The issues, which affect the successful application of ground improvement in soil and rock, are studied ri{*\LV*@
with emphasis on the design, construction and long-term performance of the improved ground. Discussed ByY2KJ7
are over thirty technical issues affecting twenty four ground improvement techniques representing the eight xn3 _ E D
main categories of ground improvement in soil: densification, consolidation, weight reduction, :EV.nD7
reinforcement, chemical treatment, thermal stabilization, electrotreatment and biotechnical stabilization. The 3[ [oAp
issues, which influence rock integrity, are also discussed, including those related to rock properties as well as Qb^G1#r@C
external factors such as water, climate, earthquakes and others. Eight types of rock degradation are _/LGGt4&%
described in the paper and possible remediation measures are identified for each, many of which include the <2U@O`
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application of ground improvement. Several factors, which may influence the selection of a ground 3 :x(2 A
improvement technique or a combination of techniques, are discussed and a case study is presented to A4tk</A
demonstrate the selection process.
