Description
Book SynopsisThis book provides a review of problems during design and construction on problematic soils. Design methods, site investigation, construction and analysis of the various improvement methods available are explained and discussed. Various regions may have different soils with geotechnical problems that differ from those faced in other regions. For example, in Southeast Asia, the common geotechnical problems are those associated with construction on soft clays and organic soils, while in the arid region of the Middle East, problems are generally associated with the desert soils. In the US, the problems are associated with organic soils, expansive and collapsing soils, and shale. Laterite and lateritic soils are especially problematic in Mexico. Similarly, in Europe, for example, the geotechnical problems are associated with loess (France), and organic soil (Germany). A detailed description of various methods of ground improvement has been provided in 11 chapters. Each chapter deals not
Table of Contents
Geotechnical problems around the world. Field compaction method. Vibro-floatation and dynamic compaction. Replacement method, stage construction, preloading and drainage. Soil reinforcement. Shallow stabilization. Deep stabilization using chemical additives. Stabilization using light weight fills. Ground improvement using grouting ...
