Intro
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
About the Editors
1 Introduction
1.1 Prologue
1.2 Overview of the Case Studies
References
2 Ground Improvement Using Prefabricated Vertical Drains with Preloading for Port Park Area at Chittagong, Bangladesh
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Sub-soil Conditions at the Project Site
2.3 Ground Improvement Scheme
2.3.1 Consolidation Settlement and Time for Consolidation Settlement
2.3.2 Design Assumptions for Ground Improvement
2.3.3 Design of Vertical Drains
2.4 Construction Methodology

2.5 Monitoring of Ground Settlements
2.6 Summary
References
3 Soil-Cement Method for Jobsite Road Foundation Ground Construction-Using "Moist Cement"
3.1 Overview of the Project
3.2 Description of "Moist Cement"
3.2.1 Specification of "Moist Cement" Mixer
3.2.2 Construction Procedure of Soil-Cement with "Moist Cement"
3.3 Properties of "Moist Cement"
3.3.1 Result of Dust Amount by Dumping Test
3.3.2 Dust Generating State by Trial Work
3.3.3 Strength of Solidified Mass
3.3.4 Available Time for "Moist Cement"
3.4 Design Condition

3.5 Addition Amount of Stabilizers
3.5.1 Investigation of Solidified Strength
3.5.2 Condition and Method of Laboratory Test and Its Result
3.6 Execution Specification and Quality Control
3.6.1 Execution Process
3.6.2 Execution Management and Quality Control
3.7 Summary
References
4 Application Examples of the Sand Compaction Pile Method in the United States
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Non-vibratory SCP Method
4.3 Example of Applying the SCP Method to a Commercial Facility
4.3.1 Outline of Project and Construction

4.3.2 Result of Vibration Monitoring During Construction
4.3.3 CPT Results
4.4 Consideration of the Ground Improvement Effect
4.4.1 Study Conditions
4.4.2 Liquefaction Judgment
4.4.3 Settlement Prediction
4.5 Conclusion
References
5 Cement Deep Mixing for Levee Repair in Louisiana, USA
5.1 Overview of the Project
5.2 Description of Subsurface Conditions
5.3 Pre-production Testing
5.3.1 Laboratory Bench-Scale Testing
5.3.2 Field Validation Test Columns
5.4 The CDM Equipment
5.5 CDM Design and Layout

5.6 Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Strength Test Results
5.6.1 Quality Control
5.6.2 Quality Assurance and Strength Test Results
5.7 Construction Challenges
5.8 Summary
References
6 Full-Scale Embankment in Soft Bangkok Clay Using Jet Grouted Cement Mixing Piles
6.1 Overview
6.2 Full-Scale Cement Deep Mixing Improved Soft Clay Foundation
6.2.1 Reinforced Embankment
6.2.2 Construction of Reinforced Embankment
6.2.3 Installation of Deep Mixing Piles by Jet Grouting
6.2.4 Sub-soil Profile
6.2.5 Instrumentations and Monitoring