Ground improvement for Storage Tanks & Silos

Improving soil conditions for stable and durable foundations

Storage tanks and silos, such as those used for LNG, LPG or industrial solids, require stable and durable foundations to support heavy loads and stringent safety requirements. Soil improvement enhances ground properties for these critical structures and also reduces foundation costs. VSL provides ground improvement solutions tailored to the specific conditions of each site, ensuring better load bearing capacity and construction success.

Why ground improvement for storage tanks & silos

Storage tanks like LNG and LPG facilities are subject to high static and dynamic loads. Their safety and long-term performance depend on the capacity and uniformity of the ground beneath them. Poor soil properties, especially under seismic risk, can lead to settlement, instability or liquefaction. Improving the soil ensures solid foundations that support construction quality, structural stability and durability while reducing overall foundation cost.

Ground improvement increases soil strength beneath the foundation. This supports heavy storage loads safely.

Enhanced soil performance reduces risk from seismic effects. It helps protect the foundation in areas of high seismic risk.

Well-improved soil minimizes uneven settlement. This supports long-term stability and structural integrity.

Improving soil properties lowers the need for overly large or deep foundations. This can reduce construction cost.

Ground improvement can be combined with slab-on-grade or other foundation systems. This enhances overall foundation performance.

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VSL’s ground improvement services for tanks & silos

VSL offers a complete ground improvement service for storage tank and silo foundations. Our approach begins with soil assessment and continues through tailored design and execution techniques suited to site conditions.

Soil investigation with laboratory testing and reporting

Design support based on soil properties and project requirements

Soil consolidation techniques for strength and stability

- stone columns - soil mixing - jet-grouted columns - cement grouting

Integration with slab and foundation systems when required

Why choose VSL for ground improvement?

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  • Tailored geotechnical design

    VSL adapts solutions to local soil conditions and project loads.

  • Wide range of methods

    Techniques include compaction, columns and grouting to meet different ground challenges.

  • Enhanced foundation performance

    Improved soil supports stronger and more durable foundations for storage tanks.

  • Cost and schedule focus

    Ground improvement can reduce foundation size and shorten construction time.

  • Integration with VSL systems

    Solutions can be combined with slab-on-grade and other technologies for resilient foundation systems.

FAQ about Ground Improvement

These are some of the most common questions we receive. Got another one? Reach out to us!

It is a set of techniques to enhance soil strength and stability beneath heavy foundations.

Improved soil performance can reduce the need for large, deep foundations and lower material use.

Common techniques include vibro-compaction, stone columns, soil mixing and cement grouting.

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Planning a storage tank or silo project with challenging soil conditions?

Contact VSL to explore ground improvement solutions tailored to your site.