Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering

ISBN-13: 9780367419608 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 430 str.

Jeffrey C. Evans; Daniel Ruffing; David J. Elton

Opis

This textbook addresses the current ground improvement techniques and also suits professionals. It introduces key methods, with the underpinning theory, design principles, and construction approaches. It contains numerous problems and worked examples.

Recenzje

"A new, up-to-date, comprehensive handbook to introduce the development of ground improvement techniques over the past 40 years. The book is a balanced presentation of academic and practical aspects.... Overall, the book is valuable to undergraduate and graduate-level university students, as well as practitioners who seek fundamentals of the theory, design principles, and construction approaches of ground improvement techniques."
-Pengpeng Ni, School of Civil Engineering, International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering

Spis treści

1. Introduction to Ground Improvement Engineering 2. Geotechnical Fundamentals 3. Fundamentals of Geosynthetics in Ground Improvement 4. Compaction 5. Consolidation 6. Soil Mixing 7. Grouting 8. Slurry Trench Cutoff Walls
9. Ground Improvement Using Geosynthetics 10. Reinforcement in walls, embankments on stiff ground, and soil nailing 11. Additional Techniques in Ground Improvement 12. The Future of Ground Improvement Engineering