Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC) are rigid inclusions that reinforce compressible soils under conventional structural foundations or embankments to provide increased bearing capacity and control settlement. Menard invented this ground improvement solution about 30 years ago and since then has used it worldwide as an alternative to a piling foundation. Over time, Menard has been able to develop and improve internal design capabilities and establish design and construction standards for CMC.

CMC are typically designed in variable size and pattern to provide support for all types of structures such as buildings, warehouses, plants, bridges, embankments, dikes, storage and marine structures. This presentation by Menard Canada will focus on CMC global behavior and introduce design basics for CMC application for buildings, storage and embankments structures, supported by examples of previous projects in Canada.