The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied 6=kA
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed !aD/I%X
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight %v\0Dm+A
main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, Vc3tKuMsiX
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The Yw=Ve 0
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as L{|V13?
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are [ds:LQq)/
described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the Gw*n,*pz
application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground nJ#uz:(w,
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to 31LXzQvFG
demonstrate the selection process.