GROUND MODIFICATION

TECHNIQUES

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NEED FOR GROUND
IMPROVEMENT

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DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
Avoid the site

Excavate and Replace

Adopt Ground Modification techniques

Just dont do any thing..?

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 Ground modification techniques

Mechanical Hydraulic Chemical/Thermal Modification by

Modifications Modifications Modifications inclusion

Sand drains
Compaction Stabilization
Wick drains
Stone Mixing methods Fibers
(PVDs)
columns Grouting Geogrids
Vacuum
Vibro Freezing Geocells
Consolidation
techniques Thawing Soil nailing
Stone
Geopiers Vitrification
columns

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Suitability, Feasibility and Desirability
Type and degree of improvement needed
Type of soil, geological structure and seepage conditions
Total cost of the project
Availability of equipment and materials
Construction time available
Possible damage to adjacent structures
Environmental impact
Durability of the materials involved
Reversibility/irreversibility of the process
Reusability of the components
Reliability of methods of analysis and design
Feasibility of construction control and performance

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