Contemporary Topics in Ground Modification, Problem Soils, and Geo-Support

by Magued Iskander, Mohamad H. Hussein, Debra F. Laefer

Proceedings of the International Foundation Congress and Equipment Expo held in Orlando, Florida, March 15-19, 2009. Sponsored by the Geo-Institute of ASCE; International Association of Foundation Drilling; Pile Driving Contractors Association.This Geotechnical Special Publication contains 78 peer-reviewed papers covering technological advances, case histories, present challenges related to foundations, ground support, and earth retention.Topics structures Ground improvement Geosynthetics Pavements and subgrade issues Shallow foundations Landfill issues and foundations in waste Foundations in problem soilsGSP 187 will be invaluable to geotechnical professors and students, design engineers, contractors, geotechnologists, and others involved in geotechnical engineering.

628 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2009