Book Details

• Publisher: Scientific International Pvt. Ltd.

• Author: Satyendra Mittal

• Language: English

• Edition: 2nd Edition (2025)

• ISBN: 9789363638730

• Cover: Paperback

• Subject: Civil Engineering

About the Book

An Introduction to Ground Improvement Engineering (2nd Edition) addresses the growing challenges posed by rapid industrialization and large-scale infrastructure development, which have led to increasing scarcity of suitable construction land. Traditionally, contractors preferred stable and naturally suitable sites for development. However, with limited availability of such land, soft soils and problematic grounds—such as municipal solid waste dump sites, marine clays, compressible soils, and reclaimed lands—are now being utilized through effective ground improvement techniques.

This book is a comprehensive compilation of modern ground improvement methods practiced worldwide. Drawing from over two decades of teaching experience at IIT Roorkee, the author presents practical and research-based insights into techniques such as soil nailing, micro piling, road foundation design, use of geotextiles, soil stabilization through admixtures, and grouting methods.

The text not only explains theoretical concepts but also includes simplified design approaches, real-life applications, and valuable case studies. The author shares personal professional experiences along with research contributions from his Ph.D. scholars, making the book both academically rigorous and practically relevant.

This edition serves as an essential reference for undergraduate and postgraduate students, consultants, researchers, architects, and construction professionals. The detailed case studies and applied methodologies make it a highly useful guide for understanding and implementing effective ground improvement solutions in challenging soil conditions.