Chemical Grouting And Soil Stabilization, Revised And Expanded

Following shifting trends from remedial to preventive uses of grouting practices, this third edition covers all aspects of chemical grouting methods and applications. This reference highlights new ground improvement techniques as well as recent innovations in soil modification and stabilization procedures. It considers commercial alternatives to ground improvement, their relative advantages and disadvantages, and the engineering applications to which these methods are suited. Revised and expanded, this new edition assesses the role of new grouting techniques in the containment of hazardous waste and introduces numerous problems to illustrate concepts and facilitate instruction.

"recommended for all those involved in chemical grouting" Chemistry & Industry

Reuben H. Karol is a Consulting Engineer in chemical grouting and Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Mr. Karol has a long-standing relationship with Rutgers University (1940- 1943, 1946- 1951, 1967-present) and currently teaches ground improvement courses. Previously, Mr. Karol was Director of the Engineering Chemicals Research Center for the American Cyanamid Company (1956-1967) and was President of Karol Warner, Inc. (1951-1984). Mr. Karol is the author of three books and over 20 papers, and holds six patents. A member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Society for Testing Materials, he served as Chair of their Grouting Committees (1976- 1986). Mr. Karol received the B.S (1947) and M.S. (1949) degrees in civil engineering from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

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