Synopsis

High compressibility and very low permeability are intrinsic properties of soft soils. Due to low permeability, soft soils develop high pore water pressure when subjected to loading. An increase in pore water pressure results in a reduction of effective shear strength and load bearing capacity. Hence, construction over soft soils generally entails strengthening measures combined with good drainage. This presentation will discuss various geotechnical settings like embankments over soft soils, piled embankments and load transfer platforms in which geotechnical stability of embankments on soft foundation soil can be improved through the use of high strength geogrid (ArmaLynk®) and multi-linear drainage composite (Draintube™).

About the Speaker

Dr. Deepak Manjunath is a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia and is currently serving as Vice President, Engineering and Scientific Development at Geoquest India Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Manjunath is passionate about geosynthetics and brings with him more than 15 years of experience in the field of geosynthetics design, numerical analysis, testing and application. In addition, Dr. Manjunath has served on several technical committees of the Bureau of Indian Standards and continues to contribute to the development of the field of geosynthetics. 

Fee :

• Free of charge

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