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10 factors to be considered for ground improvement

10 factors to be considered for ground improvement

  1. Type of structure to be constructed on improved soil.
  2. Which again decided the nature of loads and subsequently the type of foundation requirement
  3. Vicinity to costal area
  4. Earthquake prone zone
  5. Chances of flash flood due to could bursting or dam burst.
  6. Geology beneath the improved site and also the geology of area.
  7. Avg. Seasonal and yearly temperature
  8. Chances of freeze thaw actions.
  9. Avg. rainfall and full sunny days.
  10. Resources

Why Ground Improvement?

Why Ground Improvement?

1. Increases shear strength

2. Reduces permeability, and

3. Reduces compressibility

25 Ground Improvement Techniques

25 Ground Improvement Techniques

  1. Ground Reinforcement
  2. Ground Treatment
  3. Stone Columns
  4. Soil Nails
  5. Deep Soil Nailing
  6. Micro piles (Mini-piles)
  7. Jet Grouting
  8. Ground Anchors
  9. Geosynthetics
  10. Fiber Reinforcement
  11. Lime Columns
  12. Vibro-Concrete Column
  13. Mechanically Stabilized Earth
  14. Biotechnical
  15. Deep Dynamic Compaction
  16. Drainage/Surcharge
  17. Electro-osmosis
  18. Compaction grouting
  19. Blasting
  20. Surface Compaction
  21. Soil Cement
  22. Lime Admixtures
  23. Fly ash
  24. Dewatering
  25. Heating/Freezing
  26. Verification Ground Improvement