Evaluation of sand treated with colloidal silica gel

Liquefiable soils are common at ports due to the use of hydraulic fills for construction of waterfront facilities. Liquefaction-induced ground failure can result in permanent ground deformations that can cause loss of foundation support and structural damage. This can lead to substantial repair and/...

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Main Author: Spencer, Laura Marie
Published: Georgia Institute of Technology 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1853/37131