Deep compaction of problematic soils

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Problematic Soils: Proceedings of the Symposium held at the Nottingham Trent University on 8 November 2001

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https://doi.org/10.1680/ps.30435

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2001

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B.C. Slocombe

Keller Ground Engineering, Coventry, CV8 3EG

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Introduction
Vibratory stabilisation: equipment
Techniques
Method
How the stone columns work
Vibro theory
Design of vibratory stabilisation schemes
Control testing
Where vibratory stabilisation cannot be used
Design of foundations after vibratory stabilisation
Supervision and control of vibratory stabilisation
Dynamic compaction
Equipment
Working surfaces
Method of performance
How dynamic compaction works
Design of dynamic compaction schemes
Control testing
Sites where dynamic compaction is not suitable or its use should be considered with suspicion
Design of foundations after dynamic compaction
Supervision and control of dynamic compaction
Vibrations
Choice of ground improvement techniques
Closing comments on the use of ground improvement
References

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