Increasing the yield of ring wells by user friendly method -- Study on the effect of soil as a filler in foamed concrete -- Effect of variation of in-situ moisture content on pullout capacity of grouted soil nail -- Behaviour of instrumented piles under different loading and soil conditions -- Effect of piles on the design of the raft foundation -- Importance of Near Surface Shear Wave Velocity (Vs) in Foundation Studies -- Interaction effect on laterally loaded piles in cohesionless deposit -- Uplift capacity of single belled anchor in cohesionless foundation media.

This volume comprises select papers presented during the Indian Geotechnical Conference 2018. This volume discusses construction challenges and issues in geotechnical engineering. The contents cover foundation design and analysis, issues related to geotechnical structures, including dams, retaining walls, embankments and pavements, and rock mechanics and construction in rocks and rocky environments. Many of the papers discuss live case studies related to important geotechnical engineering projects worldwide, providing useful insights into the realistic designs and constructions. This volume will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners alike. .