Ground Improvement Techniques (CV472)

Course Name: 

Ground Improvement Techniques (CV472)

Programme: 

B.Tech(Civil)

Category: 

Programme Specific Electives (PSE)

Credits (L-T-P): 

(3-0-0) 3

Content: 

Need and Objectives, Mechanical Modification-Compaction control, Vibro flotation, Hydraulic modification - Dewatering methods, Electro-Osmosis, Vertical drains, Physical and chemical modification - grouting, shortcreting, ground freezing. Modification by inclusions and Confinement. Stone columns, lime columns, Sand drains and Compaction piles

References: 

1) M.R. Hausmann(1990) Engineering Principles of Ground Modifications, McGraw Hill Publishing Co. 2) Purushotham Raj, Ground Improvement Techniques, Laxmi Publications, New Delhi
 

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Department of Civil Engineering, NITK, Surathkal
P. O. Srinivasnagar, Mangalore - 575 025
Karnataka, India.

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