Because of the complicated geometry and a lack of knowledge about the parameters that
impact it, estimating the ultimate bearing capacity (q rs) of a geogrid-reinforced sandy bed …

This paper reviews the main modeling techniques for stone columns, both ordinary stone
columns and geosynthetic-encased stone columns. The paper tries to encompass the more …

A 5.35 m high test embankment was constructed on a soft foundation improved by geotextile-
encased granular columns (GECs). The embankment construction was performed in four …

The bearing capacity and deformation characteristics of floating stone columns were
complicated and are not thoroughly understood. In the present study, a series of …

Stone columns have proved to be a useful technique for supporting flexible structures
resting on soft soils. However, in the case of very soft soils, stone columns have encountered …

Stone columns develop their load carrying capacity from the circumferential confinement
provided by the surrounding soils. In very soft soils, the circumferential confinement offered …

Stone columns with granular material are often used to support embankments over soft soil.
In extremely soft soils, encasing the granular column with geosynthetic material improves …

Experimental studies and numerical modelling of the deformation of soft clay stabilised by
stone columns have been conducted over the past few decades. Continuum-based …

Geosynthetic-encased stone column (GESC) has been proven as an effective alternative to
reinforcing soft soils. In this paper, a series of centrifuge model tests were conducted to …

This paper investigates the effects of encasement stiffness and strength on the response of
individual geotextile encased granular columns embedded in soft soil through model tests …