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Written by an international group of contributors, Ground Improvement Case Histories: Compaction, Grouting and Geosynthetics provides over 700 pages of international case-histories. Each case-history provides an overview of the specific technology followed by applications, with some cases offering a comprehensive back-analysis through numerical modelling. Specific case-histories include: The Use of Alternative and Improved Construction Materials and Geosynthetics in Pavements, Case Histories of Embankments on Soft Soils and Stabilisation with Geosynthetics, Ground Improvement with Geotextile Reinforcements, Use of Geosynthetics to aid Construction over Soft Soils and Soil Improvement and Foundation Systems with Encased Columns and Reinforced Bearing Layers.
Comprehensive analysis methods using numerical modelling methods
Features over 700 pages of contributor generated case-histories from all over the world
Offers field data and clear observations based on the practical aspects of the construction procedures and treatment effectiveness
Civil Engineers, and Researchers Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, and Earthquake Engineers
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
Part One: Physical Modification Methods Including Grouting, Compaction, and Drainage
Chapter 1: Ground Improvement for Mitigating Liquefaction-Induced Geotechnical Hazards
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Case history 1: ground improvement using vibro-replacement at a site with buried gas pipelines
1.3 Case history 2: ground improvement using stone columns in coarse-grained soils at a highway bridge crossing
1.4 Case history 3: ground improvement using compaction grouting–cold box tower at a liquefied natural gas plant
1.5 Case history 4: ground improvement using deep dynamic compaction–secondary clarifier tanks at a major pulp and paper mill
1.6 Case history 5: ground improvement for foundation systems at an industrial plant
1.7 Conclusion
Chapter 2: Placing Soil Covers on Soft Mine Tailings
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Effect of climate on mine tailings deposits
2.3 Physical nature of mine tailings
2.4 Beaching behavior of mine tailings
2.5 Key geotechnical parameters of mine tailings
2.6 Chemical nature of mine tailings
2.7 Soil cover design principles for mine tailings
2.8 Methods of soil cover placement and examples
2.9 Conclusion
2.10 Notation
Chapter 3: Geotechnical Aspects of Hydraulic Filling of Australian Underground Mine Stopes
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Geotechnical considerations
3.3 Drainage
3.4 Stresses within hydraulic fills
3.5 Conclusion
3.6 Notation
Chapter 4: Deep Vibratory Compaction of Granular Soils
Abstract
Acknowledgments
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Compactability of soils
4.3 Execution of deep vibratory compaction
4.4 Compaction mechanism in sand
4.5 Conclusion
Chapter 5: Soft Ground Treatment and Performance, Yelgun to Chinderah Freeway, New South Wales, Australia
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Project description
5.3 Problems and risks
5.4 Soft soil treatments
5.5 Design approach
5.6 Risk management
5.7 Field performance
5.8 Conclusion
Chapter 6: Ground Improvement Using Deep Vibro Techniques
Abstract
Acknowledgments
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Deep Vibro Techniques
6.3 Vibro Compaction Case Histories
6.4 Vibro Replacement Case Histories
6.5 Conclusion
Chapter 7: Improvement of Collapsible Loess in Eastern Europe
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Loess as a collapsible soil
7.3 Identification and characterization
7.4 Assessment of wetting
7.5 Mitigation and site improvement
7.6 Properties and formation of bulgarian loess
7.7 Main principles of collapsible loess treatment
7.8 Case studies
7.9 Conclusion
7.10 Notation
Chapter 8: Deep Compaction of Granular Fills in a Land Reclamation Project by Dynamic and Vibratory Compaction Techniques
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Müller resonance compaction
8.3 Vibrocompaction
8.4 Dynamic compaction
8.5 Conclusion
Chapter 9: Recent Developments in Soil Compaction
Abstract
9.1 Current practice
9.2 Fundamental concepts of intelligent compaction
9.3 Controlling compaction: dry density versus soil modulus
9.4 Depth of influence
9.5 Uneven roller compaction
9.6 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Dynamic Compaction and Dynamic Surcharging at Dubai’s Palm Jumeira Sewage Treatment Plants
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Palm jumeira sewage treatment plant tanks
10.3 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
10.4 Notation
Chapter 11: Principles and Case Histories of Deep Vibro Techniques
Abstract
Acknowledgment
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Principles of vibro techniques
11.3 Case history 1—vibrocompaction for tanks
11.4 Case history 2—vibro-replacement in a heavy offshore fabrication yard
11.5 Case history 3—hybrid technique for a steel tank
11.6 Conclusion
Chapter 12: Dynamic Compaction and Dynamic Consolidation of Soils
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Overview of dynamic compaction theory and methods
12.3 Energy levels and depth of improvement as a result of rapid-impact compaction, deep dynamic compaction, and impact rolling in a high groundwater table
12.4 Quality assurance for ground improvement with dynamic compaction
12.5 Overview of dynamic consolidation
12.6 Case study 1—extension of runway for the expansion of Kota Kinabalu airport in Sabah, Malaysia (Lee and Narendranathan, 2011)
12.7 Case study 2—treatment of soft soils for a residential subdivision on Ford Road in Busselton, Western Australia
12.8 Conclusion
12.9 Notation
Chapter 13: Assessment of the Postcompaction Fill Characteristics at the Penrith Lakes Development Site
Abstract
Acknowledgments
13.1 Introduction
13.2 The Penrith Lakes Site
13.3 Evaluating the compaction at the site
13.4 Field validation
13.5 Conclusion
Chapter 14: A Field-Based Study of the Effectiveness of Rolling Dynamic Compaction
Abstract
Acknowledgments
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Rolling dynamic compaction and compaction theory
