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CH1 - Int To GR Modf
CH1 - Int To GR Modf
Introduction to Engineering
Ground Modification
Classification of Ground
Modification Techniques
Four groups of ground improvement
techniques are distinguished:
1. Mechanical modification
2. Hydraulic modification
3. Physical and chemical modification
4. Modification by inclusion and
confinement.
1. Mechanical modification
Soil density is increased by the application of
short-term external mechanical forces, including
compaction of surface layers by:
Static,
Vibratory,
Impact rollers,
Plate vibrators.
2. Hydraulic modification
Free pore water is forced out of the soil via (by means
of) drains of wells.
- In coarse grained soils,
This is achieved by lowering the ground water
level through pumping from boreholes or trenches.
- In fine-grained soils,
The long term application of external loads
(preloading) or
electrical forces (electrokinetic stabilization) is
required.
Fibers,
Strips
Bars,
Meshes and
Fabrics.
Environmental Geotechnics
Examples of desirable ground modification
activities within the framework of environmental
geotechnics are:
- Constructive use and if necessary modification of
waste materials,
- Prevention of subsidence due to mining
- Preservation of quality and flow patterns of
ground water.
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