The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied 3bXfR,U
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed @%*2\8}C!
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight R2?s
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main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, {tl{j1d|
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The X `EVjK
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as &o7PB`(l
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are XN6$TNsD$
described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the _68vSYr
application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground ]P#W\LZp
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to MRXw)NAw
demonstrate the selection process.