TITLE:
An Overview of Soil Improvement through Ground Grouting
AUTHORS:
Md Ratan Bhuiyan, Salequr Rahman Masum, Md Tushar Parvej, S M Sanuwar
KEYWORDS:
Grouting, Soil Improvement, Permeation Grouting, Compaction Grouting and Jet Grouting
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
15,
2024
ABSTRACT: Soil is an essential component of what surrounds us in nature, providing
as the basis for our infrastructure and construction. However, soil is not
always suitable for construction due to a variety of geotechnical issues such
as inadequate bearing capacity, excessive settlement, and liquefaction
susceptibility. Through improving the engineering qualities of soil, such as
strength, permeability, and stability, ground grouting is a specific geotechnical
method used. Using a fluid grout mixture injected into the subsurface, holes
are filled and weak or loose strata are solidified as the material seeps into
the soil matrix. The approach’s adaptability in addressing soil-related issues
has made it more well-known in the fields of civil engineering and
construction. In the end, this has improved groundwater management, foundation
support, and overall geotechnical performance.