The Deep Mixing Method

CHAPTER 1 Overview of Ground Improvement - Evolution of Deep Mixing and Scope of the Book
1 Introduction
2 Classification of ground improvement technologies
3 Development of deep mixing in Japan - historical review
4 Diversified admixture stabilization techniques without compaction
5 Scope of the text

CHAPTER 2 Factors Affecting Strength Increase
1 Introduction
2 Influence of various factors on strength of lime stabilized soil
3 Influence of various factors on strength of cement stabilized soil
4 Prediction of strength

CHAPTER 3 Engineering Properties of Stabilized Soils
1 Introduction
2 Physical properties
3 Mechanical properties (strength characteristics)
4 Mechanical properties (consolidation characteristics)
5 environmental properties
6 Engineering properties of cement stabilized soil manufactured in situ
7 Summary

CHAPTER 4 Applications
1 Introduction
2 Patterns of applications
3 Improvement purposes and applications
4 Applications in Japan
5 Performance of improved ground in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake

CHAPTER 5 Execution - Equipment, Procedures and Control
1 Introduction
2 Classification of deep mixing techniques in Japan
3 Dry method of deep mixing for on-land works
4 Wet method of deep mixing for on-land works
5 Wet method of deep mixing for in-water works
6 Additional issues to be considered in mechanical mixing method
7 High pressure injection method
8 Combined technique

CHAPTER 6 Design of Improved Ground by Deep Mixing Method
1 Introduction
2 Engineering behavior of deep mixed ground
3 Work flow of deep mixing and design
4 Design Procedure for embankment support, group column type improved ground
5 Design procedure for block type and wall type improved grounds
6 Design procedure for block type and wall type improved grounds, reliability design
7 Design procedure for liquefaction prevention, grid type improved ground

CHAPTER 7 QC/QA for Improved Ground - Current Practice and Future Research Needs
1 Introduction
2 Flow of deep mixing project and QC/QA
3 QC/QA for stabilized soil - current practice
4 QC/QA of improved ground - research needs
5 Summary

APPENDIX A Japanese Laboratory Mix Test Procedure
1 Introduction
2 Testing equipment
3 Making and curing of specimens
4 Report
5 Use of specimens