Analysis of Foundations Reinforced with Jet Grouting

AbstractThe use of jet grouting columns to increase the bearing capacity and reduce the settlements of foundations is dealt with, the aim being to formulate a complete design procedure where theoretical analyses and site observations are combined. The study is based on experimental results reported in the literature, which show that jet grouting columns are able to transfer high vertical loads to the surrounding soil but also that structural collapse may locally occur because of a sudden narrowing of their cross sections and/or poor soil cementation. Noticeable attention has been then given to these aspects by interpreting the results of full-scale tests specifically performed to investigate the characteristics of jet grouting columns and their mechanical interaction with the surrounding soil. The results of this analysis form the basis of a numerical method developed to simulate the response of vertically loaded rafts supported by arrays of columns. The nonlinear load-settlement response of axially loade...

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