Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM)
Drill Tech is continually at the forefront of the geotechnical industry, utilizing innovative new technologies for earth retention and ground treatment. Over the past 15 years, Drill Tech has expended a tremendous amount of time and effort to further develop the use of the cutter soil mix method for earth retention and ground treatment needs.
For Earth Retention Applications, Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) Is a Method of Constructing an Impermeable Retaining System by Mixing Native Soils with Cement and/or Bentonite Grout
A continuous wall is formed by overlapping a series of rectangular soil mix panels. The panels are typically reinforced with steel beams for structural purposes. CSM is mainly used for stabilizing soft or loose soils. However, the cutter technology extends the applicability of the method to much harder strata when compared to other methods of soil mixing.
For Non-Earth Retention Applications, CSM Is Used to Improve the Characteristics of the In-Situ Soil, Resulting in Higher Compressive Strengths and Lower Permeability
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
CSM is used as a ground improvement method to create homogeneous foundation support and increased bearing capacity, and to mitigate liquefiable soils. CSM can also be used as a barrier to contain the migration of underground contaminants.
Cut-Off Walls
Excavation Shoring
Shaft Construction
Foundation Support
Liquefaction Mitigation
Cutter Soil Mixing Advantages
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
Native Soils Used
Tough Conditions
Low Spoils
Quiet Operation
For Earth Retention Applications, Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) Is a Method of Constructing an Impermeable Retaining System by Mixing Native Soils with Cement and/or Bentonite Grout
A continuous wall is formed by overlapping a series of rectangular soil mix panels. The panels are typically reinforced with steel beams for structural purposes. CSM is mainly used for stabilizing soft or loose soils. However, the cutter technology extends the applicability of the method to much harder strata when compared to other methods of soil mixing.
For Non-Earth Retention Applications, CSM Is Used to Improve the Characteristics of the In-Situ Soil, Resulting in Higher Compressive Strengths and Lower Permeability
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
CSM is used as a ground improvement method to create homogeneous foundation support and increased bearing capacity, and to mitigate liquefiable soils. CSM can also be used as a barrier to contain the migration of underground contaminants.
Cut-Off Walls
Excavation Shoring
Shaft Construction
Foundation Support
Liquefaction Mitigation
Cutter Soil Mixing Advantages
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
Native Soils Used
Tough Conditions
Low Spoils
Quiet Operation
For Earth Retention Applications, Cutter Soil Mixing (CSM) Is a Method of Constructing an Impermeable Retaining System by Mixing Native Soils with Cement and/or Bentonite Grout
A continuous wall is formed by overlapping a series of rectangular soil mix panels. The panels are typically reinforced with steel beams for structural purposes. CSM is mainly used for stabilizing soft or loose soils. However, the cutter technology extends the applicability of the method to much harder strata when compared to other methods of soil mixing.
For Non-Earth Retention Applications, CSM Is Used to Improve the Characteristics of the In-Situ Soil, Resulting in Higher Compressive Strengths and Lower Permeability
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
CSM is used as a ground improvement method to create homogeneous foundation support and increased bearing capacity, and to mitigate liquefiable soils. CSM can also be used as a barrier to contain the migration of underground contaminants.
Cut-Off Walls
Excavation Shoring
Shaft Construction
Foundation Support
Liquefaction Mitigation
Cutter Soil Mixing Advantages
Typically, every second shaft is reinforced with a steel beam or reinforcing cage and the intermediate shafts are filled with lean concrete. When secant piles are used to shore a circular shaft excavation, vertical steel reinforcement is typically unnecessary, because the secant piles form a concrete compression ring.
Native Soils Used
Tough Conditions
Low Spoils
Quiet Operation
