What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Vibro-compaction method?

The some of the many advantages and disadvantages of the vibro-compaction method are as follows:-

 Advantages

Vibro-compactiion is a  quick, easy and economical construction process to obtain dense ground.

Vibro compaction is a proven ground improvement method for many successful projects around the world.

Vibro-compaction method Can be used to improve soils above and below the groundwater table .

Disadvantages 

Vibro-compaction method is limited to cohesionless soil(Sand) with a low clay content (less than 3%)  ,if the content of the clay is more in the soil then results from this method is not good enough.

Installation inducing vibration and possible ground subsidence.

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