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Deep Compaction of Granular Soils

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Several new or improved methods for deep compaction of granular soils have been developed during the last few years:

  • to control settlements

  • to increase the bearing capacity

  • to prevent or to reduce the risk of liquefaction

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Broms, B.B. (1991). Deep Compaction of Granular Soils. In: Fang, HY. (eds) Foundation Engineering Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-5271-7_23

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