Advances in numerical modelling of different ground improvement techniques

Journal
Geotechnical engineering  
Volume
48
Issue
3
Start Page
87
End Page
94
Citation
Geotechnical Engineering 3 (48): 87-94 (2017-09)
Common ground improvement techniques like deep vibration compaction, vibro replacement stone columns, dynamic compaction or vibratory rolling are still a subject of research. Research fields are for example optimized layouts or estimation of main influencing parameters. A lot of successful scientific research is conducted on piles and piling using various numerical methods. Therefore, it is assumed that numerical models can be used to improve ground improvement methods. In this contribution, different ground improvement techniques and numerical models to simulate the influence of these techniques on the surrounding soil are presented. Furthermore, optimization methods and potentials of ground improvement techniques are shown.
Subjects
Deep vibration compaction
Dynamic compaction
Ground improvement
Mathematical optimization
Numerical modeling
Vibratory rollers
Vibro replacement stone columns