Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
1 Enhancement of Soil Properties by Using Red Mud and Lime
Introduction
Materials and Research Methodology
Soil
Red Mud
Lime
Sample Preparation
Results and Discussion
Compaction Characteristics
Uniaxial Compression Test
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Shear Strength Parameters
Analysis of EDS
Conclusion
References
2 Ground Improvement for Open Foundation on Soft Clays Using Stone Columns and PVD Drains for Retaining Walls and Approaches of a Cable Stayed ROB
Introduction

Sub-Soil Characteristics
Recommendations Within Soil Investigation Report
Safe Bearing Capacity of Ground
Expected Loading and Expected Pressure on the Ground
Ground Improvement Techniques
Design of Ground Improvement Using Stone Columns for Retaining Walls
Design of Ground Improvement Using PVDS
Conclusion
References
3 State of the Art on the Extent of Smear Zone and Variation of Permeability During the Installation of Drain in Clayey Soil
Introduction
Smear Effect
Theoretical Studies on the Extent of Smear Zone and Permeability Ratio

Experimental Studies on the Extent of Smear Zone and Permeability Ratio
Analytical and Numerical Studies on the Extent of Smear Zone and Permeability Ratio
Field Studies on the Extent of Smear Zone and Permeability Ratio
Conclusion
References
4 State-Of-The-Art Review on Improvement of Strength Characteristics of Soil Using Nano Silica
Introduction
Plasticity Characteristics of Composite Materials
Compaction Characteristics of Composite Materials
Strength Characteristics of Composite Materials
Hydraulic Conductivity of Composite Materials

Interaction Mechanism of Nano Silica in Soil
Conclusions
References
5 Influence of Aquaculture Sludge on Volume Change Behavior of Expansive Clays
Introduction
Materials and Experimental Procedure
Results and Discussion
Effect of Aquaculture Waste Sludge on Swell-Shrink Behavior of Clays
Effect of Aquaculture Waste Sludge on Clay Structure
Conclusions
References
6 Densification of Fly Ash Deposits Equipped with Rammed Stone Column-A Case Study
Introduction
Geotechnical Conditions
Foundation Consideration Based upon Field Test Results

Field Load Test on 900-mm Stone Column for Open Foundation
Field Load Test on 600-mm-dia. Stone Column for Pile Foundation
Conclusion
7 Application of Prefabricated Vertical Drains (PVDs) for Improvement of Soft Clays-A Case Study
Introduction
Project Details
Soil Investigation
Ground Improvement Features
Selection of Technique
Component of Ground Improvement
Design Parameters
Analysis Steps
Consolidation Time Calculation
Surcharge Height Calculation
Increase in Cohesion Value
Combined Degree of Consolidation
Settlement Computations