Controlled Modulus Columns A Modern Ground Improvement Solution

Controlled Modulus Columns provide a faster, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to traditional piling, delivering proven benefits in settlement control and load-bearing efficiency. Installed as rigid inclusions with minimal vibration and spoil, the technique is transforming foundation practices for major infrastructure projects in India and worldwide, as highlighted by Ajinkya Muley, Business Development Manager, Freyssinet Menard India and Sandip Bhutale, Sr.Design Engineer, Menard India & Georgia.

Introduction

The demand for infrastructure capable of sustaining heavy loads has never been greater. As urbanization and industrial development continue to accelerate, projects such as ports, refineries, logistics hubs, and manufacturing plants require foundations that can handle immense structural loads while remaining cost-effective and time-efficient. Traditional piling methods, although effective, often prove expensive, time-consuming, and disruptive to the environment. This has created the need for advanced ground improvement solutions that can match or even exceed the performance of piles, without the associated drawbacks.