Engineering Behavior and Ground Treatment Methods in Glacial Till Layers

Based on engineering practice in one national key project, a comprehensive study on the engineering behavior of glacial till layer using various testing methods including filed investigation, survey, laboratory gradation analysis, compression test, shear test, chemical analyses test, standard penetration test, dynamic penetration, volumetric analysis, load test, wave velocity test, and well pumping test is reported. Ground treated with dynamic compaction and rolling compaction is observed with respect to the deformation of original ground and high fill embankment. Research results show that glacial till as natural ground and/or fill material can be used in the construction of airport, highways and building.