14.3 Applications of rolling dynamic compaction
14.4 Verification of rolling dynamic compaction
14.5 Case study
14.6 Conclusion
Part Two: Geosynthetics and Other Inclusions
Chapter 15: Field Performance and Numerical Modeling of a Multitier Mechanically Stabilized Soil Wall
Abstract
Acknowledgments
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Project description
15.3 Initial design
15.4 Field performance
15.5 Sliding block analysis
15.6 Reassessment of stability by flac analysis
15.7 Parametric study
15.8 Conclusion
Chapter 16: The Use of Alternative and Improved Construction Materials and Geosynthetics for Pavements
Abstract
Acknowledgments
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Materials and methods
16.3 Results and discussion
16.4 Conclusion
Chapter 17: Canadian Case Histories of Embankments on Soft Soils and Stabilization with Geosynthetics
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Hall’s creek test embankment
17.3 Sackville test embankment
17.4 Conclusion
17.5 Notation
Chapter 18: Ground Improvement with Geotextile Reinforcements
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Reinforcement mechanics
18.3 Geotextiles as reinforcement
18.4 Tanah jambu link road, brunei
18.5 Sludge pond capping in harbin, china
18.6 Conclusion
Chapter 19: Use of Geosynthetics to Aid Construction over Soft Soils
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Role of basal reinforcement
19.3 Combined use of piles and reinforcement
19.4 Interaction between reinforcement and prefabricated vertical drains
19.5 Reinforced embankments on peat
19.6 Influence of creep/relaxation of reinforcement
19.7 Effect of viscosity of both reinforcement and soil
19.8 Embankments on highly sensitive soils
19.9 Conclusion
Chapter 20: An Australian Perspective on Modernization of Rail Tracks Using Geosynthetics and Shockmats
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Field study at Bulli
20.3 Field study at Singleton
20.4 Conclusion
20.5 Notation
Chapter 21: Soil Improvement and Foundation Systems with Encased Columns and Reinforced Bearing Layers
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Geotextile-encased columns
21.3 Bearing system geotextile-encased column
21.4 Calculation methods
21.5 Installation methods
21.6 Case study: Airbus-factory site, Mühlenberger Loch
21.7 Geosynthetic-reinforced and pile-supported embankment
21.8 Project: hamburg–berlin railway
Chapter 22: North American Overview and a Canadian Perspective on the Use of Tire-Derived Aggregate in Highway Embankment Construction
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Case histories of tire-derived aggregate application in the United States
22.3 Case histories of tire-derived aggregate application in Canada
22.4 St. Stephen highway embankment case study
22.5 Conclusion
Chapter 23: Design, Construction, and Performance of GRS Structures for Railways in Japan
Abstract
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Geosynthetic-reinforced soil retaining walls with full-height rigid facing
23.3 Geosynthetic-reinforced soil structures for bridges
23.4 Geosynthetic-reinforced soil box culvert
23.5 Flood and tsunami
23.6 Conclusion
Chapter 24: Use of Bamboo and Bakau Piles for Soil Improvement and Application of a Pile–Raft System for Embankment Construction on Peat and Soft Soils
Abstract
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Occurrence and characteristics of soft soils in Indonesia
24.3 Use of bamboo and bakau piles in Indonesia
24.4 Pile–raft systems and mini-concrete piles for soft soil embankments
24.5 Approaches for analysis
24.6 Case histories
24.7 Conclusion
Chapter 25: Natural Fibers in Reinforcement and Erosion Control Applications with Limited Life Geosynthetics
Abstract
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Reinforcement application
25.3 Erosion control application
25.4 Conclusion
Chapter 26: Case History of Geotechnical Measures to Increase the Stability of Rock Cuts and to Reduce Rockfall Hazards in Makkah
Abstract
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Topography and geological conditions
26.3 Rockfall hazards
26.4 Description of the primary multiple protection measures
26.5 Surface stability of loose materials
26.6 Measures to stabilize Jabal Al-Rahmah
26.7 Conclusion
Index
No. of pages: 796
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: June 10, 2015
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
Paperback ISBN: 9780081006986
eBook ISBN: 9780081006993
BI
Buddhima Indraratna
Professor Indraratna is the author of more than 500 publications, including 6 books, about 200 journal papers and 50 invited keynote and plenary lectures. His contributions through research and development towards the understanding of soft soil improvement have been incorporated by numerous organizations into their engineering practices for the design of rail and road embankments.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
JC
Jian Chu
Dr. Chu is a professor and the holder of James M. Hoover Chair in Geotechnical Engineering at the Iowa State University, USA. Before he joined Iowa State, he was the Director of the Centre for Infrastructure Systems at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has been actively engaged in teaching, research and consulting work in geotechnical engineering in general and soil properties, in-situ and laboratory testing, soil improvement and land reclamation in particular for more than 20 years.
Affiliations and expertise
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
CR
Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn
Dr Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn is an Associate Professor with broad knowledge in soft clay engineering through his work in China, Thailand and Australia. His contributions to the field have also been recognized by several internal UOW, national and international awards, including the 2013 ISSMGE Young Member Award for academic achievements and outstanding contributions to the field of geotechnical engineering. He has published over 120 articles in international journals and conferences.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Centre for Geomechanics, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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