Geotechnical Investigation and Improvement of Ground Conditions covers practical information on ground improvement and site investigation, considering rock properties and engineering geology and its relation to construction. The book covers geotechnical investigation for construction projects, including classic case studies with geotechnical significance. Additional sections cover soil compaction, soil stabilization, drainage and dewatering, grouting methods, the stone column method, geotextiles, fabrics and earth reinforcement, miscellaneous methods and tools for ground improvement, geotechnical investigation for construction projects, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Final sections present a series of site-specific case studies.
ISBN: | 9780128170489 |
Publication date: | 31st January 2019 |
Author: | Anjan Department of Civil Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur, South Ambazari Road, Nagp Patel |
Publisher: | Woodhead Publishing an imprint of Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 209 pages |
Series: | Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering |
Genres: |
Building construction and materials Construction and heavy industry |