Reclamation and ground improvement /

Illustrates both theoretical and practical aspects in the design of reclamation and ground improvement works. 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 pr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bo, Myint Win, 1954- (Author)
Corporate Author: Gale Group
Other Authors: Choa, Victor
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Cengage Learning Asia c2004.
Series:Gale virtual reference library
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Table of Contents:
  • Site selection
  • Sourcing of reclamation material
  • Site investigation
  • Reclamation equipment
  • Reclamation methods
  • Environmental control during reclamation
  • Types of coastal protection
  • Stability of slopes and retaining structures
  • Improvement of compressible soil
  • Characterization of soft clay
  • Design process for land reclamation and soil improvement
  • Application of geotechnical instruments in reclamation and soil improvement projects
  • Quality management in prefabricated vertical drain projects
  • Densification of granular soil
  • Contract management for land reclamation projects.