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Vertical Wick Drain

Solid foundations are crucial for long-lasting infrastructure. Vertical wick drains, also called prefabricated vertical drains (PVD), are a proven economical solution to expedite soil consolidation and improve stability

PVD Applications

CeTeau Vertical Wick Drains are the ultimate solution when it comes to consolidating soft soils for any development project. Our unique position as both a manufacturer of drains and installation equipment allows us to confidently adapt our equipment and materials to meet the exact requirements of any project, ensuring a perfect solution every time.

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Wick Drains Techniques

Revolutionize your construction projects with our Vertical Wicked Drain (PVD) techniques, elevating soil consolidation for unparalleled ground stability.

Surcharge

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Vacuum Consolidation

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Offshore

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Automatic

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Pre Drilling

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Low Overhead Installation

The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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The surcharge technique is a method used in conjunction with vertical wick drains to accelerate the consolidation process of soft and compressible soils.

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Testimonials

Read what our satisfied clients say about their experience with CeTeau and the quality of our work.

CeTeau has been a valuable partner for the 3rd Runway project in Bangkok. CeTeau Thailand team has successfully performed the clay consolidation of the new 3rd runway and taxiways by installing PVD’s and using vacuum consolidation method. The consolidation results were in accordance with the owner design / specification and settlement criteria has been reached at any point of the project. We recognize the support either from their Thailand and their Netherlands team to make it a success for our both companies.

Julien Sevestre

Project Director

Colas SA

Embrace enviromentally responsible construction practices with DuraDrain

CeTeau’s DuraDrain is a wick drain that is fully biodegradable. It provides the same geotechnical benefits as traditional wick drains, but after soil consolidation, it completely biodegrades, leaving no plastic residue. By selecting DuraDrain, you can reduce the environmental impact without compromising perfirmance

Informations at your fingertips

Each CeTeau rig can be equipped with a GPS system and data logger that automatically records date, time, installation depth, force, and position of each PVD point, with daily records available

Being able to remotely follow the installation and upload the work drawings greatly increase the productivity and reduce the risk of damages to underground utilities

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Thinking about how to calculate PVD?

The consolidation time in relation with the hydraulic conductivity of the soil will determine the optimum spacing for PVD installation. The typical installation distance between PVD points is 1.0 to 1.5 meter. The installation pattern can be in square or triangular patterns, but triangular patterns are more effective. For a quick calculation of the total length of PVD required, use the CeTeau PVD Calculator.

To easily calculate the total number of PVD points and total quantity of PVD required for different installation patterns, PVD spacing and installation depth, use the PVD calculator below.

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