Ground Improvement

Conferences

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Software

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Memos

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Research

• A Quarter Century of Geotechnical Research

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Publications

• Innovative Technology for Accelerated Construction of Bridge and Embankment Foundations in Europe (.pdf, 8.3 mb)
• FHWA Checklist and Guidelines for Review of Geotechnical Reports and Preliminary Plans and Specifications
• A Quarter Century of Geotechnical Research

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Training & Workshops

• National Highway Institute (NHI) Geotechnical Courses
  • Ground Improvement Techniques
• Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council Geotechnical Certification Technical Committee

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Related Features

• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam
• National Highway Institute
• Turner Fairbank Highway Research Center

Contact:

Silas Nichols
Office of Bridge Technology
202-366-1554
silas.nichols@fhwa.dot.gov

About Ground Improvement

This technical area provides method and procedural guidance concerning the selection, design, performance, specification, installation, quality assurance/quality control, construction monitoring, and construction inspection associated with ground improvement techniques for transportation applications. Covered topics on ground improvement techniques include: grouting, vertical drains, stone columns, lightweight fills, vibro compaction, dynamic compaction, deep soil mixing, column supported embankments, soil nailing, MSE walls, and reinforced soil slopes.