Geosynthetic reinforcement over a grid of piles in soft soil can help transfer loads to the piles, and reduce settlements. This first part of a three-part study utilises a three-dimensional thin-plate model of the geosynthetic. The von Ka´rma´n theory, which ...

A survey of the state of practice for designing slope erosion control measures within VDOT's nine districts has been conducted. On the basis of the survey, it is clear that there are no specific design procedures currently in use within VDOT for dealing with ...

In recent years many projects use deep-soil-mixing columns for the improvement of soft ground. These methods permit accelerated construction of embankments and protect adjacent facilities that might otherwise be damaged by settlements induced by the new embankment ...