Effect of prefabricated vertical drains on pore water pressure generation and dissipation in liquefiable sand

Soil improvement methods are used to minimize the consequences of liquefaction by changing the characteristics and/or response of a liquefiable soil deposit. When considering sites with previous development, the options for soil improvement are limited. Traditional methods, such as compaction and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marinucci, Antonio
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2010
Subjects:
PVD
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2152/ETD-UT-2010-05-807