Soft Clay Engineering and Ground Improvement

ISBN-13: 9781138316539 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 480 str.

Australia) Jay Ameratunga (Golder Associates; Aus Queensland Nagaratnam Sivakugan (James Cook University;Braja M. Das

Opis

Soft Clay Engineering and Ground Improvement covers the design and implementation of ground improvement techniques as applicable to soft clays. This particular subject poses major geotechnical challenges in civil engineering. Not only civil engineers, but planners, architects, consultants and contractors are now aware what soft soils are and the risks associated with development of such areas. The book is designed as a reference and useful tool for those in the industry, both to consultants and contractors. It also benefits researchers and academics working on ground improvement of soft soils, and serves as an excellent overview for postgraduates. University lecturers are beginning to incorporate more ground improvement topics into their curricula, and this text would be ideal for short courses for practicing engineers. It includes several examples to assist a newcomer to carry out preliminary designs. The three authors, each with dozens of years of experience, have witnessed and participated in the rapid evolvement of ground improvement in soft soils. In addition, top-tier professionals who deal with soft clays and ground improvement on a daily basis have contributed, providing their expertise in dealing with real-world problems and practical solutions.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Engineering Geology of Soft Clay 3. Basic Soil Mechanics 4. Geotechnical Testing 5. Parameter Derivation 6. Ground Improvement Methods for Soft Clays 7. Replacement 8. Preloading 9. Preloading with Wick Drains 10. Stone Columns 11. Semi-Rigid Inclusions 12. Lightweight Fill 13. Deep Soil Mixing 14. Basal High Strength Geotextiles for Ground Improvement of Soft Foundation Soils 15. Mass Stabilization 16. Observational Approach and Geotechnical Instrumentation 17. Geotechnical Risk Management