Specialist ground treatment by vibratory and dynamic methods

1.0 Deep Soil Improvement By Vibratory

1.1 Vibratory Systems

1.2 Vibroflotation Processes

1.3 Casing Drivers

1.4 Comparative Commentary on Techniques

1.5 Compaction Mechanism for Cohesionless Soil

1.6 Soils Suitable for Vibratory Compaction

1.7 Distribution of Compaction Treatment in Cohesionless Soils

1.8 Earthquake Resistance

1.9 Reinforcement of Soft Cohesive Soils by Stone Columns and Sand Piles

1.10 Heterogeneous Strata

1.11 Practical Considerations

1.12 Quality Control and Performance Checks

2.0 Dynamic Compaction

2.1 Operational Method

2.2 Tamping Mechanism

2.3 Suitable Soils

2.4 Design Considerations

2.5 Field Controls

3.0 Shock and Vibration Nuisance

4.0 Future Development

Acknowledgments