22 peer-reviewed papers focus on deep foundation improvements through the formation of composite ground, and those related to improvement through compaction and densification.

Areas covered include:

• Construction and analysis of composite ground

• Construction guidelines and specifications

• Case history presentations

• Introducing grout to the soil

• and Compaction and densification techniques.

For geotechnical engineers; ground improvement contractors; federal highway administration/departments of transportation; specificaion writers and anyone involved with the design or construction of stone columns.