37.8.1 - Ground Improvement Techniques
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What is densification?
💡 Hint: Think about how you can make soil more compact.
Name one method of grouting.
💡 Hint: What about techniques to fill in gaps in soil?
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What is the primary purpose of densification?
💡 Hint: How does making soil denser help during seismic activities?
True or False: Grouting can help fill voids in soil.
💡 Hint: What does filling voids do for soil structure?
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Design a ground improvement plan for a construction site located on loose sandy soils. Include which techniques you would use and explain your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that directly address the soil composition and its weaknesses.
Evaluate the potential risks associated with using grouting as a ground improvement method in environments with high groundwater.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how groundwater levels can impact grouting successes.
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