This paper discusses the ground improvement using stone columns for construction of a new lattice communication tower in gas plant Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The geotechnical investigation data collected at project site revealed subsurface conditions loose to very sabkha soil with low SPT and N values (< 4) between 2.7 m 13 depth. Depending on design requirements, improvements must be ...

The world of construction, and especially the area underground works, is immersed in a constant state innovation development. In this area, numerous innovative variables are handled, both improvements to material properties construction technology new user requirements demands. Throughout history, civil engineering has had offer support for needs comfort, aesthetics, sustainability worker safet...