Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC 2024), Volume 4

This book presents select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2024 held at MIT, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The book provides the collection of papers that were presented at the IGC 2024. The book covers topic related to geophysical investigation, shallow and deep foundation, geosynthetics, earth retaining structures, soil dynamics, ground improvement, physical and numerical modelling, tunnelling and underground structures, reliability in geotechnical engineering, geomaterial characterisation and so on. This book provides its readers an opportunity to enhance their research capacities and knowledge in the various fields of geotechnical engineering. This book is a valuable reference book for beginners, researchers, academician and professionals interested in geotechnical engineering covering the design and execution of foundations and other structures for variety of infrastructural projects.

Comprises select peer-reviewed proceedings of the conference IGC 2024 Enriches understanding by including contributions from leading experts Covers latest research and technological advances in the field of geotechnical engineering

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Dr. Manish S. Dixit is Associate Professor in Department of Civil Engineering, MIT, Aurangabad. He possesses more than 25 years of experience in the field. He has completed Ph.D. from Government College of Engineering in 2013 on the topic Experimental evaluation of ultimate bearing capacity and settlement for footings. He has published 40 research papers in national/ international journal and conferences. He is approved research guide in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University Aurangabad, and B.O.S. member in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University, Lonere, and Sandip University Nashik. He has conducted 06 STTP of one week and organized various expert lectures and workshops. He has performed soil testing of more than 500 construction sites (PWD, MJP, Private sector, AMC). Received Best Professor in Engineering award at 11th DNA Innovative Education Leadership Awards held at TAJ Land End, Mumbai, on 16 February 2019. He is Life Fellow of IGS and ISTE. Currently, he is Secretary of IGS Aurangabad Chapter. He was Organizing Chairman for Ninth Indian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (9IYGEC) organized by IGS Aurangabad Chapter and Civil Engineering Department, MIT, on 21-22 March 2023. He is currently Executive Member of IGS National body and corresponding member of ISSMGE.

Dr. Sumeet S. Jaiswal is Associate Professor in Department of Civil Engineering, MIT, Chh. Sambhajinagar. His experience comprises a wide range of areas which includes the educational sector, transportation sector, economical appraisal, and oil & gas (Coal Seam Gas) sector. He has 9 years of industry experience and 12 years of experience in academic teaching. He has good ability to mix and match research capabilities, engineering skills, and understanding of economic principles to deliver value addition to the processes and strategies of any task. He received his M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering (Civil Engineering) from IIT Roorkee and Ph.D. in Transportation from Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. With a vision of developing expertise in Transport Economics, he pursued a post graduate degree in economics from University of Queensland and graduated in July 2015. His focus area includes the area of analytical studies and modelling to deliver substantial revenue, productivity, and quality improvements, proficient in gathering, analysis and defining functional requirements, creating metrics, trend charts, and decision-making tools for business.

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Chapter 1. Sustainable stabilization of expansive soil using mango kernel ash and fly ash: a waste management approach.- Chapter 2. Enhancing soft clay bed load capacity using spent ballast columns: a numerical study.- Chapter 3. A comparative study on strength and durability properties of expansive soil stabilized with alkali and lime activated flyash.- Chapter 4. Shrinkage limit of compacted plain and fibre reinforced expansive soils pre and post consolidation.- Chapter 5. A study on effect of non-woven geotextile on floating stone column.- Chapter 6. Effect of site grading and dewatering on ground improvement a case study.- Chapter 7. Crack mitigation of nanosilica stabilized softsoil using recycled polypropylene fibres.- Chapter 8. Characterization of liquefiable soil stabilized with bauxite mine ore waste as a sustainable fill material.- Etc...