Innovations in Ground Stabilisation

Jonathan Cook

The principals of Stabilisation, methods of mechanical stabilisation, particularly Confinement and Tensioned Membrane

• Which method should be used for various applications.
• Heavy-duty pavements: Material handling areas, hard stands, Crane platforms etc. Case studies.
• The development of Mechanical stabilisation techniques from the 1970’s to present day.
• Key Research that has underpinned the current design methods for Mechanical Stabilisation.
• The importance of Performance and relating Performance to Design.
• Discussion on a section of case studies.
• Brief demonstration of TensarPave Software.

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