Reclamation and Ground Improvement

✍ Scribed by Myint-Win Bo, Victor Choa

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Year: 2004
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 416
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Written by authors with years of teaching, research and project experience in reclamation and ground improvement, this book illustrates both theoretical and practical aspects in the design of reclamation and ground improvement works.

It covers not only improvement of soft natural soil but also densification of granular fill material. Methods of reclamation, site and equipment selection and construction procedure of shore protection works are also described in this comprehensive book. Additionally, site investigation and characterization required for reclamation and ground improvement projects are explained extensively.

This book is an invaluable resource for academics, undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and practicing engineers. It is also a useful guide for contractors and consultants who are implementing reclamation and ground improvement projects involving prefabricated vertical drain and deep sand compaction.

✦ Table of Contents

Front Cover
Copyright Page
Preface
Contents
1-Introduction
2-Site Selection
3-Sourcing of Reclamation Material
4-Site Investigation
5-Reclamation Equipment
6-Reclamation Methods
7-Environmental Control During Reclamation
8-Types of Coastal Protection
9-Stability of Slopes and Retaining Structures
10-Improvement of Compressible Soil
11-Characterization of Soft Clay
12-Design Process for Land Reclamation and Soil Improvement
13-Application of Geotechnical Instruments in Reclamation and Soil Improvement Projects
14-Quality Management in Prefabricated Vertical Drain Projects
15-Densification of Granular Soil
16-Contract Management for Land Reclamation Projects
References
Index