Geotechnical Investigations and Improvement of Ground Conditions

Presents practical guidance on site-specific ground improvement techniques and site investigation, including soil and rock site investigation

Anjan Patel (Author)

9780128170489, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 31 January 2019

209 pages, Approx. 100 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.4 cm, 0.39 kg

Geotechnical Investigation and Improvement of Ground Conditions covers practical information on ground improvement and site investigation, considering rock properties and engineering geology and its relation to construction. The book covers geotechnical investigation for construction projects, including classic case studies with geotechnical significance. Additional sections cover soil compaction, soil stabilization, drainage and dewatering, grouting methods, the stone column method, geotextiles, fabrics and earth reinforcement, miscellaneous methods and tools for ground improvement, geotechnical investigation for construction projects, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Final sections present a series of site-specific case studies.

Ground Improvement Techniques1. Introduction2. Soil Compaction3. Soil Stabilization4. Drainage and Dewatering 5. Grouting 6. Stone Columns 7. Soil Reinforcement8. Miscellaneous Methods

Subject Areas: Building construction & materials [TNK]