Explore how Menard Asia used the Controlled Modulus Column technique to optimize the warehouse foundation at Kota Kemuning, Malaysia—cutting costs by 20% and reducing slab thickness.
Project Overview
The Kota Kemuning Warehouse project involved the construction of a new industrial facility on a site with weak and compressible soil. The initial plan specified traditional piling to support the structure. However, Menard Malaysia recommended a more efficient ground improvement method to meet the project’s needs.
Challenge
The project required demolishing an old yard and building a warehouse on soft ground. These conditions posed a risk to the long-term stability and performance of the foundation if left untreated.
Ground Improvement Solution
Menard proposed the Controlled Modulus Column (CMC) technique to enhance soil strength and stiffness without the need for deep foundations. This solution was selected for its ability to reduce construction time and deliver long-term performance benefits.
Execution and Results
- Technique Used: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)
- Scope of Work: Installation of CMCs over a 5,000 m² area to reinforce the subsoil
- Engineering Impact:
- Improved load-bearing capacity of the foundation
- Allowed a thinner slab-on-grade (reduced from 500 mm to 200 mm)
- Achieved approximately 20% savings in foundation-related costs
- Significantly faster execution compared to conventional piling
The application of the CMC technique in this project demonstrates how Menard Asia optimizes modern ground improvement methods to increase efficiency while ensuring structural reliability. The client benefitted from shorter construction time and lower material usage without compromising foundation safety.
Location: Kota Kemuning, Malaysia
Client: Sri Hindia
Technique: Controlled Modulus Columns (CMC)
Sector: Industry & Manufacturing
Project Area: 5,000 m²
Execution Period: December 2024 – February 2025
