Measures to decrease the environmental influence of vacuum preloading dredging project

Vacuum preloading is one of the effective technologies for consolidating soft foundation. The definition of vacuum preloading is presented and the consolidation mechanism of vacuum preloading is explained either. The main environmental problems of the vacuum preloading have been further investigated. In addition, on the basis of analyzing the characteristics of vacuum preloading, application prospect of vacuum preloading is p redicated. Finally the reasonable advices on decreasing the environmental influence and improving the vacuum preloading work craft, equipments and finding the substitute materials, are provided