Geotextile-encased granular columns

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The use of geotextiles to reinforce soft foundation soils has progressed from the earliest applications some 40 years ago to the current status of widespread use and success. This chapter presents three major application areas (1) basal reinforcement, (2) geotextile-encased granular columns, and (3) geosynthetic piled foundations. In addition to the descriptions, elements of design, and information on performance, a specific project example was given for each topic. Further advances can and should be made, but we beheve that the current state of the practice in the selected applications is properly reflected here. 

Alexiew, D., Kiister, V., Raithel, M., Detert, O., 2012. 15 years of experience with geotextile encased granular columns as foundation system. In Proceedings of International Symposium on Ground Improvement IS-GI, Brussels 2011, ISSMGE TC 211. 

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