As discussions about rising carbon dioxide emissions have reached the forefront of political, social, and economic agendas, so too has the push toward a more environmentally responsible construction industry. Three recent case studies reveal that in the geotechnical profession, ground improvements may work just as well as deep foundations for new construction and do far less harm to the environment.
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Spaulding et al. (2008) studied this question.