The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied N&pCx&
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed 4&f3%eTi
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight LK"69Qx?5q
main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, 9,tej
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The xvy.=(
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as E!#WnSpnK
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are `@
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described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the _? OG1t!
application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground Z<4AL\l 98
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to rD>f|kA?L
demonstrate the selection process.