matrix beneath each tank.

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