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Apr 26, 2012
Bio-Mediated Ground Improvement: From Laboratory Experiment to Pilot Applications
Publication: Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
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Currently, several in situ ground improvement methods are being developed in which natural biochemical processes are stimulated, which change the geomechanical properties of soils, like reducing permeability to seal leaks in water retaining ground structures (biosealing) or increasing the strength and stiffness of unconsolidated sands and gravels (biogrouting). This paper gives an overview of the latest research and developments on bio-mediated ground improvement in The Netherlands, including the first pilot application of biogrouting to stabilize horizontal boreholes through gravel layers.
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Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering
Pages: 4099 - 4108
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© 2011 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Delft University of Technology, Department of Geotechnology, Stevinweg 1, P.O.Box 5048, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands; and Deltares, Department of Geo-Engineering, Stieltjesweg 2, P.O. Box 177, 2600 MH Delft, The Netherlands.E-mail: [email protected].
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