The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied g<f <Ip=
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed v yX\'r.~7
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight Et/\xL
main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, k_5L4c:"
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The TNY&asQo
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as _R13f@NWB:
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are n; +LH9
described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the *|>d
application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground X#TQ _T"
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to 33ef/MElD$
demonstrate the selection process.
