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Anticipate and solve costly foundation problems through state-of-the-art soil improvement techniques

Table of Contents

Section I – IntroductionChapter 1. What is "Ground Modification" : Applications and SolutionsChapter 2. Categories (Types) of Ground ModificationChapter 3. General Objectives, Current Practice, and Promising TechnologiesSection II – Mechanical Modification: DensificationChapter 4. Objectives and Improvements from Soil DensificationChapter 5. Shallow CompactionChapter 6. Deep DensificationChapter 7. Gradation ControlSection III – Hydraulic ModificationChapter 8. Overall Objectives and ApproachesChapter 9. Role of Geosynthetics: Filtration, Drainage and Seepage ControlChapter 10. PreconsolidationChapter 11. Electrokinetic Dewatering/Stabilization (Electro-osmosis)Section IV – Physical and Chemical ModificationChapter 12. Modification with Admixtures