Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement

By Jie Han

Gain a stronger foundation with optimal ground improvement

Before you break ground on a new structure, you need to analyzethe structure of the ground. Expert analysis and optimization ofthe geo-materials on your site can mean the difference between alasting structure and a school in a sinkhole. Sometimes problematicgeology is expected because of the location, but other times it'sonly unearthed once construction has begun. You need to be able toquickly adapt your project plan to include an improvement tounfavorable ground before the project can safely continue.

Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement is the onlycomprehensive, up-to-date compendium of solutions to this criticalaspect of civil engineering. Dr. Jie Han, registered ProfessionalEngineer and preeminent voice in geotechnical engineering, is theultimate guide to the methods and best practices of groundimprovement. Han walks you through various ground improvementsolutions and provides theoretical and practical advice fordetermining which technique fits each situation.

Follow examples to find solutions to complex problemsComplete homework problems to tackle issues that presentthemselves in the fieldStudy design procedures for each technique to simplify fieldimplementationBrush up on modern ground improvement technologies to keepabreast of all available options

Principles and Practice of Ground Improvement can be usedas a textbook, and includes Powerpoint slides for instructors. It'salso a handy field reference for contractors and installers whoactually implement plans. There are many ground improvementsolutions out there, but there is no single right answer to everysituation. Principles and Practice of Ground Improvementwill give you the information you need to analyze the problem, thendesign and implement the best possible solution.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118259912
• ISBN13: 9781118259917
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 2.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.6" x 10.9"