Drying soil in soil treatments in civil engineering works

Drying soil in soil treatments in civil engineering works

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July 1

LAUNCHING NEW CHALLENGES

Release of the challenges of the I’MNOVATION 2017 program that seek answers to global challenges.

August 1

END OF INSCRIPTIONS

Deadline for the reception of proposals to the challenges. You haven’t accepted the challenge yet? Run to sign up!

September 10

SELECTION DAY

At the Selection Day you will have the opportunity to present your solution in front of ACCIONA business experts.

November 17

DEMO DAY

Each team will present the developed solution to the decision committee that will evaluate the continuity and scaling of the project.

SOLUTIONS
Transport
DURATION
4 MONTHS
LOCATION
BUDGET
25 000 EUR €
BUDGET
25 000 EUR €

In infrastructure construction projects where earthworks predominate, soil occasionally needs to be moved and/or treated and then compacted to specific density/moisture conditions. Drying soil increases overall project cost due to delays and materials (additives) and/or machinery costs.

Can you bring an innovative and cost-efficient way to dry wet soil in this civil engineering innovation challenge?

The following additional properties should also be considered:

  • Enhance the workability of soil Preserve or improve the mechanical performance of the original soil
  • Maintain or increase the usage of in situ soil (reducing cost of hauling, dumping and soils from borrow pits)