Ground surface settlement of loose sands densified with explosives

This paper presents the results of a blast densification program conducted at a sanitary landfill located in South Carolina, U.S., to densify a liquefiable loose sand layer deposit and thus increase its resistance to liquefaction and flow during a seismic event. Five zones were selected for improve...

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Main Authors: Carlos A. Vega-Posada, David G. Zapata-Medina, Edwin F. García Aristizabal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2014-02-01
Series:Revista Facultad de Ingeniería Universidad de Antioquia
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/ingenieria/article/view/16278