Ground improvement
Ground improvement
Ground improvement
This second edition of this well-established book continues to provide an international overview of the major techniques in use. Comprehensively updated in line with recent developments, each chapter is written by an acknowledged expert in the field.
The second edition of this well established book continues to provide an international overview of the major techniques in ground improvement.
"As needs increase for redeveloping land in urban areas, major developments have resulted in the field of ground improvement, a process that is continuing and expanding. In particular, the specialist grouting technique of soilfracturing has been used widely for the control of gr…
This book reviews the techniques which are used to improve the engineering behaviour of soils, either in situ or when they are used as a construction material. It is a straightforward, well illustrated and readable account of the techniques and.
This book considers the properties of grouts, and how they may be formulated for different purposes, and application areas where the advantages of grouts have been assessed and ratified. Case studies illustrate benefits, problems and future potential. The book gathers together a…