Ground Improvement By Deep Vibratory Methods - Hardcover

Kirsch, Klaus; Kirsch, Fabian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415550157 ISBN 13: 9780415550154

Publisher: CRC Press, 2010

Synopsis

Vibro-compaction and vibro-stone columns are the two dynamic methods of soil improvement most commonly used worldwide. These methods have been developed over seventy years and are now in a position of unrivalled importance amongst modern foundation measures. The first works on granular soil by densification, and the second is used to displace and reinforce fine grained and cohesive soils by introducing inert material.

This practical guide for professional geotechnical engineers outlines the development of vibratory deep compaction, describes the equipment used, sets out the methods and techniques and provides state of the art design principles and quality control procedures. It also identifies the practical limitations of the methods. Case studies from South East Asia and the Middle East are used to illustrate the methods and to demonstrate how they apply in real world conditions. The book concludes with some variations of the basic methods, evaluates the economic and environmental benefits of the methods and gives contractual guidance.

About this title

Review:

"With this work, Klaus Kirsch and Fabian Kirsch provide an in-depth reference for a complex (some would say highly esoteric) topic, yet the authors achieve a clarity of style and of presentation that is a welcome departure from what one would expect considering the highly specialized nature of the subject matter.

All in all, this is a superb reference book.... Anyone involved with structural work or with the design of buildings in areas where ground improvement is required should not think twice about purchasing this outstanding reference." – Dominique J. Cheénne, Noise Control Engineering Journal

About the Author:

Klaus Kirsch is a former Managing Director of Keller Group plc, today the world's largest independent ground engineering contractor.

Fabian Kirsch is Managing Partner of geotechnical consultant GuD Consult GmbH.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0415550157
• ISBN 13: 9780415550154
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208