Versatile and economical, ground improvement is a key division of geotechnical engineering, but there is no single cure–all ground improvement technique to remedy every geotechnical problem. Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement assesses the applicability, advantages, and disadvantages of common ground improvement methods while addressing the practicality of their implementation. The book covers replacement, densification, drainage and consolidation, reinforcement, and chemical, thermal, and biological stabilization among other techniques. With detailed design examples and step–by–step procedure guidelines, it is a teaching–ready ground improvement textbook for geotechnical engineers.
- ISBN: 978-1-118-25991-7
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 11/07/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés