ABSTRACT
Ground improvement techniques have become an integral part of the geotechnical solutions, to enhance the engineering properties of problematic soils and to ensure the stability of the foundations of infrastructure projects. However, the increasing reliance on such technical solutions nowadays raises critical concerns about the suitability of ‘one size’ fits all approaches for all types of applications. This paper explores whether the uniform ground improvement strategies adequately address the site-specific geotechnical problems and performance demands of current infrastructure. This paper presents a critical review of selected case histories and prevailing design approaches in ground improvement. It underscores the potential risks associated with adopting generic solutions in the absence of detailed ground characterization and performance-based evaluation.
