The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied y4@gw.pt
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed qGhg?u"n:
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight -B/'ArOo]
main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, ]8"U)fzmc.
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The teb(gUy}L6
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as &ID! lEd
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are AB3OG*C9
described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the zICCSF&H
application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground OqRRf
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to PPFt p3C
demonstrate the selection process.