Böcker av R. K. Khitoliya

Fundamentals of Ground Improvement Engineering is intended to explain key topics and fundamentals of ground improvement engineering and construction for students and professionals. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of ground improvement to provide readers with sufficient background to understand and apply the techniques presented. This book covers both theoretical and practical aspects in the design and construction of a variety of ground improvement technologies commonly used in practice. Each topic could easily be the subject of a complete text. The readers interested in a given topic may delve more deeply into the literature and citations provided in this text.

Examines the fundamental principles of soil mechanics. New concepts such as the Critical-State Concept, Three-Dimensional Consolidition and Stress Path Method are discussed. It will serve the needs of students of civil engineering. Concepts are developed systematically. A large number of graded numerical examples and solutions are included.