... Telford Ltd 2007 ground improvement back analysis circular foundations settlement calculations stone columns The stone column technique has been widely used as a ground improvement method. In this method, granular columns are installed into soft soils to improve the soil bearing capacity...

...M. Y. Al-Aghbari; Y. E.-A. Mohamedzein This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the behaviour of circular foundations with a structural skirt resting on sand. The structural skirts are fixed to the perimeter of the foundations, and can be used for new or existing shallow...