Construction of structures on weak soft soils is always a great challenge to geotechnical
engineers. Among various ground improvement techniques, stone columns are widely used …

The bearing capacity and deformation characteristics of floating stone columns were
complicated and are not thoroughly understood. In the present study, a series of …

Granular column is an attractive mitigation method which is widely used in geotechnical
engineering to enhance the bearing capacity, reduce settlement and accelerate …

Stone columns develop their load carrying capacity from the circumferential confinement
provided by the surrounding soils. In very soft soils, the circumferential confinement offered …

Geosynthetic-encased stone column (GESC) has been proven as an effective alternative to
reinforcing soft soils. In this paper, a series of centrifuge model tests were conducted to …

This paper presents the results of the laboratory model tests and the numerical studies
conducted on small diameter PVC pipes, buried in geocell reinforced sand beds. The aim of …

This paper presents a set of systematic 2D and 3D finite element analyses that study the
performance of groups of encased stone columns beneath a rigid footing. Those numerical …

The behaviour of geosynthetic-encased granular columns (EGC) under vertical loads is
reasonably well understood. To date, very little research has been done to understand the …

This paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation into the behavior of a
geosynthetic encased stone column (GESC) installed in sand under cyclic loading using a …

A series of centrifuge model tests were carried out to investigate the performance of
geosynthetic-encased stone columns (GESCs) supported embankment under undrained …