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CLE2010 GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES

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Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE1004 Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
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Course Objectives:
1. To understand the properties of various types of problematic soils
2. To give an overview of latest ground improvement techniques
3. To understand the problems related to soil and select the best suitable method for improvement.
4. The concepts and the design principles involved in the various techniques
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Identify the problems in Expansive soils
2. Classify best suited stabilization method based on soil properties
3. Categorize the best suited technique based on the ground conditions
4. Design the various ground improvement techniques
5. Identify suitable dewatering technique based on groundwater table
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 5, 9
Module: 1 Introduction 3 hours SLO: 2
Different types of problematic soils and their geological formation principles of treatment-loading.
Module: 2 Treatment of Loose Sands 5 hours SLO: 2, 9
Compaction piles, dynamic compaction, vibroflot technique, controlled blasting for compaction.
Module: 3 Grouting Techniques 4 hours SLO: 2, 5, 9
Permeation grouting, Compaction technique, jet grouting, different varieties of grout materials,
grouting in difficult conditions.
Module: 4 Treatment of Expansive Soils 5 hours SLO: 2, 9
Physical and chemical stabilization injection method, lime-columns.

Module: 5 Accelerated Consolidation Methods For Soft Clay Soils 5 hours SLO: 2, 5, 9

Sand drains, Pre-fabricated drains, and Stone columns

Module: 6 Geosynthetics 3 hours SLO: 2

Concepts -materials, Types and application of reinforced earth – Introduction to Geosynthetics -geo-
textiles-separation and road work – Case studies
Module: 7 Dewatering Techniques 3 hours SLO: 2, 9
Introduction-Well points-Vaccum / electro osmatic methods
Module: 8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Text Book(s)
1. Hausmann, H.R. "Engineering Principles of Ground Modification", McGraw-Hill Book Company.
3rd Edition 2010.
Reference Books
1. P. Purushotamaraj “Ground Improvement Techniques”, Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd. 2016.
2. Gulati and Datta "Geotechnical Engineering", Tata McGraw Hill. 2017.
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies 04.03.2016
Approved by Academic Council 40th ACM Date 18.03.2016

Sample Projects for J component (2,5, 9) 60 hrs

1. Stabilization of soft clays using admixtures.

2. Stabilization of expansive soils using chemical stabilization.
3. Analysis and behavior of stone columns using PLAXIS.
4. Use of synthetic fibres in soil stabilization.
5. Use of natural fibers in soil stabilization.
6. Laboratory study on use of geosynthetics.
7. Consolidation studies using drains
8. Study on vacuum consolidation
9. Slope protection measures
10. Stability analysis of natural and man-made slopes