For what subsurface conditions or construction situations would the method to improve the strength of a thick weak cohesive soil deposit by a consolidation procedure such as vacuum consolidation or...

For what subsurface conditions or construction situations would the method to improve the strength of a thick weak cohesive soil deposit by a consolidation procedure such as vacuum consolidation or surcharging which includes wick drains be preferred over other techniques for deep ground improvement such as dynamic deep consolidation, vibroreplacement, dynamic replacement, stone columns, etc.